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Understanding how communities share information during disasters is more crucial than ever because of the recurring and unpredictable nature of storms, floods, tornadoes and earthquakes. Arif Sadri, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, recently received a Faculty Early Career Development Award, known as a CAREER award, from the National Science Foundation to better understand how we communicate during these disasters.
Read moreIn response to the recent severe weather events that have impacted communities across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce the availability of a grant to aid veterans in their recovery efforts. This initiative is aimed at providing crucial support to those who have served our country and are now facing the adverse effects of these natural disasters.
Read moreFor generations, Americans have lifted up scripture-filled prayers in every season and circumstance. From the first national calls to prayer by our Founding Fathers seeking divine guidance, the truths of the Bible have been the foundation for prayer through every tragedy and triumph in our history.
Read moreGreat Plains, a Kubota dealership headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, has completed the acquisition of Arnett New Holland, Inc., a 2 store New Holland & Kubota dealership group with locations in Arnett and Enid, Oklahoma. The acquisition of ANH was completed on April 22, 2024.
Read moreThe University of Central Oklahoma inaugurated its 22nd President Todd G. Lamb during an investiture ceremony April 26 on UCO’s campus. The university welcomed hundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members and distinguished guests to the ceremony.
Read moreThis alligator managed to survive, thanks to brumation— the ability for reptiles to slow down their bodily functions. The critter had been trapped in a drainage pipe in Hilton Head, SC for some six months. According to wildlife expert Matt Kraycar, brumation “is basically like hibernation for reptiles. So as it gets cooler, they’re going to shut their body down. So by doing that, he doesn’t really need to eat as much as he typically would during the summer, and I’m sure there were still fish and turtles coming through those pipes as well, so it didn’t look like he was starving by any means.”
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Staff Sgt. Brock Wilson and Spc. Johnson Holcomb claimed the titles of Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Soldier of the Year at the 2024 Oklahoma Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, held at Camp Gruber Training Center, April 25-28.
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