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New Oklahoma laws address sheriff's offices and school resource officers
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — It took over a year for House Bill 2914 to make its rounds through the legislature, first being read in April of 2023. Now law as of Monday, it's created the Oklahoma Sheriff's Office Funding Assistance Program. Sheriffs can submit grant applications to the attorney general’s office once each fiscal year to receive between $150,000 and $300,000 depending on qualifications.
Three Ardmore veterans recognized, inducted into Hall of Honor
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - There are three new names in the Military Hall of Honor in Ardmore. Oklahoma State Representative Josh Cantrell said he was honored to help recognize three Ardmore veterans: Colonel Arnold Muncrief, Command Sergeant Major Jerry Goode, and Master Sergeant Pamela Nelson. “When we acknowledge their service...
A bid to upgrade Ardmore's oldest park
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Staff with the Ardmore Parks and Recreation Department are ready to finalize a master plan for upgrades to Whittington Park. Parks director Teresa Ervin will be asking the City Commission to approve a $447,000 bid for improvements at the city's oldest park.
Weather delays completion of Ardmore fire station
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Construction continues at Ardmore's new Fire Station No. 2, but the project's completion date has now been pushed back from July 20 to September 12. Interim Chief John Henry will be telling city commissioners that weather delays are being blamed for the two-month pushback. The...
Check local laws before you set off fireworks this Independence Day
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - The City of Ardmore says it’s cracking down on illegal fireworks usage this year, so if you’re within city limits you’ll need to set your fireworks off somewhere else. They aren’t the only city where fireworks can’t be set off. In...
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