Choctaw Nation partners with OSU, CDC to fight tick-borne disease in Southeastern Oklahoma
The Choctaw Nation wants Southeastern Oklahomans to keep their eyes peeled for ticks on their reservation.
Choctaw Nation launches educational site alongside release of Marvel’s “Echo”
The series, which depicts a Choctaw superhero, was developed in coordination with the Choctaw Nation. The tribal government has launched a site to educate viewers about Choctaw history, culture and language.
Oklahoma Superintendent threatens breakup with statewide education organizations
Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Wednesday the State Department of Education is likely ending long-standing relationships with major statewide education organizations.
Oklahoma declines to participate in federal summer food program for children
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office says the state will not implement a federal summer food program for children because U.S. Department of Agriculture rules for it aren’t clear.
‘Not a drill’: Vian High School scare reminds rural Oklahoma of gun violence
VIAN — It is becoming increasingly clear that gun violence can occur anywhere, even a small town in eastern Oklahoma with a population of 1,300. The Vian Police Department has implemented more regulations in Vian Public Schools, as students and parents deal with the aftermath of a gun violence threat in their community. In January, […]
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Oklahoma institutions offer bilingual services to boost workforce
The state’s Hispanic population and workforce have grown, requiring more programs to ensure job readiness.
A USDA program gives a second chance to food that stores won’t sell — but is perfectly good to eat
Over 100 billion pounds of food goes to waste every year in America. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm to Food Bank is trying to cut down on that waste by connecting local farmers and food pantries, but its future depends on how much funding is included for the program in the next farm bill.
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‘This is their story’: Why a teacher in Osage County wants to teach ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
The new Killers of the Flower Moon film is sparking conversations about Oklahoma’s difficult history. But that is complicated by a state law limiting school lessons that make students feel uncomfortable about their race or sex.