The Oklahoma House Energy Committee this week heard a study, led by Chair Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, examining the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (OCC) regulation of the state’s oil and gas industry, including workforce challenges, orphan well plugging and seismic activity.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections might soon have a long-forbidden security tool at its disposal. The Federal Communica-tions Commission voted unanimously last week to propose rules authorizing state and local correctional facilities to utilize cell phone signal jamming technology. Several state officials, including Gov. Kevin Stitt and interim Department of Corrections director Justin Farris, have endorsed the proposal, arguing cell phone jammers would allow the state to crack down on criminal activity behind bars.

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed to a small boost in oil production, citing a steady global economic outlook.

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- REDS 365 hosting community event

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Paying attention

Clinton Public Schools Asst. Supt. Melissa Knabe, left, Clinton Public School Foundation Assistant Director Tonya Gaunt, and Supt. Nathan Meget share a table as they listen to a presentation from Clinton High School teacher Melissa Woods during the Clinton Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Frisco Center.

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Conducted a welfare check in the area of Glenn Smith and I-40.

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