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Leaders of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee on Thursday unveiled a comprehensive package of education initiatives introduced for the upcoming legislative session aimed at strengthening schools, supporting teachers and staff, equipping students for success and empowering parents.
Read moreAlmost all people who have lived through a Near Death Experience (NDE) report participating in a particular series of events. While the details of each case vary among individuals, they generally begin with a feeling of separation of the consciousness (soul) from the physical body, followed by the soul “hovering over” the scene. This is followed by traveling through a tunnel while moving toward a great light. Then comes a joyful gathering with deceased friends and relatives. After that, most NDErs report meeting Jesus or God while undergoing a “life review.” After the review, it is understood that they are not yet in heaven proper, but stand at a boundary that prevents them from proceeding further. Finally, a decision is made to return to Earth and their resuscitated physical body. But this is where it really gets interesting. Christians claim that, according to the Bible, all these experiences should come as no surprise. In fact, the events observed during NDEs affirm what the Bible has long said about what happens to us when we die.
Read moreSeveral Garfield County community members were on hand to see Enid High School’s aviation students’ hard work take to the skies Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Woodring Regional Airport.
Read moreSenate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has filed a slate of bills to increase available affordable housing in the state. Oklahoma is 77,000 housing units short statewide for current workforce, even without increases in population. Almost a third of Oklahomans are cost-burdened when trying to pay for renting or owning a home, which holds back economic growth.
Read moreEducation committee leaders in the Oklahoma Legislature have put literacy laws at the forefront of their yearly policy goals, further entrenching childhood reading as a top focus for the 2026 legislative session.
Read moreThe state of Minnesota has recently made national news for an astounding level of fraud. When YouTuber Nick Shirley visited numerous daycare centers receiving an estimated $110 million in taxpayer subsidies, he found most appeared to serve no children. The resulting outcry led Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to abruptly announce he was abandoning a re-election bid. Federal officials are now investigating.
Read moreThe Boomer Seminole Duplicate Bridge group met Tuesday, January 13th. There were two and onehalf tables in play. The winners were: First Place- Susanne Sims, Seminole and Mary Ellen Martin, Shawnee.
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