Choctaw Nation urges safety precautions ahead of total solar eclipse
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On April 8, 2024, Choctaw Country will be treated to a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Because of this event’s rarity, public safety officials expect an influx of visitors in southeastern Oklahoma on April 8 and the weekend leading up to it.
1840’s solar eclipse watch party to be held at Fort Towson
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The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a solar eclipse watch party with a period encampment on Monday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The event costs $10 per person at the gate, with no charge for military or Oklahoma Historical Society members. Solar eclipse glasses will be available for purchase at the site while supplies last. Experts say eye burns are the most common injury during events like this.
Fort Towson Honor Roll students announced
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Fort Towson School announced third nine weeks Honor Roll students A Honor Roll Cutter Boetticher Asher David Paislee Smith Alaska Wallace Brinsley Ingold Everleigh Minnaar Chayden Williams Paxton Brewer Abel Calvert Logan Day Wylie Hicks Lily McAtee Summer Price Holley Siverling Kianne Crippin Canden Wisener Sawyer Morgan Catherine Deaton Jagge Manuel Meghan Rymel Anna Drinkard Drew Earthman Kyra Johns Samantha Scott Mya Thomas A/B Honor Roll Easton Earnest Jayde Ellis Hadilynn Hudson Jeramy Caldwell Arieanne Heady Hunter Lee Kaylyn Chance Kamilla Jenkins Isaac Lemons Kaytlin Wilson Briar Bell Gabriel Gunter Wyatt Hudson Allie McClain Jaxton McClain Dina McClanahan Lilah McNeely Oliver Willimon Kylin Wright Aiden Blair Braylee Daniels Braxton Greer Lakyn Gross Sophia Joslin Aiden McClanahan Abigail Siverling Dean Yang Anthony Sons Emma Pettit Jermy Duncan Presley Couch Kashlyn Durant Gunner Reed Nova Wallace Drew Dodds Seth Lemons John Lewis Nevaeh White Kynza Wright Zayah Barker Braxley Hudson Denton McClanahan Micaela Soto Taylor Vandever Katie Makerney Ely Burris Audrey Caldwell Acelee Ellis Haleigh Lemons Paula Lemons Liam McAtee Hannah Soto Melody Wilhite Kamryn Earnest Addison Greer Honesty Chumley Lilly Darity Tyrone Manning Karlee Merker Kaleigh Payne Trevor Priddy Abigail Williams Karston Dodds Hailey Makerney Roxanne Weston Danielle Brents Madison Diggs Jordan Frost Trenton Tims Micheal Krup Kennedy Gurry Destiny Chumley Kameron Hammons Kayden Payne Bailee Wilson Kolton Wilson Cody Ainsworth Autumn Diggs LuCasey Gurley Konnor Johnson Dawson McClanahan Ashawnta Mims Trace Shirley Mya Thomas Liv Troup Hailey Wyatt MacKenzie Wyatt Perfect Attendance Carter Day Jensen Dodds Denver Morgan Easton Earnest Maverick Hinsley Jayde Ellis Emrynn Rayburn Jaysa Hinsley Chayden Williams Olen Barnes Janiah Miranda Holley Siverling Logan Day Kaylyn Chance Jaxton McClain Kylin Wright Kianne Crippin Dacelee Garrison Lakyn Gross Abigail Siverling Damian Thompson Graeson Hudson Asher Harvison AJ Sons Emma Pettit Jermy Duncan Jacqueline Deaton Kashlynn Gurry William Jackson Chance Shomo Nova Wallace Ariana Yang Shianna Miranda Kynza Wright Nevaeh White Averee Melton Bella Miranda Micaela Soto Kymber Ludy Ely Burris Kamdyn Wilson Knox Pettit Jason Guest.
What parents don’t know about bullying could be hurting their children
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• Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying offers need-to-know tips for parents There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide.
Kiamichi Tech included in statewide nursing agreement with higher ed partners
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Practical Nursing graduates can now transfer credit earned at Kiamichi Tech toward Registered Nursing (RN) programs at Carl Albert State College, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Murray State College and 11 other higher education institutions in the state.
OJA, ODMHSAS collaborate to prevent deaths from fentanyl
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The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has partnered with the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) to help promote healthy and safe communities by shedding light on the dangers of fentanyl.
OMRF scientist finds links among three age-related diseases
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Physicians and scientists have long suspected a connection between three separate illnesses that often affect older people. An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist recently verified that suspicion, providing a potential treatment pathway.
Shape Your Future shares tips for National Nutrition Month
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Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering resources on nutrition and health to Oklahomans ahead of National Nutrition Month in March. The observance is an opportunity to recommit to a healthy lifestyle by creating small habits that foster significant transformations.
Disabilities Awareness Day celebrates 30th anniversary
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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services will host People with Disabilities Awareness Day on March 5. The event brings hundreds of people with disabilities, their families and their supporters together and will again be held at the Oklahoma History Center. People with Disabilities Awareness Day 2024 logo.The event is marking its 30th year.
