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Oklahoma Schools Hope Cellphone Bans will Keep Focus on Learning
OKLAHOMA CITY — More than a decade ago, a small school district in southeast Oklahoma banned students from using cellphones during the school day. Warner Public Schools has scored among the top schools in the state ever since, consistently earning A’s and B’s on annual state report cards. Superintendent David Vinson said the cellphone ban […]
Oklahoma's red dirt has a lot to do with the lack of basements in Tornado Alley
If you're looking for a home in Oklahoma and wonder why it's hard to find one with a basement, there's a good reason. They're an uncommon find in the Sooner State. For example, out of nearly 17,000 Oklahoma homes currently listed for sale on Zillow, only 429 of the listings mention having one. By comparison, Indiana had roughly the same number of listings but over 5,300 basements. ...
Oklahoma duo The Imaginaries covers a hit Frankie Valli ballad for 'Reagan' soundtrack
As newly elected president and first lady Ron and Nancy Reagan (Dennis Quaid and Penelope Ann Miller) hit the dance floor at their first inaugural ball in the biopic "Reagan.," Oklahoma husband-and-wife duo The Imaginaries are the ones making the music just beyond the spotlight. "Even though you barely see us, you hear...
Tropical Trouble Brewing: Flood Threat for Louisiana and East Texas Next Week
SHREVEPORT — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:34 AM on September 8, 2024. Tropical System Could Trigger Flooding by Mid-Week. A tropical weather system forming in the northwest Gulf of Mexico could bring significant rainfall and potential flooding to parts of Deep East Texas and Northern and Northeastern Louisiana by mid to late next week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport. Forecasters warn that if this system develops, heavy rains will start impacting the Four-State Region as early as Tuesday, intensifying on Wednesday and Thursday.
Oklahoma lands federal literacy grant as questions loom over state's handling of other funds
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $58.9 million grant over five years to the Oklahoma State Department of Education in what the national agency says is a focus to boost literacy rates for children. The federal agency made its announcement Wednesday concerning Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant awards. Oklahoma state...
Oklahoma's tax revenues up $24.2M over last year
(The Center Square) - Oklahoma's tax revenue in August is up by 1.9% over the same month last year, "a reflection of Oklahoma's resilient economy," according to the state treasurer's office. The state collected $1.27 billion in August, which is $24.2 million more than in August of 2024, according to information from State Treasurer Todd Russ. The most significant increase in August was in the "other tax sources" category at...
Degree programs at OU, OSU approved, deleted by Oklahoma higher education officials
Oklahoma’s State Regents for Higher Education on Thursday approved nine proposed degree programs, declined to approve one and deleted four. The State Regents approved degree programs for Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Connors State College and Redlands Community College. ...
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