Gov. signs bill to protect privacy of homemade food producers
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Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday signed into law legislation that amends the Homemade Food Freedom Act to protect the private information of producers.
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Now may be ‘greenest’ time to replace car battery
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If your car battery is more than three-years-old, now might be the most eco-friendly time of year to replace it. AAA has launched its 13th annual ‘Batteries for Trees’ campaign, pledging to plant one new tree for every battery replaced by either its Emergency Roadside Service team, now through Sunday, April 28.
Youth practice STEM in the kitchen with Food, Fun, 4-H Bakes
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The popular Food, Fun, 4-H program is back in the kitchen this summer, but with a twist. In previous years, Oklahoma youth prepared main and side dishes, but this year’s series will focus on baking and how STEM is involved, including a lesson on cupcake coding.
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Y’all hear that timid knock at the door? It sounds like maybe the neighbor’s puppy is knocking with his tail. Well, you finally get up to open it and there is a stranger there who is shifting his feet and waving his hand very nervous and unsure.
Blueprint for the Future Cattlemen’s Conference set for May 22
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Oklahoma State University Agriculture will partner with Cattlemen’s Congress and the Noble Research Institute to host a summit for cattle industry leaders on the OSU campus in Stillwater on May 22 and 23.
SWOSU launches Pharm.D./MSHIM dual-degree program
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to introduce the Pharm.D./Masterof Sciencein Health Information Management (MSHIM) dual-degree program, which combines the Doctor of Pharmacy and master’s degree in health information management. This program represents a significant advancement in healthcare education, integrating clinical expertise with health data management. In Spring 2024, SWOSU welcomes its inaugural class, with seven Doctor of Pharmacy students admitted to this dual-track program: Campbell Coffey from Prague, Okla.; Iris Gonzales from Sulphur, Okla.; Madilyn Lee from Yukon, Okla.; Sarah Lane from Jones, Okla.; Megan Presley from Shawnee, Okla.; Paige Robinette from Waukomis, Okla.; and Zoe Van Etten from Fair Play, Mo.
Jackie Robinson becomes first black player in Major League Baseball
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Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born Jan. 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. He always excelled in athletics and attended University of California. He was the first athlete in the school’s history to letter in four sports: baseball, basketball, football, and track.
New scam targets Oklahomans
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Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahomans about a new scam where imposters are calling citizens to tell them they have won money. The caller claims to be an agent with the Attorney General’s office and tells recipients they need to pay a fee to collect their winnings.
Tillman County student awarded OSU scholarships
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A Tillman County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are part of the more than $1.8 million that students receive from the Ferguson College and its academic departments.
Don’t fall for these common Facebook scams
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It seems like Social Media scams are just getting more and more prolific. Car detailing and duct cleaning companies are two of the most common scams popping up recently. Another scam is a person selling concert tickets that they do not have.