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Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur has been named President of the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA. Arthur had previously served on the Food Export–Midwest Board of Directors.
Read moreLong before there was an “American Banjo Museum,” there was a National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame. Established in Guthrie, Oklahoma in 1998 and during the 15 years that followed more than 70 individuals and entities in the four-string banjo world whose career accomplishments might have otherwise gone unrecognized were honored by the Hall of Fame. In its infancy, the American Banjo Museum itself was an extension of the Hall of Fame, bestowing annual honors upon jazz age four-string banjo pioneers as well as the contemporary artists, educators, manufacturers, and promoters who carried on the traditions of their predecessors.
Read moreShopping is foremost on the minds of many people come the holiday season. When considering loved ones and acquaintances while making holiday shopping lists, tangible gifts, such as clothing or items for the home, may be the first things that come to mind. However, experiential gifts also merit consideration. Experiential gifts are those that focus on experiences rather than items. These can include anything from a horseback riding adventure to a spa day to concert tickets to getting behind the wheel of a race car. Experiential gifts can be tailored to people’s interests. A 2014 study by researchers at San Francisco State University showed people tend to realize greater well-being from life experiences and consider them to be a better way to spend their money. Overall satisfaction tends to be greater with gifted experiences than with material things. Furthermore, the Harris Group found that 72 percent of millennials actually want to spend more money on experiences rather than things.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY -- Literacy— the ability to read and write — is critical to achieving a successful education, career and quality of life. For Oklahomans who are blind, learning to read and write proficiently in braille provides access to the same opportunities.
Read moreAttorney General Gentner Drummond Friday announced the addition of key leaders to the Oklahoma Office of Attorney General (OAG) and outlined various structural changes to the operations of the office.
Read moreThe local American Legion Post on Friday presented Boom-a-rang Diner in Seminole with a special plaque recognizing the diner’s support of the Legion. Picture l-r are Trinity Wagner, Marie Mejia, Judy McKee, Post Commander Carl Odom, Robert Gatzke and Boom-a-Rang Manager Carrissa Eeds.
Read moreAfter hitting the ground running during his first week in office, Erik Johnson is settling in and establishing goals as District 22’s newest District Attorney.
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