Jury selection starts in trial for father of Apalachee High School shooting

(AP) — Jury selection got underway Monday in the trial of a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in September 2024.

Local Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp to host Lee/Jackson Banquet

The Brigadier General Douglas Hancock Cooper Camp #2361 of the Oklahoma Division of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans will host a Lee/ Jackson Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Lucille’s Roadhouse in Weatherford.

Man charged with threatening to kill JD Vance while visiting home state

(AP) — An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month. But the man’s lawyer said his health makes it unlikely he would have been able to carry out the threat.

SHERIFF’S REPORT MONDAY

Responded to a business alarm on E. 880 Rd.Performed foot patrol at Thomas-Fay-Custer Public Schools.Performed foot patrol at Arapaho-Butler Public Schools.Responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the 300 block of N. 7th St., Arapaho.Responded to a burglary report on E. 940 Rd., Thomas.

POLICE REPORT - MONDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a reckless driver in the 1400 block of Gary Blvd. Responded to a report of a disturbance in the 1300 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of threats in the 2700 block of Chapman Rd.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a walk-in report.

Bill would let churches build affordable housing without restrictions

Yolanda Worth had a career in real estate investment. She enjoyed the work, but she wanted to do more for the community around her.She began working part-time at Catholic Charities in Oklahoma City.

Small plane makes emergency landing on busy road, strikes 3 vehicles

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A singleengine plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in a Georgia, striking three vehicles and leaving two people with minor injuries, authorities said, after the pilot told air traffic controllers to let his wife and parents know that he loved them.

Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing masks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.

Tonsillectomies still performed, more selectively

Dear Doctors: When I was young, it seemed to be a regular practice that you would get your tonsils removed, though I still have mine. Why was that? Is it still the same now? What are the pros and cons of having your tonsils removed as a child?Dear Reader: You are correct.

Unemployed reader struggles to stay hopeful

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am 40 years old, and I haven’t been able to find a job in a year. I have had to move back in with my parents, and it’s been a difficult time. I used to work for a good company; I had a great career, and I was doing well financially.