The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board will award its second round of grants to help combat the state’s opioid epidemic, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced. The board voted this week to issue up to $29 million in grant awards to Oklahoma counties, municipalities, public school districts, technology school districts and public trusts later this year.

Does your exercise routine consist of occasional yardwork and walks around the neighborhood? Maybe less than that? If so and you’re age 60 or older, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has a pathway to propel you into a healthier lifestyle. Two OMRF scientists are seeking 75 healthy Oklahoma City-area residents to complete a comprehensive study for people in that age group who do not regularly exercise.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Housing Authority (HACNO) Connect Home program with the Trailblazer Award at its annual ConnectHomeUSA Summit. The Trailblazer Award recognizes communities with exceptional commitment to ensuring that all people and communities have the skills and technology needed to benefit from a digital economy.

• There is no public health threat associated with the cases at this time OKLAHOMA CITY –– With the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has been on high alert, monitoring the situation in Oklahoma. Last Tuesday, the OSDH is reporting two measles cases in the state.

Aging is something everyone has thought about at some point in their life. But what we all try not to think about is aging to the point we cannot care for ourselves. Those who are unable to care for themselves usually end up in the nursing home.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com While watching our teenaged son play four years of high school basketball games years ago, we both noticed an absolute truth; Our son could not seem to grasp that he wasn’t able to block every shot that was put up by the opposing team. He obviously believed that it was his God-given job to stop any player headed to the goal.

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• Legendary band to perform hits “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” and “Dream On” The Oak Ridge Boys are coming to Stage 271 inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant on Saturday, April 26. The legendary band has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Gospel Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame, as well as being inducted into the Grand Old Opry.