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Tyson Foods has completed the acquisition of AdvancePierre Foods, a move aligned with Tyson Foods’ fast-growing portfolio of protein packed brands. The company completed a tender offer to buy all the outstanding shares of common stock of AdvancePierre for $40.25 per...

Enid City Commission approved plans for a downtown hotel during a special meeting Tuesday. Preliminary plans and specifications were unanimously approved, with Mayor Bill Shewey and Ward 3 Commissioner Ben Ezzell absent from Tuesday's meeting. The city had en­tered...

The registration deadline is approaching for an Autry Technology Center course that begins with students being hired for a new job. Aircraft Structures International Corp. (ASIC) and Autry Tech are teaming up for the airframe structures technology course, which offers...

A.J.'s Eats and Sweets will be holding its grand opening Thursday with half-priced drinks. Drinks include cappuccino, frappes, lattes and iced coffees, owner Autium Carter said. The restaurant, located at 717 S. Hoover, is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to...

El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina opened in Enid last week. Currently, the restaurant is open 3-10 p.m. daily, but eventually will open for lunch, owner Noel Melendez said.  Employees still are being trained, which is why the restaurant is not yet open at lunch, he...

Construction is moving forward on a more-than $400 million wind farm project, despite the scheduled sunset of state wind tax credits. Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) announced this week it had started construction of the Thunder Ranch wind farm. The 298...

Janzen GMC Truck Co. is celebrating 50 years in business following its anniversary last month. Established April 19, 1967, on Broadway in downtown Enid, the dealership has seen many changes and faced its share of hardships. Manager Diane Rimple said her grandfather...

A social media platform for military bases to assist with relocations was awarded $10,000 during the annual Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition on Thursday. "We're super excited. We're going to use this money for development, for private placement memorandum...

Musicians, bands and organizers are putting the finishing touches on preparations for the 85th annual Tri-State Music Festival. Tri-State Director Debbie Lambert said the event, scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, is expected to bring in up to 8,000 students and...

With protein consumption growing worldwide, America’s biggest meat producer recently announced plans to buy AdvancePierre Foods. Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. plans to purchase Cincinnati-based AdvancePierre, which has 1,400 employees and substantial...