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Teacher Pay Raises, Cell Phone Ban Top Oklahoma Senate’s Education Agenda

by News 6
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has announced key legislative priorities to strengthen the state’s education system ahead of the upcoming session.Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) and Sen. Ally Seifried (R-Claremore) outlined their proposals on Monday at the state Capitol. Their initiatives focus on increasing teacher pay, banning cellphones in classrooms, ensuring students master critical skills, recruiting skilled... Read More.

Trump cancels travel for hundreds of refugees already cleared to come to Washington

by AP
WASHINGTON STATE — Refugees who had been approved to come to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration.Thousands of refugees who fled war and persecution and had gone through a sometimes yearslong vetting process to start new lives in... Read More.

Sen. Goodwin Enters Plea for Stop Sign Violation

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Mayor Monroe Nichols as Senator Goodwin's attorney. We have corrected that error and apologize for the mistake.Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin entered a nolo contendere plea in traffic court on Sunday and was convicted of failing to stop at a stop sign in... Read More.
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DoorDash to Begin Deliveries of CBD Products in Oklahoma

by Ch 9
Food delivery service DoorDash announced the company will begin deliveries of hemp-derived CBD products to select states, including Oklahoma.What is allowed in Oklahoma?DoorDash says only adults are allowed to purchase the products, which include food items such as drinks, gummies, snacks, and chocolates.The eligible food items are legally required to contain no more than... Read More.
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Log10 LLC Acquires PCDA Spec Building, Solidifying Long-Term Commitment to Ponca City

by Ponca City Now
The Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) is pleased to announce that Log10 LLC, a food safety consulting firm and microbiology lab specializing in the research and production of probiotics, has acquired the spec building it has called home since 2015. This milestone underscores Log10’s commitment to Ponca City and highlights the company’s significant contributions... Read More.

West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Making Violent Threats to Trump on Social Media, Possession of Drugs

by WFLX
WFLX-West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) interim Chief Tony Araujo announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon about an arrest made following alleged threats against President Donald Trump. WATCH: Interim Chief Araujo announces arrest of a man for making violent social media threats against Trump:West Palm Police press conference Jan. 25, 2025According to police, on Jan.... Read More.
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Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma

by The Associated Press
By MARK SHERMAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take on a new culture war dispute: whether the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.The justices said they would review an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that invalidated a state board's approval of... Read More.

Oklahoma wants federal inmate transferred so he can be put to death

by The Associated Press
By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top prosecutor asked the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer an inmate to state custody so that he could be executed for his role in the kidnapping and killing of a 77-year-old woman in 1999.Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested the transfer on Thursday of... Read More.

Ponca Playhouse to Present “The Little Prince”

by Ponca City Now
The Little Prince by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar is based on the classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.Ponca Playhouse at 301 South First is proud to present this heartwarming tale for all ages, directed by Maya Arana. Showtimes are 7:30 on Friday and Saturdays, January 24th, 25th, 31st and February 1st.2:00 p.m. Sunday... Read More.
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