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It has been another challenging year as American families and parents continue to struggle to find work, put food on the table, and make financial ends meet. Being able to give their children a merry Christmas can feel out of reach. Supply chain and economic hurdles bring extra challenges this year to Toys for Tots, the 74-year-old national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Their annual mission is to provide toys, books, and games to children in need while delivering a message of hope to inspire children and build their self-esteem.
Read moreThe term “digital transformation” is used a lot in business, and while the concept has existed for years, it’s discussed more than ever today as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital transformation describes a company’s adoption of software so it can adapt quickly to business and market changes and stay competitive in a rapidly-evolving landscape. Local brickand-mortar stores opening e-commerce websites to sell products and services online, restaurants introducing online order capabilities for takeout and local attractions such as zoos and museums adding online reservation tools and virtual visit options to their websites are all examples of digital transformation in action.
Read moreA surge in COVID-19 cases during the holiday season is anticipated, a state health official told local authorities last week.
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Left, Strother High School students interested in pursuing a trade after high school attended the Apprenticeship USA Trade Fair on Friday. The event was held at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship Training Center in Oklahoma City in honor of National Apprenticeship Week. Many Oklahoma building and construction trades were represented including electrical, masonry, HVAC, plumbing, pipe insulation, welding and more. “Talking to different programs today helped me narrow my focus more on electrical or HVAC in the future” says freshman, James Coleman. —Courtesy Photo
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Editor’s note: Excerpts of this story originally appeared in The Collegian, Seminole State College’s campus newspaper, in September of 1996.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Senate on Friday overwhelmingly approved new maps for Oklahoma’s five congressional districts. The Senate also approved new district maps for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Both bills go to the governor’s desk for consideration.
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