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OMRF accepting applications for Teen Leaders program OKLAHOMA CITY, April 27, 2023 — The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking applications for its 2023-24 Teen Leaders class. Applications are due May 15. Now in its 11th year, the program is open to high school students entering sophomore, junior and senior years. OMRF’s Teen Leaders program provides…

Wreaths Across America Announces Participation in   Historic Three-day Event on National Mall to Welcome Home and Honor our Nation’s Vietnam Veterans   National nonprofit’s Mobile Education Exhibit will be on display and Wreaths Across America Radio will be broadcasting LIVE at The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration’s event: “Welcome Home! A Nation…

OU to Celebrate the Class of 2023   NORMAN, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma will honor the achievements of the Class of 2023 in a university-wide Commencement ceremony and 24 individual convocation ceremonies. All Class of 2023 graduation candidates and their guests are invited to attend the Commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May…

SSC Taking Applications for Engineering Camp  Applications are now open for Seminole State College’s Peek into Engineering Summer Camp. The residential camp is open to high school students enrolled in 9 through 12 grade in the fall of 2023. Students will spend July 23-July 28 on SSC’s campus, learning how to build underwater remote-operated vehicles.…

OKLAHOMA TOURISM AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER STATE PARK EARTH DAY EVENTS The department will hold events across the state at 10 different state parks. OKLAHOMA CITY (April 21, 2023) — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department has announced a statewide Earth Day event at 10 different state parks Saturday, April 22. The agency is inviting…

OKFB to host second-annual 4-H and FFA legislative camp June 27-28    Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host Capitol Camp June 27-28 at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. Capitol Camp, formerly known as the Youth Legislative Experience, will bring together high school juniors and seniors from 4-H and FFA to learn about the…

Senate supports bill making first conviction of domestic violence against pregnant women a felony The full Senate has approved a bill to make domestic violence against a pregnant woman a felony upon the first conviction.  Senate Bill 1046, by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was approved unanimously on Thursday after previously winning support in two separate…

OKFB praises Drummond’s action on lesser prairie chicken listing Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel today thanked Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond for joining a lawsuit challenging a federal rule listing the lesser prairie chicken as endangered and threatened under the Endangered Species Act. “We appreciate Attorney General Drummond standing up for our family farmers…

Companion planting flowers and veggies can boost pollination By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – When gardeners plant their vegetable and flower gardens, the edibles and ornamentals typically are located in different places. But planting them in the same bed is beneficial to pollinators. Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and host of OSU…

    Commerce Presents Recruitment and Expansion Efforts to the Senate Economic Development Select Committee   OKLAHOMA CITY – This week, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) presented the state’s recent recruitment efforts and success trends for existing companies to the new Senate Economic Development Select Committee.  Since 2018, Commerce has seen a 91% increase in…