Sheriff Boggess sworn in Saturday
By Jayson Knight jaysonrknight@gmail.com Wednesday, February 1, Undersheriff Gary Boggess was officially sworn in as the latest Sheriff of Grady County by District Court Judge Kory Kirkland. Grady County Sheriff Gary Boggess was sworn in ceremonially Saturday at Bible Baptist Church in Chickasha, surrounded by all of the Grady County deputies, and dozens of other…
Read MoreSmokin’ Joe’s opening third location in Tuttle
Smokin’ Joe’s Rib Ranch is coming to Tuttle in early spring. The original Smokin’ Joe’s is located in Davis, Oklahoma, and franchisee Reggie Long opened the second location in Rush Springs nine years ago. Now, he’s looking to bring his top-notch barbecue to 151 East Main Street in Tuttle. “Ever since I opened the one…
Read MoreEmma Elle’s authentic Italian experience
By Jayson Knight editor@tuttletimes.com Cameron Wilson opened Emma Elle’s Italian Kitchen, located at 4401 Grant Boulevard, Suite 3 in Yukon, in August of 2022. “The idea popped in my head in May of 2021, so I’ve been working on it since then,” Cameron said Thursday. “Originally, I was thinking about franchising a restaurant, but I…
Read MoreMinco FFA’s Herrel and Callis exhibit at National Western Livestock Show in Denver
By Jayson Knight jaysonrknight@gmail.com Minco FFA members have worked hard during the first three weeks of the spring semester, Minco FFA Instructor Trever Stelzig said earlier this week. Besides competing at livestock shows, Minco FFA also travels to local farms to get a look at local animals. Sharing some of what Minco FFA has been…
Read MorePJ Kerr named Outstanding Wrestler at USJOC
By Jayson Knight Dozens of Tuttle wrestlers competed at the United States Junior Open Championship in Oklahoma City over the weekend. Tuttle Wrestling Club Coach Josh Bryant had 44 Tuttle youth wrestlers competing at the USJOC. PJ Kerr was one of four Tuttle kids who won gold in their division, and she was named the…
Read MoreMan allegedly points gun at Tuttle woman
By Jayson Knight editor@tuttletimes.com Shayd Akins, 26, is being held at the Grady County Law Enforcement Center in Chickasha, currently without bond, for Felony Pointing of a Firearm for an incident that occurred Friday, December 2 in Tuttle. According to Tuttle Detective Shana Berryhill’s official arrest report, a Tuttle woman went to the police department…
Read MoreDavis swears in as District 1 Commissioner
The Board of the Grady County Commissioners met Tuesday, and preceding the meeting, new county officials were sworn in by Oklahoma District 6 Judge Kory Kirkland. The newly-elected officials included Grady County Assessor Bari Firestone, District 3 County Commissioner Gary Bray, and District 1 County Commissioner Zac Davis, who will represent Tuttle, Minco, and the…
Read MorePawlished Grooming Salon open in Mustang
Sisters Lindsay Sinnett and Mandy Clark have opened up Mustang’s newest dog-grooming studio, Pawlished Grooming Salon, at 290 East Trade Center Terrace in Mustang. The studio was opened in late October just a few months after the pair agreed to open a business. “We decided to open up a business together,” Lindsay said Wednesday, December…
Read MoreHome for the Holidays tonight, beginning at 5:30
Tuttle’s Home for the Holidays will be held Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the town tree lighting across the street from Tuttle City Hall, which is located at 221 West Main Street in Tuttle. A Home for the Holidays beauty pageant called Little Miss Merry will be held, beginning at 5:30 p.m. running until…
Read MoreDeath penalty is justice for families of murder victims
By Jayson Knight, editor@tuttletimes.com Almost two-thirds of Oklahoma voters approved using the death penalty when it was voted on in 2016, far too few in my opinion. Oklahoma currently has 43 inmates on death row. Between August 2022 and December 2024, Oklahoma had 25 inmates scheduled for lethal injections. All of the inmates have been…
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