For more than a century, scientists have been puzzled by the ability of the planarian flatworm to regrow its entire body. A recent discovery at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation addresses a key piece of this mystery.

Children in southeast Oklahoma go back to school soon and county health departments are encouraging parents and guardians to make immunization appointments for their children as soon as possible to ensure they are ready for the first day of school.

Building on a long-standing commitment to student success, a majority of Paris Junior College courses will transition from 16-week to eight-week terms this fall. Students registering for Fall 2022 courses will choose Fall 1 from Aug. 29 to Oct.

A growing number of Republicans are erupting over news of an FBI raid of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, accusing federal agents of unfairly targeting the ex-president for political purposes, with some suggesting that the law enforcement agency be “defunded.”

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister issued a call to action for Oklahoma college students to join the state’s Math Tutoring Corps. The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is recruiting tutors from around the state to provide online tutoring for up to 1,500 grade 7-9 students to strengthen their math skills.

Friday, August 12 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Cabbage Corn Bread Sugar Cookies Wednesday, August 17 Roast Beef & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Rolls Chocolate Cupcakes.

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Good luck teachers, staff and students in the upcoming school year! The deadline for the Calendar of Events is 12 p.m. each Tuesday.