Nutrition campaign changing teen behavior in Oklahoma

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A campaign aimed at encouraging Oklahoma teens to eat healthy is making an impact, according to a recent academic paper published in an international journal. The research found that teens exposed to Swap Up, a campaign by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), reported an increase in healthy behaviors compared to those who hadn’t seen the campaign.

Start saving with Oklahoma 529’s Smart Steps bonus program for families

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Oklahoma parents and grandparents have an extra reason to start saving early for their baby’s future education with Oklahoma 529’s Smart Steps bonus offer. This week, Oklahoma 529 relaunched the popular program, giving parents and grandparents a special $50 match on new accounts opened for babies born this year.

Public Records

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Felony 003 – Douglas Dean Autry: Protective order violation. 004 – Forest Lynn Perryman: Trafficking in illegal drugs.

Hometown Heroes...

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Corllion Fleeks (of Hugo), a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrols toward his objective during the Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 14, 2022.
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Choctaw Nation launches new campaign focusing on the ‘Choctaw Proud’

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DURANT –– The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is launching another iteration of its Together, We’re More campaign named ‘Choctaw Proud.” This phase of Together, We’re More features 18 tribal members from different careers, locations and walks of life, making a difference in Oklahoma and beyond. With inspiration coming directly from the Choctaw people, Choctaw Proud points out that no matter what you do, each member of the Choctaw Nation is a part of something greater than themselves.

Eastern announces fall 2022 honor rolls

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WILBURTON –– Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2022 semester. There were 110 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more credit hours during the semester.

Free ODWC trapping workshops set; sign-up now open

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Anyone who has ever wanted to learn about trapping for furbearers such as raccoons, coyotes and bobcats will have two chances soon. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will offer two free land trapping workshops.
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