Money awarded to fund lupus research for OMRF scientist
The National Institutes of Health has awarded an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist a $4.1 million grant to study how tiny genetic changes contribute to lupus.
Southeast Oklahoma Library System launches ‘Beyond Words’ magazine
The Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new free magazine, Beyond Words, set to debut in January 2025. This fresh, new publication is packed with library news, programs, and events that matter to YOU.
Joyce Ann Butler
Joyce Ann Butler, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2025 in Durant, Okla., at the age of 87. Born on March 31, 1937 in Antlers, Okla., Joyce lived a life characterized by her passion, love and kindness to all who knew her.
‘Tearing down your own house’
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Francis JoAnne (English) Gibson
Graveside services for Francis JoAnne (English) Gibson, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Jan.
Variety of services provided by KEDDO Area Agency on Aging
The KEDDO Area Agency on Aging provides a variety of services for those 60 years of age and older and some services for 55 years of age and older. Do you need help with dental, vision, hearing, or minor home repair? Do you need assistive living devices?
OMRF accepting Teen Leaders applications until March 1
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2025-26 Teen Leaders class. Applications are due March 1.
State election board conducts routine voter list maintenance
The State Election Board completed its routine, statutorily-mandated, biennial voter list maintenance on Friday, Jan. 17 and Tuesday, Jan. 21. The process removed 129,680 inactive voter registrations and 2,242 duplicate voter registrations from Oklahoma’s voter rolls.
Choctaw County to update hazard mitigation plan
Choctaw County is currently in the process of updating its FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan that allows for all participating jurisdictions and schools across Choctaw County to apply for federal grants for hazard mitigation projects, as well as potential infrastructure improvement projects.
Choctaw Travel Plazas unveil Chahta Rewards updates
Chahta Rewards members are earning up to 10 cents off every gallon of gas purchased at Choctaw Travel Plazas, Country Markets and The Mercantile at Choctaw Landing after a new update to the loyalty program kicked off in early January.
