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.
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.
Oklahoma market report for Aug. 18: Feeder cattle and calves dropped sharply amid triple-digit heat and lighter buyer demand, while slaughter cows and bulls held mostly steady to slightly higher across state auctions. For ongoing agriculture updates, market trends are published weekly by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
LeFlore County sports schedule for Friday and Thursday’s scores for fast pitch softball and fall baseball.
LeFlore County calendar of events with what’s happening in LeFlore County for the next week including meetings, services and more.
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