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Oklahoma food donation law making small impact
Watching students throw leftover cafeteria food away each day, a Clinton woman’s heart broke. Sally James, 70, who used to work in a public school cafeteria, said the amount of food she saw tossed every day was hard to watch. It was especially difficult as a senior citizen who has to pick between getting groceries or buying medicine, she said.
New Oklahoma school board takes over charter oversight, Catholic school Court order
OKLAHOMA CITY — A newly formed state board that promises to be “the tip of the spear” in education innovation for Oklahoma met for the first time on Monday. The Statewide Charter School Board will oversee seven virtual charter schools and four brick-and-mortar charter schools in Oklahoma. It also takes on the mantle of carrying […] The post New Oklahoma school board takes over charter oversight, Catholic school Court order appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Interim executive director named for Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
OKLAHOMA CITY – A board that oversees the state’s cosmetology and barbering industries named an interim executive director at its meeting Monday. The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering announced Michelle McFarland will oversee the agency’s operations as it continues to search for a permanent leader. They’ve been searching for a permanent leader following […] The post Interim executive director named for Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
The way we were: See photos of OKC in the '90s 📸
⛈ Temperature check: Humid and cloudy, with a chance of afternoon storms, according to AccuWeather. High of 84, low of 68. 📅 Today in History: In 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was finally ratified. Passed by Congress two years prior, the landmark amendment guaranteed citizenship to all persons “born or naturalized in the United States," and that all citizens will be provided with “equal protection under the laws.”
3 Plainsmen Make Oklahoma Orange All Star Baseball Team
Next week July 15th-17th at David Allen Memorial Ballpark All-Star teams from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas will play in the High Plains Shootout. The 3 Plainsmen who made the Oklahoma Orange Team are Whaetley Chaloupek, Aidan Robinson, and Keon Young. Below is the schedule for the Oklahoma Orange Team. July...
At least 5 Oklahomans drowned over Fourth of July weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY — Fourth of July weekend was a deadly one for Oklahomans on the water. Since July 3, authorities reported at least five drownings at Oklahoma lakes and ponds. The Oklahoma City Fire Department worked eight drowning calls in the last month, and five of those people died.
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