the point Sometimes it’s hard to take a step back and soak in all the positive things that touch our lives. Without a doubt there can be some rough roads, and some people have more than their share.

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DURANT –– Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the schedule and speakers for the 15th Biennial Native American Symposium – “States of Sovereignty” – which will be held on the Durant campus on Friday, November 17. This event will be a hybrid event, with online options available as well as in-person attendance.

OU Daily Sports PROVO — Jackson Arnold didn’t like what he saw. With 2:07 to play on third-and-7, Oklahoma was on the brink of putting BYU away with a first down.

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HUGO –– A resolution was reached last Tuesday at the Hugo city council meeting, regarding an item that has spent months on the agenda. A three-to-one vote was submitted in favor of purchasing surveillance cameras for various locations throughout the city.

WILBURTON –– The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the 4th Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 18, 2023, at 6 p.m.

The 10th annual Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit is set for Feb. 28 - March 1, 2024, at the Edmond Conference Center located at 2833 Conference Dr, Edmond, OK 73034. The focus of the conference is to increase the availability of local food in Oklahoma communities and strengthen farmers markets and agritourism sites through education and networking opportunities.

There’s something unique about cattle grazing bright green winter wheat here in Oklahoma. The relationship between farming wheat and cattle brings sustainability for the environment and increased opportunity for Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers.

HUGO –– The Electrical Lineman Training Program at Kiamichi Tech graduated its third class on Friday, Nov. 10.