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As flu season fast approaches, and with the specter of Covid-19 still hanging around, there is yet another seasonal virus making waves lately. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, poses a threat for infants, young children, and older adults but can be slowed with good hygiene practices and precautionary common sense.
Read moreOklahoma Forestry Services is urging Oklahomans to continue using extreme caution in the face of elevated fire danger. While rains this week have given portions of the state temporary relief, it could take only a single day for our wildfire risk to reach levels we saw earlier this month. OFS is still asking everyone to delay outdoor burning when possible. Further, any outdoor burning activity that has occurred should be checked to ensure that the fire is fully extinguished.
Read moreAt their meeting yesterday, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved a new policy section establishing the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee. Formation of the new committee reflects provisions of House Bill 3543, authored by Rep. Chad Caldwell, which was signed into law during the 2022 regular legislative session and becomes effective Nov. 1.
Read moreOn Monday, October 17, 2022, law enforcement officials gathered at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters in Durant, Oklahoma, for the 2022 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Law Enforcement Summit. The event was co-hosted by the Choctaw Nation and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The goal of the summit was to provide law enforcement and prosecutors serving within the territorial boundaries of the Choctaw Nation an opportunity to discuss the continuing changes in Indian Country jurisdiction and to focus on continued collaboration between local, state, tribal and federal agencies.
Read moreDid you know that if a Barbie doll were life-size, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand 7 feet, 2 inches tall.
Read moreOklahoma CareerTech’s enrollment in fiscal year 2022 rose to 446,940 students -- from 426,125 in FY 2021 -- and was up in each of the state agency’s delivery arms.
Read moreOklahoma Baptist University will offer a fully online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies degree through the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry beginning January 2023. The University is taking applications for the program now. Designed for working professionals, classes for the online Christian studies program are offered online in an asynchronous format, allowing students to access classes at times convenient for their schedules.
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