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A regular meeting of the Wetumka City Council was held on Monday, January 11, 2021. Council members present were June Fixico, Donna Dyer, Josh Howk, and Richard Roush. Sherry Smith, city manager and Norma Marshall, mayor were also present.
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If you are looking for an exhibit for display in your community during Black History, look no further than the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City for a traveling exhibit. They offer a variety of subjects for display available for eight weeks. These exhibits bring Oklahoma history and culture to you a nominal fee plus shipping.
Read moreRep. Emanuel Cleaver caused a social media storm recently, closing a public prayer with “Amen and a woman,” as if the Hebrew word meaning “let it be” was somehow gendered. Cleaver, of course, later claimed the embarrassing episode was actually “a lighthearted pun” in recognition of women, a description that might draw water on paper, but which the video clearly shows is not the case.
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The Vernon community joins those across the state in mourning the loss of a visionary pioneer. Andre Head died following after contracting and battling COVID-19 on November 26, 2020. The Vernon Community recently learned of his tragic death in the December 17 issue of the Black Chronicle. He was 72.
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McIntosh County loses one of its top lawmen to COVID-19. The Vernon Community has learned through the Indian Journal December 17th, issue that Chief Deputy Lindal Dewayne Hall has died of the coronavirus. The Vernon Community joins in the county wide mourning.
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Bud Lawson was recently honored by his family on his 84th birthday. Pictured above are: Back row: Lisa Lawson, Dean Lawson James Alexander Front Row: Daniel Alexander, Haley Alexander, Jean Alexander, Buddy Lawson, Arlene Lawson, Jillian Lawson
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