News Briefs

With no students, ‘Hard Work U’ staff rolls up their sleeves at College of the Ozarks

April 9, 2020

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —While the College of the Ozarks campus has trimmed to essential operations, remaining staff and faculty are helping out in new ways as they cross-train to perform vital functions. Because Hard Work U. is a work college, and students are involved in every operation, their absence is felt greatly and affects every…

State Education Board cancels school for the rest of the term

April 2, 2020

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…

Oklahoma loves coffee jelly beans

April 2, 2020

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…

Don’t delay filing for public office

April 2, 2020

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…

Dollar General to double its hiring

April 2, 2020

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…

$1 million gift to OSU flight center

April 2, 2020

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 donates medical gear

April 2, 2020

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…

No Passion Play on Easter weekend

April 2, 2020

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…

‘Noah’ is canceled until April 17

April 2, 2020

Sight & Sound Theaters – including the theater in Branson, Missouri – have canceled all shows through April 17. In a press release, the company said any patrons with existing reservations between now and April 17 will get a credit applied to a future reservation. The current show is Noah.

Tulsa gas prices continue to fall

April 2, 2020

Tulsa gas prices on Monday had fallen 12.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.54/gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 321 stations. Gas prices in Tulsa are 51.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 83.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports,…