Several contracts were recently awarded for highway repair projects in Carter County, Sen. Johnnie Crutchfield, Rep. Ownbey and Rep. Sam Buck announced.

Holly Easterling will serve as chairwoman of the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature for the 2010 fiscal year.

Ardmore city commissioners met with Ardmore Development Authority President and CEO Wes Stucky Tuesday to discuss making a number of infrastructure improvements in northwest Ardmore to help attract an industrial prospect.

Ardmore’s Motel 6 is kicking off the 2nd Annual Great Teddy Bear Roundup in an effort to assist local law enforcement officers and other agencies and facilities who comfort children in times of need.

Lena Sullivan is receiving the Daffodil Award from Ardmore Beautification Council as recognition of Sullivan Insurance Agency’s eye appealing entrance.

State Treasurer Scott Meacham says state revenues are expected to stay down in Oklahoma’s revenue report for October.

Ardmore Higher Education Center will be offering Ethics and Code, a real estate continuing education class from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17.

Citizens Bank and Trust Co. and the Ardmore Beautification Council are providing a shred day for privacy papers Thursday.

Applications for Sam Noble Scholarships in agriculture and technology are now available from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.

Cull cows that are destined to be go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness.  The fattest cows are called “Breakers”. Moderately fleshed cows are “Boners”.