State Sen. Greg McCortney, R-Ada, has filed legislation to reflect recent changes in federal law raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21. Last month, Congress passed legislation prohibiting the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The Tobacco-Free Youth Act was signed into…
Due to unfunded mandates of public education testing, many Oklahoma schools are using their school counselors as building test coordinators and test administrators, a practice Sen. Mary Boren says needs to stop. The Norman democrat and certified school counselor filed Senate Bill 1381 to protect school counselors from being pulled away from their official duties…
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University and alumni Kayleen and Larry Ferguson announced a $50 million gift from the Ferguson Family Foundation that will transform the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in a variety of ways, including a new name. Pending approval from the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents, the college will be renamed…
LAWTON – Oklahoma Army National Guard soldiers with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 158th Artillery Regiment, said farewell to family, friends, and loved ones during a deployment ceremony at the Lawton High School gymnasium here January 12. The unit is preparing for their deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield. “The Guard…
The 2020 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is looking for new and returning sponsors. SFSP, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), provides meals at no charge to children during the summer, when school is not in session. Eligible sponsors include: public or governmental agencies private, nonprofit…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced the ASPCA Regional Support Center, a pilot program to provide fully-subsidized services to horse owners in need in the Oklahoma City area. In collaboration with a local veterinary clinic and several re-homing partners, the open-admission center provides a safe…
The City of Tulsa is testing the water valves throughout the city to see what needs to be repaired or replaced. “It’s more being good stewards of the money that we replace the valves that are in poor condition and not be taking out good assets,” said Eric Parker, the city’s Water Distribution Division Manager….
Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) is continuing to make changes to its operations and expand its service hours. TAW extended its open selection and field service hours to seven days a week. Under open selection, a citizen can request to adopt an animal during the three-day waiting period when the animal’s owner can pick their animal…
BRANSON, Missouri – “Droopy Drawers, Jr.” (also known as Tim Mabe), will join long-time Branson favorites and sisters, Tammy and Tonya Bilyeu, on stage at the Grand Country Music Hall in two shows – Ozarks Country and Ozarks Gospel – in March. Both of the shows are on Sundays with the Ozarks Gospel Show at…
The 33rd Annual Mend Medical Clinic Annual Celebration will be March 12. Mend, a Christian nonprofit, offers free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, support programs, Bible studies, abortion information, medical referrals, parenting classes, diapers and baby supplies support for after a baby is born and other services to help women. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m….