Talking Trash – Another Trashy Award
By Richard Thackray
(Cushing, Okla) -- Since the last post of “Talking Trash” a lot has happened in our city, our country, our world. The Corvid19 virus has... Read More.
Author: Molly Payne
Situation Update: COVID-19
Media release update
As of this advisory, there are 565 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
There are an additional six deaths:
Three in Oklahoma County, a male and female... Read More.
USDA approves Oklahoma’s request for free meals for all students regardless of school free and reduced lunch percentage
Media release
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 30, 2020) – Oklahoma students statewide will soon be able to access two free meals a day following a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver, State Superintendent of... Read More.
State Rep. Rhonda Baker Details Education Options
Media release
(OKLAHOMA CITY) – State Rep. Rhonda Baker (R-Yukon), chair of the House Common Education Committee, today commented on education options that are being provided for Oklahoma public school students after the... Read More.
NextCare Holdings, Inc. Partners with Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Media release
Tulsa, OK – (March 20, 2020) – During this challenging time of COVID-19 Coronavirus, when comprehensive and efficient health care is critical, two local health care groups are combining their resources, allowing both... Read More.
Gardening and Hope
By Patti Weaver
In these trying times when no one knows how bad the coronavirus will get, I think we need a heavy dose of hope.
Many years... Read More.
DOC staff capture NOCC walkaway; second remains at large
Media release
(VINITA, Okla.) – Oklahoma Department of Corrections Inspector General agents and facility security staff have captured one of two inmates who walked away Wednesday afternoon from Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center (NOCC).... Read More.
State Board approves distance learning for the remainder of the school year
(OKLAHOMA CITY) – The State Board of Education unanimously approved an order that implements a Distance Learning Plan to complete the 2019-20... Read More.
Regional Food Bank to Shut Down Volunteer Opportunities to Public, Continue Distributing Food to Partner Agencies Across Central and Western Oklahoma
Media release
(OKLAHOMA CITY) – March 24, 2020 - In an abundance of caution and in compliance with orders from state and local officials, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will close its volunteer opportunities... Read More.
$775,000 Match Opportunity to Raise Necessary Funding for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Media release
Nonprofit Purchasing More Food as Retail Donations Decline and Need Increases
(OKLAHOMA CITY) – March 23, 2020 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is pleased to announce that several anonymous donors have agreed... Read More.
