House passes expansion of right to bear arms
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Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, on Wednesday secured passage of a resolution in the House that would expand Second Amendment protections for Oklahoma citizens if approved by voters.
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UCO awards Astronaut John Herrington honorary doctoral degree; first in University history
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John Herrington, Ph.D., the first Native American in space, was awarded the University of Central Oklahoma’s first-ever honorary doctoral degree, March 8. UCO President Todd G.
SWOSU students attend 2024 Student Leadership Retreat
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Recently, twenty Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students representing various departments attended the 2024 Student Leadership Retreat at the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) on Thursday, Feb. 29. This event, sponsored by the Council on Student Affairs, the Oklahoma Student Government Association, the Student Advisory Board, and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, aimed to provide opportunities for students to grow their leadership skills.
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a retired male over 65 and a former occasional cigar smoker.
Nationally attended Scissortail Creative Writing Festival scheduled for April 4-6, 2024
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The annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival returns to East Central University April 4-6, 2024, marking the 19th year the festival has taken place. Kai Coggin (Hot Springs, Ark.), Steve Yarbrough (Boston, Mass.) and Quraysh Ali Lansana (Tulsa, Okla.), will be the featured authors this year.
Do what Jesus says
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Are you part of that group that thinks other people ought to follow all the rules even if you don’t? You know what I’m talkin’ about, “Do not do as I do but do as I say.” How many of us as parents, teachers, coaches, leaders, or – yes, even pastors have ever said something like this?
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge 81st annual Texas Longhorn Cattle auction scheduled
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The 81st annual Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge longhorn sale will be held at Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, Inc. (Apache Auction Market) in Apache, Oklahoma on Thursday April 11, 2024. Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing is located 0.75 miles northwest of Apache, Oklahoma off Highway 19. Approximately 50 animals will be available, including 2 year old bulls, yearlings, and calves. Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing will have information pertaining to the sale available on their website (http://www.stockmanoklahoma. com) and Facebook (https://www. facebook.com/stockmanoklahomalivestock/).
Time for financial spring cleaning?
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Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing up your financial environment, as well.
Dan Jacobsma become new district attorney
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Dan Jacobsma became the new District Attorney for Judicial District III upon taking office on Friday, March 1. Jacobsma replaces David R.
New books chronicles SW Oklahoma women
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A mother-and-daughter team of Jackson County Oklahoma have published two new books which cover the lives and stories of the women of southwest Oklahoma’s five counties. “Prairie Mothers In Their Own Words” is drawn from interviews with 51 local women, which were collected for over a decade by local biographer Glyna Marple Olson and her daughter, Lisa Olson Rogers of Edmond.