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Visiting Writer’s Series kicks o with Rilla Askew and Paul Austin

7 months ago By News Staff

Cameron University’s Visiting Writer’s Series kicks off on Friday, October 20, with novelist Rilla Askew and author/ poet Paul Austin. The writers will read samples of their work starting at 7 p.m. in the McCasland Ballroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex.

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OSDE speaks to states about success of Teacher Signing Bonus Program

7 months ago By News Staff

The Oklahoma State Department of Education spoke today to representatives from across the nation on the success of Superintendent Walters’ first of its kind Teacher Signing Bonus program. This program is the gold standard for innovation, problem-solving, and solution-oriented approaches to address the teacher shortage nationally.

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Explore haunted trails in October at Oklahoma State Parks

7 months ago By News Staff

Every weekend in October, discover a new haunted Halloween trail at a handful of Oklahoma’s state parks. These unique experiences are a great opportunity for families and couples to discover more of what our state parks have to offer.

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FFA Chapter Officers attend annual COLT Conference

7 months ago By News Staff

Officers of the Blair FFA chapter participated in the 2023 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Offi cer Leadership Training Conference Sept. 19 at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton.

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Altus, Hollis men ordered to pay $68,000 for killing endangered whooping cranes

7 months ago By News Staff

Last week, four Oklahoman men were sentenced to pay restitution totaling $68,000 for unlawfully killing four endangered whooping cranes protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

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White House cornerstone laid

7 months ago By Kathleen Guill

On Oct. 13, 1792, the cornerstone was laid for the presidential residence that would later be dubbed the “White House” in the newly designed capital, Washington D.C. President John Adams was the first president to reside in the mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The White House, reportedly so dubbed because its white-gray Virginia freestone contrasted strikingly with the red brick of nearby buildings.

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October is Bat Appreciation Month

7 months ago By Kathleen Guill

October is Bat Appreciation month. According to batcon.org, bats have been on Earth for more than 50 million years. With more than 1,400 species, they are the second largest order of mammals, and are widely dispersed across six continents.

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Chili Cook-off and costume contest scheduled for Oct. 28

7 months ago By Kathleen Guill

Main Street Altus is scheduled to host their annual Farm Fest Chili Cook-off Oct. 28, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m.

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When should you sell investments?

7 months ago By Emilysmith

If you’re a long-term investor, your portfolio may stay fairly stable over time. However, that doesn’t mean you will never sell any investments.

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Cow tippin’ season

7 months ago By Weskinder

Ithink I’ve mentioned this before, but did y’all know Oklahoma is the cow tippin’ capital of the world? Yep, another one of those highly useful bits of knowledge that I manage to put out there from time to time. Just so you know, there is fictional humor within this article.

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