DURANT –– The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) Healthy Lifestyle Team is excited to announce the start of the Trail of Tears Chahta Nowvt Aya (Choctaw Journey). The journey is a three-month, 620-mile virtual team walking challenge open to everyone touched by the Choctaw Nation.

As Spencer Rattler rose to his feet after fumbling in the first quarter of Oklahoma’s 55-20 victory over Florida o Wednesday, he began pleading his case. The redshirt freshman believed he was in a throwing motion before Gator linebacker Khris Bogle knocked the ball out of his hands.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The next set of grants and loans are now available from the Agricultural Enhancement and Diversification Program. This program helps fund qualified, agriculture-related projects across the state with zero percent interest loans and grants.

• Increased access points to be available for larger population groups in communities across the state OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced its strategic plan to transition into phase 2 by offering the COVID-19 vaccine to first responders and healthcare workers outside...

• Majority of Oklahomans believe vaccines are safe and effective; plan to receive COVID-19 vaccine once available OKLAHOMA CITY — Most Oklahomans believe vaccines are safe and effective, and plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent statewide survey conducted by Amber Integrated.

Growing up on a small farm, Andy and his dad worked some long hours together. But sometimes they just relaxed, “sittin,’ spittin’ and whittlin,’” as his dad called it.

The Museum of the Red River invites young artists age 11-19 to submit artwork for its biennial youth art competition. Submissions will be accepted from Jan. 19-23; artists may bring their pieces by the Museum during regular business hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Funeral services for BJ Youngblood, of Wright City, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec.

Funeral services for Timothy Johnson, of Ringold, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.