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Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is accepting applications from Oklahoma scholars wishing to apply for research funding up to $500. These awards are offered to encourage and increase original humanities research by Oklahoma scholars affiliated with an institution, ultimately leading to new information and dissemination of knowledge to the general public through presentations, digitization, or non-academic publications.
Read moreAs October drew to a close, much of Oklahoma had gone over a month without significant moisture— and for some areas, over two months. A new record for the all-time driest October seemed inevitable. However, a remarkable storm on October 30 changed that trajectory, bringing muchneeded rain and a severe weather threat. A confirmed EF1 tornado touched down near Fairland in Ottawa County, damaging homes and destroying outbuildings along an 8-mile path, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service. This event brought Oklahoma’s 2024 tornado count to 113, the fourth-highest annual total since records began in 1950, with 2019 holding the record at 149. The annual average is 57.5.
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Helping others has always been ingrained in Kallie Chapman’s DNA. As a youngster, the Chickasaw citizen from Coalgate, Oklahoma, wanted to play a role in being useful to others in their time of need.
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Millions of celebrants welcome family and friends into their home as overnight guests each holiday season. Hosting loved ones during the holiday season is a selfless act that enables families to create the kind of lasting memories that make December such a special time of year.
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The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs that need to be filled annually, but there has been a drastic decline in workers each year.
Read moreSeminole residents, particularly those along the N. Milt Phillips corridor, are urged to take precautions as a scene from this spring could play itself out again over the weekend.
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Amberlynn Mathews, a sophomore at Seminole State College, was selected as one of only eight student participants from across Oklahoma to attend the 2024 Oklahoma Academy Town Hall. This marks the second time that an SSC student has been chosen for this honor.
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