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School To Start Aug. 15 As Ongoing Tornado Repairs, Bond Project Construction Move Forward

School To Start Aug. 15 As Ongoing Tornado Repairs, Bond Project Construction Move Forward

Against the backdrop of major construction occurring on the campus of Sulphur High School, board of education members were updated on several happenings going on at the school during the regular meeting Monday night. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

School’s New Gym Taking Shape

School’s New Gym Taking Shape

Sulphur High School’s new gymnasium is rapidly taking shape this week with the steel framework going up. In the background, the construction of district’s auditorium is also well underway. These two facilities and others including classrooms and a host of other additions are part of a $35 million bond project passed by Sulphur School District voters. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

Holman Retiring As Extension Educator

Holman Retiring As Extension Educator

John Holman, OSU Extension Ag Educator and county director celebrated his retirement after 11 years of service in Murray county. Holman was very involved with the county 4-H program as well as working with the state Blue Thumb water conservation and water monitoring program. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM

Park’s Beloved Monkey Tree Survives, But Sustains Damage In April 27 Tornado, Official Says

Park’s Beloved Monkey Tree Survives, But Sustains Damage In April 27 Tornado, Official Says

OnApril 27, a tornado touched down south of Veterans Lake in Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It traveled northeast for 1.4 miles and was .5 miles wide. Most trees in the tornado’s path were uprooted or had their canopies sheared off. Very few were left unscathed. Approximately 2,000 trees were destroyed with many more damaged. 07/31/2024 11:00 PM

Sulphur Teacher Attends History Workshop

Sulphur Teacher Attends History Workshop

Carleena Day Among 38 To Attend Week-Long Study 07/31/2024 11:00 PM

Just Days Left To Apply For FEMA Storm Help

Just Days Left To Apply For FEMA Storm Help

There are only a few days left for survivors to apply for FEMA assistance if they were affected by the April 25-May 9 storms and tornadoes in Carter, Craig, Hughes, Johnston, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Mc-Clain, Murray, Nowata, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Washington and Washita counties. The deadline is Wednesday, July 31. To apply, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, 800621-3362. 07/31/2024 11:00 PM

New Superintendent Selected For Chickasaw National Recreation Area

New Superintendent Selected For Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Devon Bradley To Begin Duties In August 07/24/2024 04:00 AM

Grant Secured For US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge

Grant Secured For US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge

The White House announced last Wednesday the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will receive a $124 million Large Bridge Project award through the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program for the replacement of the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge across Lake Texoma between Kingston and Durant in Southeastern Oklahoma. 07/24/2024 04:00 AM

School Bond Project Quickly Taking Shape

School Bond Project Quickly Taking Shape

Delayed In Early Stages, It’s Full Steam Ahead For $35M Facility 07/24/2024 04:00 AM

OSU Extension DART Program Assists In Sulphur Emergency Response, Recovery

OSU Extension DART Program Assists In Sulphur Emergency Response, Recovery

STILLWATER, Okla. – In April, when an overnight tornado tore through the community of Sulphur, Oklahoma, hundreds of people contacted the Oklahoma State University Extension office in Murray County to offer help. 07/17/2024 04:00 AM

Pair Craft Walking Sticks For Tornado Victims’ Fundraiser

Pair Craft Walking Sticks For Tornado Victims’ Fundraiser

Former Sulphur residents, Sheri Hicks Witham, of Henryetta, and Gary Hicks, of Tulsa, are hand crafting “Sulphur Strong” Walking Sticks from limbs of trees that were destroyed in the April 27 tornado. 07/17/2024 04:00 AM

Local Firm Destroyed In Tornado Receives Grant To Help Rebuild

Local Firm Destroyed In Tornado Receives Grant To Help Rebuild

A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting independent retailers thrive is stepping up for a Sulphur business destroyed in the April 27 tornado. 07/17/2024 04:00 AM

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