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Dr. Raushan Ashanti-Alexander — “Educational Excellence Without Exception”
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On August 4, 1973, Ted and Marilyn Ballard pledged a life-long commitment of marriage of the home of Marilyn’s parents, Roy and Mary Ann Ballard. Pastor J. A. Reed, Jr. of Oklahoma City performed the ceremony. Those attending were Mailyn’s sisters Shirley and Marie and brotherin- law Donnie Nero and Teddy’s siblings Gracie, Dorothy, Sandra, Gredell, and his mother Bell. His grandparents Jack and Grace Johnson and Marilyn’s parents Roy and Mary Ann Ballard. Others attending were Ray and Jerry Milam who signed the marriage license, Patsy Zackery French, and Clara and Helen Normore.
Read moreSince the legalization of “medical” marijuana, Oklahoma has become a hub of criminal activity, much of it involving international cartels.
Read moreWetumka, Oklahoma - A routine call for assistance turned into a concerning incident on July 26, 2023, when police officers responded to a vehicle breakdown at the EZ Mart gas station. The incident led to the arrest of a woman for child endangerment and driving under the influence.
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Wetumka, Hughes County - On the morning of March 24, 2023, Wetumka Police Officer Charles Sharp responded to a call reporting two unknown males attempting to steal a vehicle from the parking lot of EZ Mart in Hughes County.
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1956 OLD NEWS Sheppard Elected May of City at Boys State
Read moreWetumka, Hughes County - In the early hours of May 23, 2023, a shocking incident unfolded at the EZ Mart in Wetumka, as a stolen vehicle, a blue Toyota truck, led police on a wild chase before ultimately crashing into a house.
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