Shape Your Future, a program of the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), encourages students and families to work physical activity into their daily routines during National Bike and Roll to School Day on May 4.
New findings from scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation could clarify a lingering mystery about chemical changes in the brain that occur during stress-induced drug abuse relapse of methamphetamine and cocaine.
Though many things come and go, much of what still remains in Shawnee displays hints of days gone by. A longtime home at 632 N. Broadway has served as ground zero for many different uses, like a residence, business or ministry.
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Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students and Forester Riley Coy of the Oklahoma Forestry Services paused to take a photo before heading out on a 1.5-mile hike at Lake Thunderbird on April 21. Forester Coy provided insight about trees and other flora in the area, as well as the state. Pictured (left to right, back row): Riley Coy, Blake Parrick, Kaden Brill, Jenna Harrison, Anna Kelsey, Sydney Winchester, Uriah McPerryman, Abigail Shook, Thomas Choate, Marlee Hunter, Colin Dulaney, Jordan Lewis, Hunter Winn, Frank Bourlon, Brent White, Hailey Wallace, and Ayzia Shirey; (left to right, front row): Erin Bronson, Allyson Randall, Ava Adams, Caryssa Bui, Rebekah Choate, Cynthia Bui. SSC
When it comes to severe weather, proper preparation and knowing what to do in certain situations can save you and your family’s lives. That’s why I’m encouraging Oklahomans to Get Ready for when—not if—the next disaster happens. Storms in Oklahoma often occur without warning, not leaving you enough time to prepare. Here are three important steps you can take to stay safe during the storm:
STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardeners know the challenges of selecting plants that will thrive in Oklahoma’s extreme growing conditions. Fortunately, the Oklahoma Proven plant program can assist with selection.
Pottawatomie County Commissioners have approved a change order involving construction of the County Administration Building, which is now expected to be completed in late August or early September. According to District 3 Commissioner Eddie Stackhouse, the change order is for an additional $50,721, which includes lighting fixtures, lighting controls, material and labor.
With the official start to summer just five weeks away, AAA wants travelers to know if they’re planning summer travel, it’s time to secure plans. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for Memorial Day weekend alone are up 122% over last year.
Gardening is a process, and as in every process, there will be periods of downtime. We don’t want our young gardens to get bored, so let’s get to gardening with a fun project. Whether you have sown your seeds in the ground, in pots, or in a seed tray, you’re now waiting for things to happen, right. So what do we do now?