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Today In History

February 25 is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 309 days remain until the end of the year (310 in leap years).138 – Roman emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius as his son, effectively making him his successor.

Abolition Bill Gains Support After Rally

OKLAHOMA CITY– Support for the total abolition of abortion reached historic levels Monday as hundreds of abolitionists gathered at the capitol for the annual Abolition Day rally.

Environmental Law Focus of Free Training

STILLWATER – Illegal dumpsites are more than an eyesore – they can pose serious environmental and public health risks. To help combat the issue of illegal roadside dumps, Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S.

House Passes Miller Mental Health Worker Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, REdmond, secured House passage today of House Bill 4275, legislation aimed at expanding opportunities for certified behavioral health case managers and peer recovery support specialists to serve in more community settings.

Rough Riders History in Oklahoma

PERRY, Okla. — The public is invited to a free program at the First Bank Event Center in Perry on Tuesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the Rough Riders in Oklahoma with a presentation by Jay Eby. The Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry is helping organize this event.

House Education Committee Passes Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Common Education Committee today advanced House Bill 4427, authored by House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, strengthening Oklahoma’s adjunct teacher policy while prioritizing student success in early grades.

Hilbert Named Speaker Designate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has re-filed to serve as speaker-designate for the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. Hilbert was the only member to file for the position.

Jesse Jackson Black Leader and Activist, Dead at 84

The Reverend Jesse Jackson died February 17 at age 84.Jackson, an advocate for civil and human rights and a politician, was born in Greenville South Carolina and was the founder of multiple organizations that later merged to become the PUSH coalition.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Maybe it isn’t my place to say, since my tax bill won’t change any if the Geary bond issue passes, but that never stopped me before.I believe, in most instances, that a bond issue for a school district is like marriage.