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Dickson Public Schools, Education, News

Dickson school board considers calendar with 4-day school weeks

Dickson school officials are considering a partial move to a 4-day school year as other schools in the region grapple with teacher retention

Michael D. Smith

February 19, 2024
Dickson Public Schools, Education, News

Tynes appointed to Dickson school board to serve remainder of Myers term

Seat 4 has been vacant since the death of Todd Myers in December 2023

Michael D. Smith

February 13, 2024
County Government, Featured, Government, Multimedia, News, Video

Commission approves $4.5 million contract for courthouse repairs

The commission on Monday also rejected a proposal related to the disbursement of funds from the Oklahoma Opioid Settlement Fund

Michael D. Smith

February 12, 2024
Ardmore City Hall, Featured, Government, Healdton City Hall, News

Sloat to challenge Stubblefield for Healdton council seat

Only one seat in Healdton will be decided by voters on April 2

Michael D. Smith

February 9, 2024
Government, News

Voter registration for Super Tuesday ends Friday

Primary voters in Oklahoma need to be registered with their local county’s election board by Friday, Feb. 9.

Michael D. Smith

February 5, 2024
Ardmore City Hall, Government, News

Ardmore commission gets first look at budget proposal

Commissioners will have to approve a budget before the new fiscal year begins on July 1

Michael D. Smith

April 14, 2023
County Government, Government, News

County to receive funds from opioid settlement with pharmacies, drug manufacturer

Carter County had the 9th highest nonfatal drug overdose hospitalization rate in the state between 2017 and 2019.

Michael D. Smith

April 11, 2023

Top Stories

Ardmore City Hall, Government, News

Michelin Road bridge rehab project awarded, speed changes coming to US-70

Michael D. Smith

March 7, 2025

The Monday agenda included items from the cancelled commission meeting on Feb. 17 More

Rezoning near Plainview school to allow single-family homes

January 23, 2025
Plainview approves ’25-’26 calendar, turfs messy portion of track area

January 14, 2025
GALLERY: Winter weather comes to Ardmore

January 9, 2025
County begins process for new Sneed VFD tanker

January 6, 2025
County seeks to expand warning siren footprint, delays parking lot agreement

March 20, 2024

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County Government, Government, News

County-wide burn ban extended through weekend

Michael D. Smith

October 11, 2022

Carter County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an extension to last week’s county-wide burn ban despite rain and cooler…

Read More: County-wide burn ban extended through weekend
Education, Lone Grove Public Schools, News

New ward lines under consideration by Lone Grove school board

Michael D. Smith

October 11, 2022

Wards within the Lone Grove school district are undergoing redistricting ahead of a November deadline.

Read More: New ward lines under consideration by Lone Grove school board
Dickson Public Schools, Education, Lone Grove Public Schools, Multimedia, News, Video

Monday, Oct. 10 School Board Meetings Preview

Michael D. Smith

October 10, 2022

Dickson and Lone Grove school boards will each hold regular meetings on Monday.

Read More: Monday, Oct. 10 School Board Meetings Preview
Ardmore City Hall, Government, News

As Market Street adds value, development to see northward expansion

Michael D. Smith

October 6, 2022

The retail development that brought Academy Sports, Burke’s Outlet and other shopping destinations will begin phase two with…

Read More: As Market Street adds value, development to see northward expansion
County Government, Government, News

Burn ban returns to Carter County

Michael D. Smith

October 3, 2022

One month after a six-week burn ban expired, county commissioners renewed the safety measure as dry weather conditions…

Read More: Burn ban returns to Carter County
County Government, Government, Multimedia, News, Video

County commission meeting preview

Michael D. Smith

September 30, 2022

The Carter County Commission will meet for their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 3 at the County Administration…

Read More: County commission meeting preview
This Week In History

Carter County News Through The Years: July 31 – Aug 6

Michael D. Smith

July 31, 2022

Some things stay the same, including primaries, potholes, and pokes. Peruse these headlines from county history and see…

Read More: Carter County News Through The Years: July 31 – Aug 6
County Government, Government, News

Commission to store 4-H items until program resumes

Michael D. Smith

May 2, 2022

The decision to store some sporting equipment came only after commissioners learned exactly what would be stored and…

Read More: Commission to store 4-H items until program resumes
This Week In History

Carter County News Through the Years: May 1 – May 5

Michael D. Smith

April 30, 2022

From a plan to pave Wilson streets to a heated argument over the name of an Ardmore road,…

Read More: Carter County News Through the Years: May 1 – May 5
Ardmore City Hall, Getting Started, Government

Your government: Ardmore City Commission

Michael D. Smith

April 28, 2022

What good is an elected representative at City Hall if they can’t just send someone out to fix…

Read More: Your government: Ardmore City Commission

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Rezoning near Plainview school to allow single-family homes

January 23, 2025
Plainview approves ’25-’26 calendar, turfs messy portion of track area

January 14, 2025
GALLERY: Winter weather comes to Ardmore

January 9, 2025
County begins process for new Sneed VFD tanker

January 6, 2025
County seeks to expand warning siren footprint, delays parking lot agreement

March 20, 2024

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