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.

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.

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.

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.

The Board of Commissioners of Choctaw County issued a Burn Ban Monday morning, effective immediately.

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.

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.

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Lucile Morehouse, daughter of Nathan and Autumn Morehouse, just received the Noble Cause award from Noble McIntyre at the age of 13. She represents Choctaw County and Boswell 4-H and went on live with Fox 23 in Oklahoma City with Mr.

WILBURTON –– Kiamichi Tech is proud to announce the successful completion of its inaugural BEST STEP program, offered through Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).