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Legislation by Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, aimed at improving awareness and prevention of dangerous blood clots has passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
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Today is the 69th day of 2026 and the 80th day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell spoke the first intelligible words transmitted over a telephone: “Mr. Watson -- come here -- I want to see you.” In 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. In 1971, the U.S. Senate passed the 26th Amendment, which would lower the minimum voting age to 18. In 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed, leading to the grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft worldwide days later. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908), violinist/composer; Clare Boothe Luce (1903-1987), playwright/politician; Chuck Norris (1940), actor; Jim Valvano (19461993), basketball coach; Sharon Stone (1958- ), actress; Rick Rubin (1963- ), record producer; Jon Hamm (1971- ), actor; Matt Kenseth (1972- ), race car driver; Timbaland (1972- ), rapper/ producer; Robin Thicke (1977- ), singer-songwriter; Carrie Underwood (1983- ), singer-songwriter/ actress; Olivia Wilde (1984), actress; Ego Nwodim (1988- ), actress/comedian; Bad Bunny (1994- ), rapper/ singer-songwriter. TODAY’S FACT: From 1875 through 1893, the Bell Telephone Company faced 587 unsuccessful court challenges to its patents, including five decided by the Supreme Court. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1995, retired basketball superstar Michael Jordan announced his retirement from baseball after a single season in the minor leagues. Jordan played his first comeback game with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls eight days later. TODAY’S QUOTE: “Instagram has become a great tool for assessing whether or not you want to see a certain person in real life.” -- Ego Nwodim TODAY’SNUMBER: 156.3 million -- Americans who voted in the 2024 presidential election. TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon (March 3) and last quarter moon (March 11).
Read moreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Isaiah Marshall Harjo, age 28, of Ada, entered a guilty plea to one count of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Indian Country, punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine, and one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Do Bodily Harm in Indian Country, punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Read moreNearly 8,000 miles away from his home state of Punjab, India, fourth-generation farmer Harsanjam Singh is leaving his mark through research in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Formerly a master’s and now doctoral student in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Singh’s research in soil science and crop production is creating innovative solutions for farmers across Oklahoma.
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Avedis Foundation has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Cami Engles and Dr. Greg Grant.
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Wilson Elementary Honors Students of The Month
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SSC Joins Read Across America, Encourages Young Readers
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