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Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program marks 40-year milestone
Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program marks 40-year milestone
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program, an experience dedicated to empowering leadership in agriculture and rural Oklahoma, celebrates 40 years in 2024. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Part One: Hooked On Casual Sex
Part One: Hooked On Casual Sex
Dr. Dixie, I am appalled by how “normal” it seems to young adults to have sex with someone they hardly know, with no commitment. They have “dating sex” like we used to have movie dates! The two couples I know in which both spouses were virgins when they married endured enormous ridicule because they chose to wait. I know God says to wait, but I wish we had practical information for teens, that might make more sense to them.” Appalled by Sexual Carelessness Dear Appalled: Yes, practical, logical information is often more effective than only saying, “God said so.” Young adults who haven’t been taught about God’s design for sex rationalize their choices by saying, “Well, I know God will understand because… …she said she wanted to, and we just couldn’t help it. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Boyfriend’s Head Is Happily In The Cloud
Boyfriend’s Head Is Happily In The Cloud
Dear Abby 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Francisco Frias
Alleged drive-by shooting leads to charges in Elk City
At the beginning of an otherwise chaotic week for local law enforcement, the Elk City Police Department filed charges against two men in an alleged drive-by shooting. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
200 Fingers
200 Fingers
Busy at the Piano this Season 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
SWOSU to Host Second Annual Anatomage Tournament
SWOSU to Host Second Annual Anatomage Tournament
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce the upcoming Anatomage Tournament in collaboration with Anatomage, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. This marks the second year that the university has hosted this event, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with the Anatomage Table 3D technology while testing their knowledge of anatomy. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
SWOSU Faculty Member Found Her Dream Job
SWOSU Faculty Member Found Her Dream Job
SWOSU English Instructor Holley Brewer wanted to be a teacher when she was four. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
OHA Names GPRMC CEO As Sec/Treas To Board; Gebhart Chosen As Chair Elect
OHA Names GPRMC CEO As Sec/Treas To Board; Gebhart Chosen As Chair Elect
The Oklahoma Hospital Association installed a new board chair and elected new board members during its recent annual business meeting. Denise Webber, president & CEO, Stillwater Medical Center, was installed as 2024-25 chair of the OHA board of directors. Installing Webber were Tammy Powell, immediate past chair and president, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Oklahoma City; and Rich Rasmussen, OHA president & CEO. Jim Gebhart, community president, Mercy Oklahoma, was elected to serve as chairelect of the OHA board. He will serve as the association’s board chair in 2026-27. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Elk City High School Gets a C on the State’s Report Card
Elk City High School Gets a C on the State’s Report Card
Elk City High School received an overall C grade in their 2223 Report Card. The State of Oklahoma earned 55 percent, while ECHS earned 47 percent overall. In the area of chronic absenteeism, they earned 3.06 points out of ten possible points. This brought them in at 73.05 percent compared to the state’s 70.96 percent. Chronic absenteeism refers to students who miss ten percent or more of the school year for any reason. This indicator could mean a student is at academic risk. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Today’s Scripture
Today’s Scripture
Ephesians 1:13-14 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Erick hotel reportedly destroyed in fire
Erick hotel reportedly destroyed in fire
A fire that occurred on January 7 has reportedly left an Erick hotel “destroyed.” 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Clayton Hays
Investigation continues for fatal shooting on Merritt Road
Suspect currently held without bond on first-degree manslaughter charges 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
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