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If you drove U.S. Interstate 44 north of Newcastle either out of, or into the community early last week, you were likely held up for some time. Slow movin cars inched forward to squeeze thru either a single northbound or southbound lane.

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To enhance the capabilities of local rural volunteer fire departments, Mid-America Technology Center (MATC) provides a comprehensive skills training program funded by state grant money which is specifically intended for firefighter training. This initiative underscores the importance of equipping volunteer firefighters with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies, ultimately ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities.

As the new school year approaches, families are busy buying supplies and making last-minute summer memories. Healthy habits can sometimes get overlooked in the rush. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), offers free resources to help teachers, parents and students maintain healthy lifestyles throughout the school year.

Victory Family Church will be serving Norman Public Schools and the surrounding communities at its annual Back to School Event!

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House Democrats advise Oklahoma school districts to continue following Oklahoma Statute that outline subject matter standards and reiterate that revisions are subject to legislative review before implementation as written in 70 O.S. § 11-103.6a-1 (OSCN 2024). This reminder comes after the State Superintendent sent out mandatory guidelines for Oklahoma public schools on Bible usage in classrooms.

As the Pioneer Library System enters the last weeks of the Summer Learning Challenge, enthusiasm and excitement among the staff and community are still going strong, according to a PLS spokesperson.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued guidelines Wednesday for how teachers should include the Bible in public school curriculum that include requiring analysis of biblical stories and art.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters released Instructional Support Guidelines for Oklahoma Teachers, including historical context, literary significance, and the artistic and musical influence of the Bible. The guidance also includes provisions for every Oklahoma teacher to be provided a physical copy of the Bible, the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Ten Commandments as resources in every classroom in a school district.