2-18-04 - A grass fire Wednesday afternoon in Carter County has now left at least 1,000 acres of pastureland burned to a crisp. It started in the northwest part of the county off Pooleville road, where firefighters fought flames for four and half hours. One firefighter was but is now in good condition.
The flames were fueled by high winds, which was one of the reasons state officials declared a Red Flag fire alert in Carter and 45 other counties in Oklahoma.
Firefighters still don't know what started the fire.
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
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
