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The staff at the Betty L. Smith Early Childhood Center dressed up in a variety of costumes for the recent “Red Ribbon Week,” an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually across the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985. —Courtesy Photo
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The 46th Annual Wewoka Sorghum Festival included a Fall Art and Photography Show that was held in the Deibler Building on Wewoka Avenue. Students, Amateur and Professional artists submitted artwork in the Drawing/ Painting categories. There were several students from Wewoka High School who submitted artwork into this year’s competition. Below is a list of students who submitted artworks for judging:
Read moreOklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recently selected for the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Hall of Fame. He was recognized during the OACC’s annual conference luncheon, held Oct. 28 at Rose State College.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) was recently awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The purpose of the grant is to provide support and funding to Oklahoma communities to increase economic development opportunities throughout the state, particularly in rural communities. The application for the grant will become available on Dec. 1, 2021, and remain open until Jan. 7, 2022.
Read moreSen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was chosen Tuesday to represent Oklahoma as a state director by the nonpartisan Women in Government (WIG) all-legislator board of directors.
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Several Seminole State College students recently attended the production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at the Oklahoma City Civic Center. The Student Support Services (SSS) and STEM Student Support Services (STEM SSS) Projects sponsored the event. The purpose of the trip was for participants of the programs to have an opportunity to experience a performing arts event that is not typically accessible to them and to enjoy an enriching cultural performance. Students were also treated to dinner at Charleston’s in Bricktown and a brief stroll down the OKC Riverwalk.
Read moreSenator James Lankford (R-OK) Wednesday opposed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, (also known as S.4). Lankford has been outspoken that Democrats’ attempt to federalize our elections comes with significant negative consequences for our nation’s free and fair elections. The procedural vote to move forward to debate the bill failed by a vote of 50-49.
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