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A nutritious diet can serve as a strong foundation for a long, healthy life. Fruits and vegetables are the building blocks of nutritious diets, as they’re loaded with nutrients that serve the body in myriad ways.
Read moreThe sun makes life on Earth possible. While the warmth and light provided are beneficial for many reasons, the dark side of the sun is the potential damage that can be caused by ultraviolet radiation. These facts about sunlight and UV rays, courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the FactFile and NASA, can help people make more informed choices about spending time in the sun.
Read moreHomeowners must consider various factors when choosing plants to display in and around their homes. That’s because, despite their beauty, various plants are toxic to humans and animals.
Read moreU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Dr. Paul Jones, Chair of 1890s Presidents Council—an organization comprised of presidents and chancellors of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)— signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reaffirm and strengthen the ongoing relationship between the 1890s community and USDA through cooperation and partnership. The Secretary and Chairman Jones were joined by USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh and Research, Education and Economics Under Secretary Chavonda Jacobs-Young.
Read moreTo ensure that Oklahoma is prepared for future public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for Public Health Practice at the Hudson College of Public Health at the OU Health Sciences Center convened stakeholders from across the state to study strengths and weaknesses in various sectors of society. Today, that group — known as the Achieving a Healthy Oklahoma initiative — is announcing recommendations aimed at improving preparedness and making Oklahomans less vulnerable to emerging diseases.
Read moreA community-wide disaster relief effort is seeking volunteers to assist in removing tree limbs during a special event planned for June 25. This effort is being organized by City of Seminole Public Information Officer Briana Wymore, Sem inole First Baptist Church Outreach Minister Terry Howard, and other civic minded citizens.
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Left, Seminole State College graduates and faculty pose for a group picture. The college hosted its 2022 Commencement Exercises Saturday, June 11, at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The ceremony was rescheduled from early May. Plans for the May 6 graduation ceremony were cancelled due to issues related to the tornadoes that hit Seminole and the subsequent power outages throughout the community. A standingroom-only crowd filled the Haney Center for the ceremony. —Courtesy Photo
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