According to the January monthly report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission, medical marijuana sales rose in SEMINOLE COUNTY between November and December. Tax revenue brought in a total of $48,217.97 in December. This was $2,137.61 more than the $46,080.36 that was collected in the previous month.
Read moreThe Oklahoma State Department of Education has released their Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2023-24 school year. The information came from testing that was done in the spring of 2024 and then compiled into report cards.
Read moreEach year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because of overpopulation. Just a few years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters were emptied out as pet adoptions reached all-time highs. Now that offices have reopened and people have returned to work and other activities, pets increasingly are being surrendered to shelters again, once more leading to overtaxed shelters and other facilities.
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The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, the state health department said Monday.
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Infections during pregnancy are common, but the health care experts at Merck note that the most common infections cause no serious problems. Despite that, expecting mothers and women hoping to become pregnant may still seek ways to reduce their risk of infections during pregnancy. That approach is understandable, and the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights the following ways women can lower their risk of infection during pregnancy.
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The rewards of parenting are bittersweet. Raising children successfully means they will one day leave home and embark on lives of their own. Once the proverbial chicks leave the nest, individuals may be left with a lot of empty home and a lot of time to fill.
Read moreCanned goods can be found in many kitchens. Canned goods run the gamut from fruits and vegetables to soups and sauces. The canning process helps to seal in the flavor and produce a shelf-stable product that can last much longer than foods packaged through alternative methods. North America is the largest canned food market, and Fortune Business Insights says the global canned food market size is projected to reach $111.13 billion by 2032.
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