State of the Schools

Held at the Meridian Technology Center, the luncheon featured speeches by Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools Dr. Mike Simpson, President of Langston University Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson and Meridian Technology Center Superintendent and CEO Dr. Doug Major.

City Council selects Kaley Mills as new Ward 1 member.

The Guthrie City Council Tuesday selected Kaley Mills as its newest council person.Mills was one of three candidates that applied to replace Ward 1 Councilman Jim Case who resigned in July.She will fill in the remainder of the term that expires May 4, 2025.

August 2024 Senate Session

I want to give a huge shoutout to Ditch Witch, which just marked its 75th anniversary by announcing plans to expand its operations and create more jobs in Perry. I was thrilled to be asked to speak at the company’s groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new 170,000-squarefoot paint facility.

Do What You Love in Meridian’s New Classes

Whether you want to develop your career or learn a new hobby, Meridian Technology Center is offering classes to help you do what you love. Meridian’s campuses will host several courses in business, cooking, computers, health and photography. Both daytime and evening classes are offered.

GPS pushes $45m bond issue

Guthrie Public Schools has unveiled a comprehensive plan for significant facility improvements aimed at accommodating the district’s growing student population and enhancing its educational infrastructure.

Their Last First Day

Pictured Above, The Class of 2025 gets one last picture together at The Scottish Rite Temple on August 17. The Annual Senior Breakfast by the parents was followed by the Annual Senior Drive through Guthrie to the high school for their last first day of school as a high school student.

Sherman Lewis Elected Chair of Langston Board of Trustees

Langston University alumnus Sherman Lewis was elected as Chair of the Langston University Board of Trustees for Urban Campuses during its meeting Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.Lewis was unanimously elected to the position by a vote of 6-0, with two members of the board absent.“It was very humbling for me to...