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Christmas Eve is viewed differently by different people, even those who live under the same Santaready roof. Adults may see Christmas Eve as crunch time when they must prepare food for the next day or set up presents for their children to open in the morning. Children, on the other hand, are focused on Santa’s visit and little else.
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Family, friends and fellow service members gathered to celebrate the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s newest Chief Warrant Officer 5, the highest warrant officer rank one can achieve.
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Area Man Overcomes Serious Injuries Inflicted by Drunk Driver to Realize Dream of Flying Plane
Read moreThe futurity season for reining horses is here. Thanksgiving Day, the best riders in the world began the intense preliminary competition at the National Reining Horse Association’s premier and most prestigious event, the NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championships. The show, which began November 25 and runs through December 3, draws exhibitors from around the globe, who will vie for a piece of a purse that exceeds $2,000,000, highlighted by a life-changing $350,000 check for the champion.
Read moreNovember is Native American Heritage Month, and an unfortunate part of that heritage is being addressed by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement.
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The Seminole State College Classified Staff and Professional Staff Councils hosted a Chili Cookoff on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Raymond Harber Field House. The event served as a scholarship fundraiser that is awarded to an SSC student from the Classified Staff Council each year. Trophies were awarded in three categories. The Most Unique Chili Award went to GEAR UP Coordinator Erica McCaughey, the Spiciest Award went to Custodian Christie Mckee and the Best All Around went to STEM Office Manager Dana Denwalt. Above left, Director of Student Activities Melinda Sims (left) congratulates McKee following her Spiciest Award win. Right photo: Financial Assistance Clerk Andrita Chavez and STEM Office Manager Dana Denwalt try out chili made by colleagues. (Photos provided)
Read moreThe Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Special Education Services team has received a $5.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Oklahoma school districts and early career teachers in serving children with disabilities.
Read moreEleven cultural and educational organizations from across the state will receive awards totaling $121,425 from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) to fund important and engaging projects that explore themes of cultural preservation and cultural intersections while highlighting multiple perspectives.
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