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Hunger is a global issue, but certain parts of the world are significantly more vulnerable than others. According to the global humanitarian organization World Vision, an estimated 22 percent of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is facing undernourishment due to lack of food.
Read moreA member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma was sentenced Thursday to more than 12 years in prison for his conduct in connection with a homicide that took place in 2017 in Seminole County.
Read moreThe concept of having the Seminole County Jail serve as a regional facility was floated at a recent meeting of the board that oversees the jail.
Read moreGov. Kevin Stitt has signed Ava’s Law to educate new parents on infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Senate Bill 1462, by Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, is named in memory of her close friend’s infant daughter who passed away a few weeks after her birth. Struggling with whether they could have saved their daughter had they known CPR, the Frizzell family requested the legislation to help prevent other parents from experiencing such a devastating loss.
Read moreThe American Legion recognized Seminole community treasure Melvin Moran for his 60 years of membership in the legion with a Certificate of Continuous Membership on Friday afternoon. The certificate was presented to Moran by Seminole American Legion Post 204 Commander Carl Odom. The certificate was signed by National American Legion Commander Paul Dillard, National Adjutant Daniel S. Wheeler, and Odom.
Read moreDr. Shellie Gammill, Superintendent of Wewoka Public Schools, has been named the 2022 Oklahoma Association of School Administrators District 9 Superintendent of the Year.
Read moreThe full Senate gave approval Thursday to House Bill 4455, creating the Largescale Economic Activity and Development (LEAD) Act of 2022, aimed at securing a massive manufacturing facility to Oklahoma which will create a minimum 4,000 direct jobs. Once indirect jobs are factored in, that number could more than double to up to10,000 jobs. Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, is the Senate principal author of the measure. The House principal author is Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, chair of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee.
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