Muskogee, Okla. — With two phases of the spawn likely in play, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens pro Harvey Horne believes there will be plenty of quality bass caught shallow during the 2023 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional at Arkansas River May 3-5. “It will be a great opportunity for B.A.S.S. to showcase one of…
Education allowed America to become the most successful nation in the world. Most people agree. So how did education become just one more political hot topic? Why do so many Americans—and Oklahomans—have a hard time agreeing on how to get education back on track? One reason is that all of us make assumptions about education…
After the apparent stalemate of the Senate and House education plans, with no resolution being in sight, other parties are putting up their ideas for education. The Democrats of the Oklahoma House and Senate have submitted a plan for consideration as well as Governor Stitt. Democratic leaders in both chambers say there is a better…
Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2023) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher, is the 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Peterson has taught high school math classes ranging from intermediate algebra to Advanced Placement calculus for 11 years at Union High School in…
WASHINGTON, DC – Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), and Steve Daines (R-MT), along with their colleagues, sent a letter to the US Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the Biden Administration’s misguided ban on the sale of nearly all gas stoves in America. The proposed ban is illogical and harms…
New research reveals valuable insights into the best and worst states for first-time homebuyers in the United States. Oklahoma is named fourth best state for first-time homebuyers with an average down payment requirement of $22,237.41. First-time buyers in Hawaii face the highest down payment requirement, with an average of $110,360.38 needed upfront. The overall average…
In celebration of Law Day on Monday, May 1, hundreds of attorneys across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice to members of their communities. Members of the Tulsa County Bar Association will participate in the Ask A Lawyer program in conjunction with the statewide effort to provide free legal advice. The number to call in…
EDGEFIELD, S.C.—Oklahoma House Rep. Anthony Moore commended the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Foundation) for 50 years of mission delivery by issuing an official Oklahoma citation of recognition. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Rep. Moore for our work conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage,” said Lynn Hagerman, NWTF Oklahoma State…
STILLWATER, Okla. – A few lucky Oklahoma gardeners with picturesque water gardens will be featured on “Oklahoma Gardening” later this summer. Gardeners in Oklahoma are encouraged to enter their water gardens in the “Oklahoma Gardening” contest by emailing 5-10 photos, along with a brief description of the garden, by May 1. Include in the description…
SHAWNEE—In the wake of severe tornado damage at Oklahoma Baptist University on the evening of April 19, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) was already on the ground assessing damage and seeking to help by the following morning. Jason Yarbrough, state director for Oklahoma Baptist DR indicated the ministry volunteers will be serving at OBU and…