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Schools around the country know they have a bullying problem but are not always sure what to do about it. Many of them have tried various anti-bullying campaigns, but it simply isn’t enough.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections announced today it will begin a body camera pilot program at the end of the month. Correctional officers in select locations will wear the cameras during their shifts to test and perfect their use before a complete agency rollout slated for the end of 2024.

Under current law, if a person owes toll money, they are prohibited from renewing their vehicle registration until they pay their toll. Representative Annie Menz, D-Norman, filed HB2968, which would remove the ability of Service Oklahoma to deny renewal vehicle registration for unpaid tolls. Menz says her office has received feedback from constituents about this issue, and while she appreciates Service Oklahoma, it is time to make this adjustment.

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced it is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year. Traditionally, students apply as a high school sophomore to attend OSSM for their junior and senior years. Occasionally, students also apply in their freshman and junior years of high school. There is no cost to state residents for tuition, room, or board. To apply to OSSM, visit the website at www.ossm.edu or call the Admissions Office at 405-522-7802.

The Al Harris Library and the Department of Language and Literature at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) announced today that it will host a series of discussions of science fiction books written by women: “Speculative Women, Future Bodies.” The first of these events will be held on January 25 at 7 p.m. in Al Harris Library’s 2nd-floor instructional room.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve had to change the time of day that I visit the local dog park, because a new neighbor brings his two huge, aggressive dogs each morning at the same time as I do. They charge other humans, chase and snarl at other dogs, and make it impossible for other dogs to socialize calmly. The neighbor does nothing to control them and tells other owners that it’s their fault that his dogs are acting aggressive. To prevent injury to my dog (or myself), I now wait until after work to go. But this is inconvenient for everyone in the neighborhood.

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Music Academy is happy to announce that enrollment is now open for the Spring 2024 term with a registration deadline of Jan. 24. The Academy offers a diverse range of group classes, private lessons, and adaptive lessons for students aged 3 and up.