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The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program returns this June to provide free meals and snacks for children all summer long.

-Birthdays-Today’s birthdays include LaVere Bishop, Courtney Brewer, Irma Bridges, Angie Brooks, Sandy Cellars, Rose Choate, Bernice Coffey, Raymond Courtney, Cassie Dinwiddie, Lorene Drake, Barbara Goforth, Cheyenne Harjo, Lucy Harjo, Jo Heath, Hemer Long, Mildred McCormick, Jo Mills, Cynthia...

The National Wild Turkey Federation presented Oklahoma’s Lydia Bullard with the prestigious 2026 Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship. Along with national recognition, Bullard received $10,000 to support her future of working in animal science.

(Editor’s note: This report has been regularly submitted by LaVere Bishop, who passed away over the weekend). The Boomer Seminole Duplicate Bridge group met Tuesday, May 19th. There were two and one-half tables in play. The winners were: First Place- Barbara and Bill Easter, Norman.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1941, recent German victories in World War II prompted President Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim an “unlimited national emergency.” In 1999, a U.N.

(StatePoint) With spring here, homeowners are tending their lawns to boost curb appeal and create an ideal space for kids, pets and gatherings. Whether you’ve been managing your landscaping for years or are just getting started, expert advice can help you tackle the toughest turf problems.

Registration for Class III of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Advocacy Boot Camp (ABC) will close on Mon., June 1 at 5 p.m. CDT. The year-long program focuses on making those interested in being a voice for children even more effective, said Joe Dorman, OICA’s CEO.

OKLAHOMACITY (UPI) — The highway department is using a “snooper” to inspect all major river crossings in Oklahoma in the wake of a bridge collapse which killed two persons. Highway Department Director R. A.

Dear Dave, My husband and I are in Baby Step 3. We currently have $1,800 saved toward our fully funded emergency fund goal of $20,000. I want to spend $400 on a flour mill that’s on sale. You use them to mill wheat into flour.

Our Blood Institute is teaming up once again with NBA champion and fan favorite Jaylin Williams (JWill) to give blood donors first access to a brand-new, limited-edition JWill shirt drop, created exclusively for OBI donors. The special donor center promotion runs May 26–31 while supplies last.