• Oklahoma Human Services to begin processing Cohort 10, will host informational meetings Oklahoma has made a dramatic reduction in the wait time for Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) — from 13 years in 2022 to just one year in 2025. The shortened wait follows legislative investments beginning in 2022, when the state allocated funds to address a backlog of more than 5,000 applicants.

• In wound healing and clinical excellence in patient satisfaction and wound healing rates Physicians, leaders and clinicians at Paris Regional Health announce that Paris Regional Health Wound Care Center has been awarded the prestigious Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Most people with a beating heart want to be loved. Oh yes, I am certain that psychiatrists would be quick to point out there is a certain tiny percentage of humans who feel no love and have no need to be loved. But overwhelmingly, most of us crave the feeling of warm acceptance, or being valued for simply who we are, and nothing else.

FORT TOWSON –– Fort Towson Historic Site will host “History Day Camp” for kids ages nine to 13 from Tuesday, May 27, through Thursday, May 29. The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

With less than a month remaining until the May 7, 2025 federal REAL ID deadline, Service Oklahoma has issued more than 2.1 million REAL ID-compliant credentials statewide. A REAL ID is not required to drive or for in-state identification but may be needed to board domestic flights or enter certain federal buildings starting May 7.

Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Years ago, right after I began Coffee-Time Column, a friend suggested I write an article addressing “Dealing with your ex after the divorce.” Now, I don’t know much, but I do know that a writer is foolish to attempt to write about an unfamiliar subject.

Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Way too often finding yourself lying awake instead of getting your beauty sleep? As many know firsthand, that is an extremely common problem for a lot of people.

First United Bank announces the promotion of banking veteran Wes Shelton to President of Banking, recognizing his four decades of industry expertise and leadership. In this expanded role, Shelton will oversee bank system operations and lead First United’s Centers of Excellence, Credit Committee, and Special Assets team, ensuring continued financial excellence and strategic growth.

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A bill aiming to clarify and strengthen guidelines surrounding an individual’s capacity to make health care decisions passed the House floor with a 87-6 vote. House Bill 1687, authored by Rep.