In response to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed and President Trump signed a massive $2 trillion stimulus package to help Americans hurt economically. Trump and lawmakers said the 880-page bill was a response to the financial damage caused by the forced closures of businesses and the resulting loss of jobs and income. “Every aspect…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Since the first reports of patients testing positive for COVID-19 in Oklahoma, rumors about statewide lockdowns and the National Guard enforcing martial law have been circulating on social media sites. Brig. Gen. Tommy Mancino, executive director of the Oklahoma Military Department and the Oklahoma National Guard assistant adjutant general (Army), said, some…
Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, a staunch conservative and an outspoken Evangelical Christian, passed away Friday in Tulsa. He was 72. “Because of his strong faith, he rested in the hope found in John chapter 11 verse 25 where Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me, will…
The Oklahoma Board of Education has ordered all public schools closed through the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved a “distance learning plan” to complete the spring term without reopening school buildings. Distance learning plans are up to each school district. Some are more advance in the use…
According to a national survey by candystore.com, coffee is the favorite flavor for jelly beans in Oklahoma. Green apple and marshmallow came in second and third in the Sooner State. Popcorn flavored jelly beans were tops in Missouri, Arkansas and Texas while cinnamon jelly beans were No. 1 in Kansas. Black licorice were the favorites…
Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax is encouraging those filing for state offices to do so via delivery service or mail in reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak. “If you are not doing it (filing) in person, you really need to file earlier rather than later,” he said. Filing for 101 Oklahoma House seats, 25…
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – Dollar General stores across the country plan to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April as it continues to diligently work to support customers’ needs. Dollar General operates more than 16,300 stores in 45 states, and approximately 75 percent of the American…
Oklahoma State University announced a $1 million naming gift from Ray and Linda Booker during a groundbreaking ceremony on March 7 for a new flight training center, set to open by fall 2021. The new flight center will serve as a premiere resource for students pursuing degrees in aviation education. The 11,600-square-foot facility will include…
Tulsa Tech is donating protective equipment normally utilized to train the next generation of health care professionals to St. Francis Health Systems and Hillcrest Medical. The equipment is used to help medical staff stay safe during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Tulsa Tech students in health science careers learn to protect themselves in class. Students join…
EUREKA SPRINGS, Arkansas – At the request of the State of Arkansas, The Great Passion Play will not be performed on Easter weekend and will not be hosting an outdoor sunrise service at the Christ of the Ozarks. According to press statement, “We at the Passion Play are praying the Lord will intervene in this…