Bill helping more Oklahomans access biomarker tests becomes law
Bill helping more Oklahomans access biomarker tests becomes law (For digital audio, go to oksenate.gov/audio) OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to help more Oklahomans access medical biomarker tests has been signed into law. Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, is the principal author of Senate Bill 513, and said this measure was his top priority for the 2023…
Read MoreOklahoma Dems Elect State Officers in Historic First
Oklahoma Dems Elect State Officers in Historic First OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, — JUNE 4, 2023 – Oklahoma State Democratic delegates elected new leadership this past weekend at their State Convention. They re-elected Alicia Andrews of Tulsa as the 2023-2025 Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair with 81% of the votes. Andrews, a local Realtor and former…
Read MoreSSC Student-Athletes Receive Academic All-American Honors
SSC Student-Athletes Receive Academic All-American Honors Sixty-three student-athletes and six athletic teams at Seminole State College have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements this year by the National Junior College Athletic Association. The NJCAA Academic All-American Student Athlete Awards are divided into the three groups based on grade point average – First Team requires…
Read MoreWildlife Dept. ends once-lucrative caviar program
Wildlife Dept. ends once-lucrative caviar program After 15 years, Paddlefish Research Center will no longer process paddlefish for anglers By KELLY BOSTIAN The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is officially out of the caviar business. With the approval of the department’s 2023 budget on Monday, the eight-member Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission officially ended the once…
Read MoreArts Council OKC kicks off two summer learning programs
Arts Council OKC kicks off two summer learning programs Oklahoma City, OK – Arts Council Oklahoma City (ACOKC) is partnering with Oklahoma libraries and recreation centers to bring free arts programming to kids this summer. Neighborhood Arts, a partnership between ACOKC and the Metropolitan Library System, brings free, daily performances to libraries across Oklahoma County.…
Read MoreRegional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program Providing Free Meals and Snacks to Okfuskee County Children
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program Providing Free Meals and Snacks to Okfuskee County Children Sites serving children across central and western Oklahoma (OKLAHOMA CITY) – June 5, 2023 – For too many Oklahoma children, the end of school means months of wondering whether they will have enough food to eat. Thanks to…
Read More“Oklahoma” – Time for the “God’s Honest Truth”
“Oklahoma” – Time for the “God’s Honest Truth” OKLAHOMA CITY – For those of you who watch Ted Lasso, I promise no spoilers in this column. The Apple+ television show, for those of you who are not aware of the series, focuses three seasons on an American football coach who goes overseas to coach…
Read MoreEarly voting begins Thursday, June 8
Early voting begins Thursday, June 8 Early Voting begins Thursday, June 8 for voters that reside within the boundaries of the Paden School District, in Okfuskee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Okfuskee County…
Read MoreAverage Gas Prices in Oklahoma have fallen
June 5, 2023 Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Prices in Oklahoma are 0.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 127.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreArts Council OKC kicks off two summer learning programs
Arts Council OKC kicks off two summer learning programs Oklahoma City, OK – Arts Council Oklahoma City (ACOKC) is partnering with Oklahoma libraries and recreation centers to bring free arts programming to kids this summer. Neighborhood Arts, a partnership between ACOKC and the Metropolitan Library System, brings free, daily performances to libraries across Oklahoma County.…
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