Latest Posts

Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

10 months ago By News Staff

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company’s plan to auction off customers’ genetic data as part of its bankruptcy proceedings violates consumer protection laws.

New poll shows strong business support for CareerTech’s skills-based training

11 months ago By News Staff

A new statewide poll of Oklahoma business leaders underscores a resounding message: Skills-based training programs like those offered by Oklahoma CareerTech are vital to solving the state’s workforce challenges and attracting new investments to the state.

‘Raising our kids as pigs’

11 months ago By Andy And Renie

Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Sick and tired of trying to teach little Johnny how to be potty trained, instead of leaving a tell-tale path of stain everywhere he goes? Exhausted from the constant battle to teach your two little warrior-siblings to learn to love each other and not try to kill each other every day? Ready to just toss in the towel and let those kids just live exactly how they please, because you are too sick of it all to care anymore? Could be, but sorry, you don’t have the right to walk away and let them live any way they choose.

OMRF scientist receives $1 million to study genetic link to lupus

11 months ago By News Staff

Backed by a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist hopes to better understand the connection between a specific gene and lupus.

Tobacco helpline doubles free nicotine replacement therapy support

11 months ago By News Staff

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is increasing its support for Oklahomans who are thinking about quitting tobacco. Beginning July 1, the Helpline began offering four weeks of FREE nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) — including patches, gum or lozenges — to all registrants, doubling the previous offer.

Drummond warns consumers about scam soliciting preemptive bail payments

11 months ago By News Staff

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about the resurgence of a scam where fraudsters are producing fake arrest warrants and asking individuals to post preemptive bail at virtual currency kiosks.

Schier named HHS Head Football Coach

11 months ago By Scott Schier

Veteran football coach Scott Schier has been named by the Hugo Board of Education to be the head football coach for the Hugo Buffaloes for the 2025-26 football season. Schier has more than 20 years of coaching experience and is also the head Hugo Buffalo Baseball Coach, in which capacity he will continue into the 2026 baseball season.

Schier will be announcing early-season practices and other team meetings in the next few weeks.

Tournament Champs!

11 months ago By News Staff

THE LADY HOOPERS, coached by Elmer Gardner and Shanique Colbert, are recent Tournament Champions including a big tournament win in Paris, Texas. Members include: Serenity King, Chrisette Littlejohn, Nevaeh Webster, Aakayzia Tonihka, Amorah Bruce, Jaylee Taylor, Aakiyah Cole, Presley Roberts, Bobbi Barretta and not pictured... Assistant Coach Amy Hill Roberts.