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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon has announced key dates for the Fall 2024 semester.

The public is invited to Clinton, Oklahoma for Corn Bible Academy’s 60th annual German Feast and Auction on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This will be the second feast at the school’s new 40 acre campus in Clinton after operating in the town of Corn since 1903. The event will take place at 22387 E 1070 Road in Clinton from 10am until 2:30pm.

NORHTEAST Fort Gibson: February 11. Elevation is 2.5 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 46°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around channels, main lake, and points. Crappie slow on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, and main lake. Paddlefish good snagging below the dam, channels, and main lake. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur is back in Oklahoma following a productive week at the NASDA 2024 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Arthur, who is the President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, led meetings and discussions about agricultural policies that impact Oklahomans, as well as the rest of the United States. “Ag policy is incredibly important for all of our farmers and ranchers,” Arthur said. “The chance to sit around the table and carry forward a message from our home states to the federal level will hopefully have a positive impact on ag policy.” One of the biggest policy priorities discussed at the conference was the passage of a unified farm bill. An updated bill is critical to farmers, the rural economy, and communities of every size. The bill must ensure that farmers have a reliable safety net and consumers have access to safe and affordable food.

STILLWATER, OKLA., Feb. 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $533,000 to support the growth of three agriculture producers in Oklahoma expand business operations via the USDA Rural Development Value-Added Producer grant. The Value- Added Producer Grant program helps agricultural producers enter value-added activities to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income.

Lisa Friesen, Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has been awarded a substantial grant of $1,034,341 over three years through the USDA Rural Development Learning and Telemedicine Program.

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Phil ended his earthly journey on January 30, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He left our world peacefully after living with Alzheimer’s disease in his final years.

The SWOSU College of Pharmacy will be hosting a Pharmacy Day for high school juniors and seniors on Wednesday, March 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This program will consist of handson, interactive lab activities conducted by faculty and students at the College of Pharmacy as well as prizes, giveaways, and lunch provided at the SWOSU Student Union. Established in 1939, the College of Pharmacy at SWOSU has positioned itself as one of the best educational values for pharmacy in the nation. Given the nationwide shortage of both pharmacists and pharmacy students, this is a great time to consider the profession. The goal is to educate high school students about the pharmacy program at SWOSU and the many exciting opportunities currently available to graduates with a pharmacy degree. There is a 60-student limit for this event, and it is first-come, first-served. Students can register directly, or school officials can register for multiple students to attend. If interested, please contact Dr. Erin Callen at erin.callen@ swosu.edu.

A 34-year-old Noble man is being held on a $20,000 bond in the Beckham County Detention Center after being arrested for domestic abuse resulting in great bodily injury.

A 37-year-old Elk City woman is being held on a $10,000 bail in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with child neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia and use of drug paraphernalia.

A 33-year-old Elk City man is being held on a $50,000 bond in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with possession of a synthetic controlled substance with the intent to distribute and a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia.