TULSA, Oklahoma, March 27 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on March 26, 2024: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. told more than 100 public school educators Tuesday that renewal of the tribal-state car tag compact this year is critical to ensuring millions of dollars continue to flow to school districts, law enforcement and infrastructure throughout Northeast Oklahoma in the coming years. Chief Hoskin's remarks came as  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 27 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: The Senate Judiciary Committee has given unanimous approval to a measure clarifying Oklahoma statutes on voting rights for citizens convicted of a felony who've received a commutation or pardon. Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, is the Senate principal author of House Bill 1629, and Rep. Regina Goodwin, R-Tulsa, is the House principal author. Young said there's been confusion about such voter el  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, March 27 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association (OBEA) recently honored University of Central Oklahoma professional media students at its annual student broadcast competition with 22 awards for student-produced audio/radio, video/television and new media broadcasts. "This may be one of our best showings in the state competition. We are proud that our student's work is being recognized," said David  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, March 27 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: The University of the Ozarks Alumni Association Board of Directors has elected five alumni to join the board during the organization's annual winter meeting in February. The new directors will begin their terms on July 1, 2024. The new members are (pictured, clockwise from top left) Giselle Alfaro '05 of Little Rock, Ark.; Cory Maag '21 of Fayetteville, Ark.; Sean Riordan '06 of Little Rock; Whitney Lew  more