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Oklahoma Insurance Department Shares Guidance After Storms Hit State

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The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is ready to assist Oklahomans affected by the severe storms that impacted central and eastern Oklahoma Nov. 2-4. “I know folks are feeling overwhelmed in the wake of these storms,” Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said. “OID is here to help you navigate your insurance claims process or address any issues…

Home Fire Risks Surge in Winter: Here’s How to Protect Your Property

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According to the US Fire Administration, residential fires result in billions of dollars in damages each year, with the primary causes being electrical malfunctions. In 2022 alone, residential fire damages exceeded $18.1 billion, affecting thousands of families across the country. Open flames were the third costliest source of fire damage in the US, with over…

Tampa Bay Rays stadium woes

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The future of the Tampa Bay Rays is currently in limbo, but they may have found a temporary home for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Tropicana Field, the domed home of the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League, was severely damaged by Hurricane Milton last month. The damage to the roof was so…

Tulsa comes up short in Triple Overtime battle

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. –– After fighting back from a second half deficit and multiple overtimes, the Golden Hurricane fell just short 111-106 in triple overtime against Missouri State on Saturday afternoon in Great Southern Bank Arena. The Golden Hurricane (3-1) trailed the Bears (2-1) by as many as 15 in the second half and 13 with…

Trump wins! Republicans have a big night

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The November 5, 2024 was an historic election for the United States.  Donald Trump was the second president to win a second nonsequential term as president.  The other was Grover Cleveland in 1892.  He defeated current Vice President Kamala Harris in both the popular vote and in the Electoral College.  As of Tuesday, Nov. 12,…

John 3:16 Mission ‘Turkey Drive’ goal is 5,000 turkeys

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The goal of John 3:16 Mission is to collect 5,000 turkeys. “This holiday season, Thanksgiving and Christmas, is a time when the community can do something that matters to bless our hurting neighbors,” says Steven Whitaker, CEO of John 3:16 Mission. “The meals we serve and the food baskets we distribute will make all the…

Stitt launches new Office for Faith Based Initiatives

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Governor Kevin Stitt announced the launch of the Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, a new division within state government aimed at strengthening partnerships with faith-based and nonprofit communities. The office will serve as a centralized resource for these organizations, helping them engage more directly and effectively with Oklahoma Human Services to address the…

OMRF discovers new chemical link to Alzheimer’s

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 12, 2024 — Dopamine, the brain’s so-called “feel-good” chemical, appears to play a significant role in Alzheimer’s disease, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist found in a groundbreaking new study. The discovery by Mike Beckstead, Ph.D., could someday provide a new pathway for ways to treat and even prevent the devastating neurological…

State System Fall Enrollment Increased for Fourth Consecutive Year

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For the fourth year in a row, Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities reported an increase in student enrollment for the fall semester. For fall 2024, the state system of higher education has seen an increase in enrollment in our two-year colleges, regional universities and research universities. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Fall 2024…