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Right, First United Bank of Seminole recently celebrated 25 years of business with Pam Robinson. Through hard work and dedication, Pam Robinson has not only made a successful commitment to twenty-five years of service to First United Bank, but she has exceeded expectations by putting forth all of her effort to serving her community, clients and customers. —Courtesy Photo
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – ChoiceMatters, an Oklahoma program dedicated to increasing education options for parents, today praised Gov. Kevin Stitt for emphasizing education and parent empowerment in his annual State of the State Address. In his remarks today, Gov. Stitt promised to “support any legislation that gives parents more school choice” and cham pioned a bill (SB 1647) that would allow parents to use a portion of their state education tax dollars to offset expenses for private school tuition or homeschooling.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY — OU Health announced today that it is investing $25 million in its nursing workforce, including pay increases across the healthcare system for frontline nurses and nurse supervisors. This investment positions OU Health as the regional leader in nursing compensation.
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Wewoka Public Schools recently recognized Ian Ketcher as January Student of the Month. Ketcher was awarded for showing the character trait of self-control. —Courtesy Photo
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – The House Majority Caucus has nominated Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, for the position of Speaker Pro Tempore-elect.
Read moreBachelor-level social work students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University recently began their field practicums at agencies throughout Oklahoma. These 14 seniors entered practicum agencies to complete 420 contact hours, demonstrate 31 behaviors and master the program’s nine core competencies as outlined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Read moreWASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting continuous nominations for membership to its National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and its committees. The NAREEE Board is comprised of 15 members representing a specific category of U.S. agricultural stakeholders, and the Board’s three committees include the Specialty Crop Committee (SCC), Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS) and National Genetic Resources Advisory Council (NGRAC). USDA expects to appoint or reappoint approximately 15 new Board and committee members in October 2022, in accordance with the federal statute.
Read moreFORT GIBSON, Okla. — On the weekend of February 19, 2022, Fort Gibson Historic Site will host training exercises for the 24th Missouri Infantry Volunteers. This premier reenacting group is made up of living historians who are committed to authentic portrayals of Union soldiers in the Western Theater of the Civil War. The members of the 24th pay strict attention to detail, especially to the period correctness of their uniforms and equipment.
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