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Seminole State College has named Dr. Misty Gray to the position of Acting Nursing Director. Gray replaces Crystal Bray who is leaving the college to accept a position as the Nursing Education Consultant with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) recently released an updated digital Route 66 Guide to help travelers discover some of Oklahoma’s hidden gems along Route 66 – from attractions to accommodations to local cuisine. Oklahoma boasts the nation’s longest driveable stretch of the iconic highway, with over 400 miles running through the state.
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The dawn of a new year marks a great time to turn over a new leaf. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions, and aspiring to eat healthier is annually among the most popular pledges health-conscious individuals make.
Read moreThe University of Oklahoma Board of Regents met Nov. 30 to approve enhancements to employee benefits, new academic appointments, degree program modifications, the formation of a search committee and other items.
Read moreThe Department of the Interior Monday announced the conclusion of the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations, a decadelong effort to consolidate and return land to Tribal ownership. Over the course of the program, nearly 3 million acres in 15 states were consolidated and restored to Tribal trust ownership and $1.69 billion was paid to more than 123,000 interested individuals. Appropriated funding for the Buy-Back Program ended in November 2022, pursuant to the Settlement and Claims Resolution Act of 2010.
Read moreGoogle awarded $65,000 in grants to StitchCrew to support programs aimed at building a more inclusive economy in Oklahoma through entrepreneurship. StitchCrew is an Oklahoma- based accelerator that develops public-private partnerships to connect traditionally overlooked entrepreneurs with the capital, network and resources they need to build and scale companies across the region.
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Norma Gillespie has been collecting used and sometimes new cards that are donated, as well as creating her own cards. She then takes these cards to area nursing homes to be distributed to the residents. Norma wants everyone that has donated cards to know that she greatly appreciates their help. Norma also challenges schools, organizations, and civic groups to join her in remembering these shut-ins during the holidays.
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