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McLoud Historical Society is hosting a Spring tea for princes and princesses of all ages on Saturday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. at McLoud Museum, 421 W. Broadway. To help cover the cost of supplies, there is a small donation at the door.

Celebrated annually on the first Saturday of May in Prague, the vibrant festival that honors Czech heritage is scheduled this weekend in Prague. A parade, music, dancing, and food - including the beloved kolache pastry - are part of the festivities.

Between bouts of rain, work started last week on the mural at Jefferson Elementary School. With at least two more weeks of rain expected in the forecast, the project may encounter several delays in the coming days.

Oklahoma Baptist University hosted a retirement reception for three long-time faculty and three staff members on April 24 at the Geiger Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Retiring employees include Marcia McQuerry, registrar, after 42 years of service: Dr.

About 700 alumni, friends and supporters gathered April 1 on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University for a night that marked not just the 10th Green and Gold Gala, but a defining moment in OBU’s historic journey toward the future. Held for the first time on Bison Hill, the biennial event broke new ground with a record sponsorship total of $391,000, which was $132,000 more than the previous event, and a tremendous fundraising total of $502,885 for the university’s bold Shape the Future campaign.

Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual Awards Chapel on April 23 in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors within its schools and divisions and also presented its four highest student awards.

Dr. John Hassell, Associate Professor of Software development at the OU Polytechnic Institute and SSC alumnus, spoke on the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium stage during his presentation “AI Myths: A Clear Look at Artificial Intelligence” on April 23.