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Special Agents from the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrested Wewoka Middle School Principal Cody Barlow, 33, at his home at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, according to an OSBI press release.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $14.2 million in 52 grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production, including access to fresh fruits and vegetables in Oklahoma City and Anadarko. This investment, which includes American Rescue Plan Act funds, will enable grant recipients like Oklahoma Women in Ag Association and Delaware Nation to increase food production and access in economically distressed communities, provide job training and education, and allow partners to develop business plans and zoning proposals. These grants build on $26.3 million in projects funded since 2020 and are part of USDA’s broad support for urban agriculture through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP).
Read moreAs 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.
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