Sunday Afternoon and Evening ... Scattered intense thunderstorms are expected, some severe. Large hail, high winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be the main threats. Locally heavy is rain also possible with these storms.
Firefighters from the Chickasaw Nation are joining forces to help put out wildfires in southern California that have been burning for weeks.
The U.S. Forest Service called for 20 firefighters from the Chickasaw Nation, Ada Bureau of Indian Affairs Superintendent Traile Glory said.
The crew received notice to organize Thursday and left Friday morning for Cedar Creek Falls near Julian, CA. The firefighters’ shift could last up to 14 days.
“We are keeping the Chickasaw firefighters and all who are affected by this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers,” said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby. “We are proud of our firefighters’ bravery and service to others in times like these.”
Firefighters from Choctaw, Cherokee, Seminole, Pawnee, Kiowa, Apache, Caddo and Comanche tribes were also called to duty Friday.
Firefighters with the Chickasaw Nation have also been called upon this year to help with the space shuttle recovery in Nagadoches, TX and hurricane Isabel disaster relief in Williamsburg, VA.
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Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
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