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As the parent of three sons—one in undergrad, one in grad school and one starting his professional career, I understand how exciting (and a little scary) this time can be for students and parents. Whether you are a recent high school graduate going into college or a nervous parent getting ready for your child’s first day, it is important to review your insurance policies to ensure your entire family is adequately protected.
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The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office is now accepting registrations for the 2023 Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking Partnership Conference, set for Sept. 13 and 14 in Norman.
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House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, has been selected by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to receive the 2023 Distinguished Service Award to Higher Education, designated as an Oklahoma’s Promise Protector.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023
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At the 56th annual Oklahoma Summit on Tuesday, the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OkACTE) and Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education honored outstanding Oklahoma CareerTech educators and professionals for 2023. The cash awards were funded by Robert A. Funk, Sr., president of Express Employment Professionals, who donated $27,500 among four categories: OkACTE Teacher of the Year – $10,000 awarded to Jonathan Walden, agriculture teacher at Hinton High School OkACTE Postsecondary Professional of the Year – $7,500 awarded to Jona Kay Squires, business and industry services agriculture manager at Mid-America Technology Center OkACTE New Teacher of the Year - $5,000 awarded to Wyatt Gerth, creative marketing education educator at Tri County Technology Center OkACTE Support Staff Member of the Year $5,000 awarded to Amber Sutton, marketing graphic designer at Autry Technology Center OkACTE Bob Funk Advocate of Excellence Randy Gilbert, vice president and operations manager at Gilbert & Sons Trucking Co.
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To help ease overcrowding at the Hughes County Jail, inmates of the City of Holdenville are being sent across county lines.
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Members of the Oklahoma National Guard will now have the cost of their tuition, fees and textbooks covered when attending Seminole State College. Beginning with the fall semester, which starts Aug. 14, SSC is extending textbooks waivers to add to the benefits members of the National Guard receive through the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP).
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