Body Organizations in 36 rural Oklahoma counties can apply to receive up to $5,000 in funding through a new Oklahoma Arts Council grant program.

Body • Summer teacher professional development grants The Fund for Teachers is extending its deadline for teachers to apply for self-designed professional development grants until 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

Body Perhaps CEC’s best-known and most anticipated youth program, Youth Tour, is a week-long, all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington, D.C., in June of each year.

Body BROKEN ARROW –– The eighth annual Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit is set to take place March 1 - March 3, 2022, at the Stoney Creek Hotel located at 200 W. Albany Street, Broken Arrow, Okla.

Body Ever received a frantic phone call from someone needing help? Out of nowhere in a dazzling blue sky, that swiftly moving thunderstorm of need rolls in over your nice quiet afternoon. And the peaceful rhythm of the day is suddenly set to an uneven beat.

Body Second Nine Weeks A Honor Roll Ethen Drawdy Rusty Geisbrecht Dina McClanahan Kashlyn Durant Drew Dodds William McAtee Haleigh Lemons A&B Honor Roll Darcee Burton Kianne Crippin Dacelee Garrison Jaxton McClain Alexandria Pemberton Jaycee Riley Abigail Silverling Madison Allen...

Body Poteau Public School superintendent Dr. Don Sjoberg announced the District Teacher of the Year –– Victoria Fisher, who is in her fourth year of teaching Spanish at Poteau High School.

Body THE FORT TOWSON FFA had the opportunity to host members of the state officer team during the 2021-2022 Goodwill Tour. Students got to visit with the state officers, pick their brains, and learn about leadership along the way. Contributed Photos

Body The Choctaw Casino & Resort in Grant will be hosting a job fair from 12 to 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Choctaw Nation Community Center, 408 N. M St. in Hugo. Open positions include: Bartenders, servers, hotel EVC and cooks.

Body HUGO LIONS CLUB December Students of the Month were: Camden Holt and Natalie Edwards. They are pictured with Hugo High School principal, Greg Holt.