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China’s drug dependence worrisome

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Here’s a scary thought courtesy of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: “China is the world’s largest producer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The United States is heavily dependent on drugs that are either sourced from China or include APIs sourced from China. “This is especially true for generic drugs, which…

LifeWay gives 30k Bibles to Venezuela

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Somewhere in a Venezuelan prison, *Luis, a 26-year-old inmate, recently received new life after placing His trust in Christ. And his newfound faith has been bolstered in large part due to a new Bible he received through a partnership with LifeWay and an organization that has been mobilized to distribute copies of…

More coronavirus restrictions added

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Commissioner of Health Lance Frye updated the previous executive order to place more restrictions due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic and to take pressure off state hospitals. Youth indoor sporting events will be limited to four spectators per player or 50% of the arena’s capacity. Public gatherings will be limited…

Candidates file for treasurer, school boards, city races

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One Democrat and two Republicans – including interim Tulsa County Treasurer John Fothergill – have filed to fill the position left by the retirement of former Tulsa County Treasurer Dennis Semler. The February 9 election also will have area school board races plus city council elections in Owasso and Sand Springs. In Tulsa School Board,…

The Great Barrington Declaration is truthful on the virus

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — “One of the most rational approaches to the global COVID crisis is being ignored by overly cautious authorities and the mainstream media; it’s an authoritative report that puts the pandemic in a new perspective,” said Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The Great Barrington Declaration is the…

Oklahoma’s eight-year roads’ plan

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State Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, praised the approval of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Eight-Year Plan during the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s monthly meeting. The $6 billion plan contains 1,350 total future highway and bridge construction projects using state and federal funds, including major urban projects and continued improvements to rural two-lane highways. The ODOT Asset…

Tyson Foods donates to SS charity

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Sand Springs – Tyson Foods donated 39,000 pounds of protein, equivalent to 156,000 meals, to Church that Matters, a non-profit dedicated to feeding the people of Oklahoma. The donation marks a total of more than 236,000 meals donated this year to the non-profit. Tyson Foods provided 1,200 cases of leg quarters that were distributed to…

OBA announces its writing contest

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The, Oklahoma Bar Association is keeping its tradition in celebrating the 45th annual Law Day by holding an art and writing contest for all Oklahoma students. The theme for this year’s contest is “Advancing the Rule of Law Now.” Coloring sheets for pre-k and kindergarteners and writing and art prompts for 1st through 12th graders…

Tribal hunting/fishing deals are set

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Governor Kevin Stitt said the State of Oklahoma has agreed to a one-year extension with the Choctaw Nation on the hunting and fishing compact that was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2020. “I appreciate the Choctaw Nation working with my office and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on a one-year hunting and fishing…

Be careful when frying your turkey

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The City of Tulsa has suggestions for anyone wanting to fry a frozen turkey for their Christmas dinner. Use a turkey fryer outdoors at a safe distance from buildings and other flammable materieals. Make sure the fryer is on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping. Never leave the fryer unattended. Keep children and pets…