The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Oklahoma under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA).

Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free webinar July 26 from noon to 1 p.m., CT, to learn more about their federal crop insurance options.

Last week, Hugo made a statewide splash by being mentioned on Travel OK’s Weekender series. Travel OK, part of the Oklahoma State Department of Tourism, shoots a video series that showcases fun weekend trips people can take across the state of Oklahoma.

STILLWATER –– Oklahoma State University awarded degrees to 4,084 students thi spring, including 2,465 from Oklahoma Graduates are listed by their hometowns, along with degree and subject area.

• Cavanal Services owner Carl Brown of Poteau wins Chahtapreneur of the Year On June 9, Choctaw Nation’s Small Business Development Department held their annual Chahtapreneur Award Ceremony at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, where they revealed its Chahtapreneur Award winners.

Felony 050 – Thomas Wesley Cofer: Burglary, second degree. 051 – India Jordan: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday received an application for the first over-the counter birth control pill. The move came as the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning of Roe v.

Today’s Scripture: “If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name,” says the LORD Almighty, “I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not set your heart to honor me.”

We have absolutely no relief in sight from this amazing heat wave with the temperatures hitting 98 to 102 every day from the 14th to the 25th of July. This week’s full moon is called the Buck Moon.

• Economics for southeast Oklahoma The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and Choctaw Small Business Development (CSBD) are proud to be a single source entry point for Choctaw tribal entrepreneurs (Chahtapreneur).