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College of the Ozarks will appeal religious freedom ruling

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POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The federal district court denied the College of the Ozarks’ motion for an injunction and temporary restraining order, which would have provided temporary protection for the College while its federal court case is pending. The suit was filed in federal court on April 15, 2021, against the Biden administration. The lawsuit…

Summer food programs for students

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With many schools across the state winding down for the year, almost 1,400 feeding sites are preparing to welcome children for free summer meals. The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s (OSDE) summer feeding programs will serve two meals a day while kids are out of school on summer break. More than 400 sponsors will serve…

Exploring the dangers of marijuana

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WASHINGTON, D.C, — “More and more states are legalizing the use of cannabis [marijuana] and more and more seniors are using it to deal with the aches and pains of aging. Some have the consent of their physicians while others are tempted simply because ‘they hear it works.’ But, according to medical professionals, it’s use…

Annual Asian Festival is June 13-26

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Celebrate and learn about Asian American cultures and customs with entertaining, educational events for the entire family as Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) presents its 19th annual Asian American Festival virtually from June 13-26. Plus, pick up craft kits from a regional TCCL branch or the Central Library and participate in a Facebook book club featuring…

Help for those eligible for Medicare

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The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is partnering with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to host the Welcome to Medicare Virtual Fair on June 23, 2021, from 2-6 p.m. This is a national event for people turning 65, retiring or joining Medicare because of a disability. There is no…

Coronavirus wreaked havoc in 2020

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. —  The pandemic of 2020 wreaked a particular kind of havoc on Americans with debt. According to the Ramsey Solutions Q1 State of Personal Finance study, 42% of those with consumer debt say the pandemic has been a financial setback they don’t think they can come back from, compared to 27% of people…

Jarrin Jackson at GOP luncheon

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The Republican Women of Tulsa County will meet for lunch at 11:30 on June 8th at the Tulsa Country Club.  Jarrin Jackson, American patriot, will be the speaker.  For reservations, contact [email protected].

John 3:16 Mission

John 3:16 Mission expansion includes space for women

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The homeless problem in the United States and in Tulsa is growing and John 3:16 Mission, a Christian church, is expanding its facilities to accommodate that growing need. John 3:16 Mission just broke ground on an expansion project called The Refuge, located next to the former Chouteau Elementary school building which the mission previously purchased…

House backs Israel while Dems defend Palestinians

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In light of the bombing of the Nation Israel by Hamas, the Oklahoma House of Representatives adopted a resolution stating members’ support of Israel. House Resolution 1037 is authored by Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore; House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa; and Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City. “As a Christian, I simply must…

New 2021-22 budget contains tax cuts

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Republican leaders say the new budget maintains all state core service funding, provides tax relief to individuals and businesses, and makes targeted new investments in key priorities like education, economic development, health care and infrastructure. The agreement also replenishes more than $700 million in state reserve funds that were significantly reduced to offset pandemic-related revenue…