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• High of 90 expected Saturday • Despite recent rain, burn ban still in effect for LeFlore County • County commissioners meet MondsyFootball Friday features key matchups for Week 6 • School board meetings are Monday • Deadline approaches for general election

Fact-Checking the Oklahoma state superintendent runoff debate

August 19, 2026 by Craig Hall

By Oklahoma Watch

Republican state superintendent candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor faced off in a debate Monday evening televised on News 9 in Oklahoma City and News on 6 in Tulsa. The candidates had different takes on topics ranging from what’s needed to improve student results in reading, private school vouchers and the role of religion in public schools.

Early voting begins Thursday for Aug. 25 election

August 19, 2026 by Craig Hall

In-person absentee voting, also known as early voting, for the Aug. 25 runoff primary election and state question elections begins Thursday. Early voting locations will be open Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.