We all know that exercise helps our bodies in many ways. But how, exactly, does going for a jog or bike ride lead to those beneficial genetic, biochemical, physiological and genetic effects? An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation researcher is seeking to answer that question.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation celebrated its 77th anniversary in Idabel on April 25 as part of its statewide “77 for 77” campaign that harkens back to the foundation’s roots. “This year, we’re going to touch all 77 Oklahoma counties to say ‘thank you’ to Oklahomans for daring to dream in 1946 and for supporting that dream ever since,” said OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D.

Attorney General Drummond is pushing back against a would-be rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would prevent law-abiding Americans from privately selling firearms without becoming federally licensed as a firearms dealer. Drummond is part of a 21-state lawsuit challenging the proposal in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

FORT TOWSON –– The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a living history event to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the fort. The event will be held on May 18 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Arraignment was scheduled for Matthew Wilson this week after he was bound over as charged on five felony complaints. According to court records, Wilson, who was arrested in January after being identified as a person of interest in the destruction of a local radio station’s tower for the purpose of stripping the copper and selling it, was charged with the following felony counts: 1.