Humphrey comments on OMMA layoffs
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OKLAHOMA CITY –– Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, issued the following statements about the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA).
Local school receives PSO STEM grant
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PSO Announces 2024 AEP Foundation STEM After-School Grant Winners Seventeen FFA chapters across Oklahoma will receive a total of more than $36,000 in American Electric Power Foundation FFA STEM After-School Grants this year. The AEP Foundation is the charitable arm of American Electric Power, parent company of Tulsa-based electric provider, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO).
Partnership formed to address Oklahoma’s veterinarian shortage
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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry recently announced a new partnership with the Farm Journal Foundation to address Oklahoma’s rural and food animal veterinary shortage.
“Quality Health Care Close To Home”
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The employees in the Nursing Department support the hospital mission statement by providing quality healthcare and a safe environment to improve the health and well-being of our patients. CMH provides a number of employment opportunities within the community.
CMH nursing staff provide a preceptorship program and a clinical training site for the Kiamichi Technology LPN (Licenses Practical Nursing) Program and the Healthcare Career Program. The Department also provides a clinical site for the Choctaw County Ambulance Authority employees.
Recent health behavior survey highlights positive choices of Oklahoma high school students
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The 2023 Oklahoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) indicates a 77% decrease in cigarette smoking among teens from 2013-2023. Additionally, the data reveals that 54% of public high school students reported never having vaped, and 78% didn’t vape during the 30 days before the survey.
Protecting Oklahoma workers from heat is a hot topic
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In most of the nation, all you need to do is to step outside to feel one of Oklahoma’s deadliest hazards: extreme heat. So far in 2024, the dangers of heat illness have killed 34 workers both indoors and out.
Burn ban in effect
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The Board of Commissioners of Choctaw County issued a Burn Ban Monday morning, effective immediately. It is unlawful for any person to set fire to any forest, grass, range, crop or other wildlands, or to build a campfire or bonfire, or to burn trash or other material that may cause a forest, grass, range, crop or wildlands fire. This will remain in effect for a period not to exceed 14 days.
Grocery tax cut takes effect Thursday
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Beginning Thursday, Aug. 29, the 4.5% state sales tax on groceries will be eliminated. The tax cut is part of a broader effort by the state legislature to address rising costs and promote economic relief across the state.
Divided council takes action on land conveyance
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HUGO –– Hugo City Council appeared divided last Tuesday during its regularlyscheduled meeting as they took action regarding the ongoing argument of the conveyance of land near Cora Lee Park. A motion was made by councilwoman Tina Bunn to revoke a March 6, 2024 conveyance of city-owned property located in the Washington Heights Addition.
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