latest
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior Monday announced new agreements with the U.S. Library of Congress and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as part of the Department’s Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The new agreements will preserve the survivor stories disclosed initiative’s oral history project, and inform the public on histories relating to the federal Indian boarding school system and its impacts on Indigenous children and their communities.
Read moreThe National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) joined its public partners in announcing $122.5 million in grants through the America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative: America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC). ATBC grants support projects that conserve, restore and connect habitats for wildlife while improving community resilience and access to nature.
Read more
Dining out or attending social functions often affords access to various types of foods and beverages. Cocktails and other alcoholic drinks will likely be on the menu as well, tempting people to indulge. Although one alcoholic drink while out at a restaurant will not sabotage a healthy eating plan, when spending a prolonged time in social situations, individuals may be compelled to have multiple drinks, which can be unhealthy and potentially unsafe. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, or whiskey each feature between 100 and 120 calories per 1.5ounce shot. The average beer comes in at 150 calories per serving. It's easy to see how calories can quickly pile up.
Read moreToday’s birthdays include Audra Bailey, David Blankenship, Matthew Brady, Hannah Cline, Alan Darr, Terry Dye, Debbie Epperley, Lloyd Fisher, Dean Gayler, Kristi Gray, Jessica Hall, Floyd Harjo, Trey Hodge, Aaron Khoury, Al Lucas, Connor McDonald,
Read more
Seminole State College participated in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing on Dec. 3 at Pete’s Place in Krebs. SSC was joined by delegations from other higher education institutions and state legislators for the event.
Read moreDog owners and animal lovers in general are invited and encouraged to celebrate the Christmas season with their furry friends while also supporting the local animal shelter.
Read more
The Milt Phillips/Hwy 99 construction project commenced approximately two weeks ago and will extend from Strother and Milt Phillips north to the airport. This infrastructure improvement involves concrete panel replacement, targeting the most deteriorated sections of the roadway to ensure a smoother and safer commute.
Read more