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$53 million grant for coronavirus

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The Centers for Disease  Control have has awarded the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the Oklahoma (City) County Health Department and the Tulsa County Health Department $53,451,913 to address COVID-19-related health disparities. The Oklahoma State Department of Health will get $43,768,887. The funding, part of a $2.25 billion federal fund, seeks to expand state, local,…

Coping with the mosquito season

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Mosquito season has arrived, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health is offering tips to help avoid ailments spread by the insects. West Nile Virus is the most common disease spread by mosquitoes in Oklahoma. “As much rain as we are having, mosquitoes are going to be abundant this season,” Public Health Veterinarian LeMac’ Morris…

Teacher of the year candidate news

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The Oklahoma State Department of Education is expanding the eligibility for the state’s next teacher of the year recognition. Applications are now open for the 2022 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, and one teacher of the year winner from every school site will be allowed to apply for the award. Previously, the Oklahoma Teacher of…

Problems with American Airlines

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American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights last weekend due to a lack of staff, maintenance issues and other problems as the demand for air travels surges back to levels from 2019 – before the Chinese coronavirus. On Sunday, 190 flights – about 6% of the schedule – were canceled according to reports. That was about…

Brighter Day celebrates longevity

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Brighter Day Inc (BDI) has been “Making the World a Brighter Place to Live” for over thirty years by providing essential residential services for adults with developmental disabilities. Cherokee tribal member Roy Payton is BDI’s founder and CEO of its 100+ employees who care for Oklahoma clients. As a residential provider, BDI provides staff to…

Help in combatting homelessness

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced the awarding of the first part of American Rescue Plan funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. HUD is awarding Oklahoma $5,116,668 – 478 vouchers – for 9 public housing…

OU given $208 million weather grant

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NORMAN, Oklahoma – The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration announced it selected the University of Oklahoma to host NOAA’s new Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CISHIWRO). The selection comes with an award of up to $208 million over five years, with the potential for renewal for another five years based on…

COO suit continues

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POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing College of the Ozarks asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit on June 11 to halt a Biden administration directive that would force the private Christian college to open up its sex-specific dorms and showers to members of the opposite sex. The request…

Oxley’s New Prospect Co. celebrates its 40th year with friends, employees

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FORT SMITH, Ark. – While so many energy companies are filing bankruptcy or going out of business, former Tulsan Mike Oxley, founder of New Prospect Company, just celebrated the 40th anniversary of his firm with a banquet for employees and friends. What is the secret of longevity for this company amid the ups and downs…

Oklahoma history books mentioned 1921 for decades

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A common theme of commemorations of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was that the event was swept under the rug, particularly in public schools, for most of the past 100 years. Some officials say the way public schools have handled the 1921 massacre provides another glimpse of how students can be shortchanged by a one-size-fits-all…