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A local church is doing its part to help children across the world experience the true meaning of Christmas.
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The Senate has concluded its interim studies for this year after holding dozens of hearings so senators could dig into various policy issues. In addition to hosting my interim study last month, I attended several others to learn more about what my colleagues are working on. Among those was an interesting study on school districts entering into interlocal cooperative agreements. Many senators use their interim studies to learn as much as they can about a specific policy area before filing legislation on that topic. Now, bill filing is just around the corner. Shortly after the election, new senators will be sworn in. Then, bill filing will begin in mid-November and run through the middle of Jan- uary.
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By Trisha Gedon Type 2 diabetes is a dangerous disease that can lead to a myriad of serious health problems if not well-managed. Some modifiable risk factors, however, can be changed to help reduce the risk of developing the disease.
Read moreOklahoma Humanities (OH) is accepting applications from Oklahoma scholars wishing to apply for research funding up to $500. These awards are offered to encourage and increase original humanities research by Oklahoma scholars affiliated with an institution, ultimately leading to new information and dissemination of knowledge to the general public through presentations, digitization, or non-academic publications.
Read moreAs October drew to a close, much of Oklahoma had gone over a month without significant moisture— and for some areas, over two months. A new record for the all-time driest October seemed inevitable. However, a remarkable storm on October 30 changed that trajectory, bringing muchneeded rain and a severe weather threat. A confirmed EF1 tornado touched down near Fairland in Ottawa County, damaging homes and destroying outbuildings along an 8-mile path, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service. This event brought Oklahoma’s 2024 tornado count to 113, the fourth-highest annual total since records began in 1950, with 2019 holding the record at 149. The annual average is 57.5.
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Helping others has always been ingrained in Kallie Chapman’s DNA. As a youngster, the Chickasaw citizen from Coalgate, Oklahoma, wanted to play a role in being useful to others in their time of need.
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