• USDA invests more than $46 million for underserved, veteran, and beginning farmers and ranchers development projects nationwide U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced a more than $46 million investment in projects supporting America’s veteran, underserved, and beginning farmers and ranchers to help aspiring producers enter the business and improve their skills and knowledge to sustain their operations for years to come.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, as the first batching date for applications submitted for Fiscal Year 2025 funding through either the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) or Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

• Oklahoma Museum Association honors tribal efforts The Choctaw Cultural Center came home with two honors from the Oklahoma Museum Association’s 2024 Conference. This is the first time the 3-year-old tribal facility has received awards from the state organization.

• End the year with live entertainment at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant! From country to comedy and dueling pianos, there’s something everyone will enjoy. Nov.

The Raymond Gary Lake Association and Friends of Fort Towson are hosting the 2nd Annual Halloween Festival in downtown Fort Towson behind City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Huge halloween bounce house, halloween games, face painting, food trucks, winners of the decorated pumpkin contest announcement, witches and lots of entertainment! Sponsored by the Morynne Motley Estate.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6.

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Friday, Oct. 18 Barbecue Baby Back Ribs Candied Yams Greens Conrbread Muffins Pineapple Cake Wednesday, Oct.