Byars News

Pontotoc County Courthouse will close at noon Friday to allow its employees to attend the funeral of Patsy Wages, wife of Carl Wages, County Commissioner for District 2. The courthouse will reopen at regular ...

A local man has been arrested and accused of smashing two car windshields and trying to rob a driver.

Participants gather at the start of United Way's "Day of Action" walk in Wintersmith Park Saturday, the longest day of the year.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Ada puts on the Fourth of July Fireworks every year at Wintersmith Park.

Officers in a patrol car noticed the man slumped in the stationary chair about 10 a.m. Friday on an exit lane near the tourist city of Cairns, regional traffic Inspector Bob Waters said.

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce advises its members that the company currently soliciting advertising for an Ada city map is not authorized by the chamber to contact members on its behalf, nor will it distribute ...

A Seminole man is dead after his wife reportedly hit him with a vehicle Saturday and authorities said the matter is under investigation.

Today is the day when America celebrates fatherhood. Father's Day. One day a year to recognize not just anyone, but good fathers.

Ada's Legion 72 Braves extended their winning streak to eight games with a doubleheader sweep, 13-0 and 12-8, at Okmulgee Thursday.

A memorial fund has been established in memory of 17-year-old Tyler Snowden, Stratford, who died June 7, 2008, at Doniphan, Mo.

Two area accidents sent six people to hospitals over the Memorial Day weekend. The first accident occurred on State Highway 131 one-half mile north of Coalgate Sunday.

Senator John Sparks and Rep. Todd Thomsen announce that a Rural Economic Action Program grant for $79,900 was awarded to Byars Public Works Authority, during the May 14 meeting of the 9-member Oklahoma Water ...

Two years ago, McClain County's population recorded an over 20 percent increase over the 2000 census. via Purcell Register

“My booth is to help my sister through the next few months.”

The love for her sister has one Pauls Valley woman working hard these days to raise money to help while also bringing more awareness to the issue of breast cancer. via Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

“I had gone upstairs when I heard a loud noise that sounded like water swishing”

A straight line wind or a small tornado........no one knows for sure, but victims in the Rosedale and Byars areas know that something ripped across the countryside. via Purcell Register

The library's branch manager presented information of the upcoming millage election for the library to council members during Monday night's meeting. via Purcell Register

A single vehicle accident one-and-a-half miles east of Connerville left one person dead at the scene Tuesday night. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

A Byars man died Tuesday in a fiery single-vehicle accident in Johnston County, authorities said. via NewsOK.com

“The Wayne and Purcell units responding were backup sources of water.”

A smart move by a Rosedale homeowner saved his home from fire Sunday. The Vaughns had been grocery shopping. via Purcell Register

Officials are searching for a man suspected of armed robbery at D&W Quick Stop Jan. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma