DURANT, Oklahoma, June 4 -- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma issued the following news: The Choctaw Nation launched a new website to honor and share information about Choctaw tribal members who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Choctaw Veterans Archive can be found at veterans.choctawnation.com. The site is a collection of stories and information for and about Choctaw veterans. It features sections for Choctaw Veteran Biographies, Veteran Resources, and Events and News for Vete  more

DURANT, Oklahoma, June 5 -- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma issued the following news on June 4, 2024: Choctaw Nation Assistant Chief Jack Austin, Jr. recently graduated with a master's degree in biblical/theological studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. It took Austin about two years to complete the course, but he feels the time put in is worth it for his faith journey. "Anyone that knows me, knows my faith is very important to me, "Austin said. "I don't make any big decision  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 5 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on June 3, 2024: Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and 19 other governors announced their plan to unleash American energy and sent a letter to President Biden to push back against his administration's attacks on energy production. Republican governors have prioritized an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy. The governors call on the Biden administration to: * End regulatory overreach that restricts domestic en  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 5 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news: The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently approved artificial intelligence (AI) degree programs at Rose State College, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. The programs are the first undergraduate AI degrees offered in the state. "These degree programs are a great leap forward in our commitment to innovation in education and will position Ok  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 4 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news: The State Regents' Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) recognized faculty members, an administrator, three college and university teams, and one college consortium for their outstanding work during Friday's State Regents meeting. The Rose State College Writing Committee was honored with the Oklahoma Online Excellence Award for Open Education Impact. The recipient of the Oklahoma   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 5 -- The Oklahoma House issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Legislature has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety and security of students and staff in schools across the state with the passage of House Bill 4073, also known as "Alyssa's Law." This landmark legislation, authored by Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, and Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, implements a mobile panic alert system in all school districts starting with the 2024-25 schoo  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 4 -- Public Service Company of Oklahoma, a unit of American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has named Dwayne Apple as the company's new vice president of Distribution Operations. Apple replaces Jennifer Ellis who has assumed a new leadership role with PSO's parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). Apple will be based in PSO's Tulsa office and will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the elect  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, June 4 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: Ryan Moses, a history major at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, has been awarded the 2024 Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Scholarship in Leadership and Public Service. Moses, from Moore, is set to graduate in 2026. The Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Scholarship in Leadership and Public Service honors Johnson's commitment to increasing the number of college graduates in Oklahoma to meet   more