MADISON, Wisconsin, July 31 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Detroit newspaper publishes FFRF op-ed denouncing blasphemy law * * * * * * FFRF Regional Government Affairs Manager Mickey Dollens has had a piece published in the Detroit News decrying the state's still-standing blasphemy law. "Michigan is one of only six states that still have archaic anti-blasphemy laws, alongside Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania  more

ADA, Oklahoma, July 31 -- East Central University issued the following news: * * * Oka Con'25 to Spotlight Innovation, Collaboration, and Community -- Now the John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference ADA, Okla. - ADA, OKLA. -- The Oka' Institute at East Central University is proud to announce the dates for its annual water sustainability conference, Oka Con'25, now officially renamed the John and Kay Hargrave Water Sustainability Conference. The conference will be held October 21  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 1 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * Massachusetts state senator is 'Secularist of the Week' for leading blasphemy repeal FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" is Massachusetts state Sen. Rebecca Rausch for leading the legislative effort to repeal the state's a  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Grady County 4-H'er Maggie Evans inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame * Media Contact: Dakota Ballard | 4-H Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9645 | dakota@okstate.edu From making a "fantastical surprise dessert" for the Grady County Festival as a 5-year-old to leading statewide initiatives in healthy living and STEM, Maggie Evans' 4-H journey has been defined by creativity, service and resili  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Hot tips for cool-season gardening * Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu Oklahomans are still in the heat of summer, but it's not too early to start thinking about a fall garden. Gardeners are accustomed to having fresh produce available and have developed an appreciation for nutritious vegetables. Fortunately, gardeners can extend   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mullin to Faulkner: Zeldin "Took a Sledgehammer to the Regulatory Environment" * "I ran because the regulations literally put one of our companies out of business." Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Fox News's Harris Faulkner on The Faulkner Focus to react to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's decision to rescind   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin joins "The Scott Jennings Show", Highlights Administrator Zeldin's Bold Action to Unleash American Energy * Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), joined "The Scott Jennings Show". The Senator discussed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin's recent action to unleash American energy as well as how Senate Republicans are pu  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service has issued a notice indicating that the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH), University of Oklahoma, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. The SNOMNH has determined a cultural affiliation between these items and specific Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation of the human re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Power Generators Air Coalition (PGen) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing its support for the agency's proposed rule regarding regional haze plans for Texas and Oklahoma. This proposed rule, announced in the Federal Register on May 23, 2025, aims to approve sections of regional haze state implementation plans (SIPs) for both states, which had previously faced disapproval from the agency. PGen outlined its s  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Protect Your Brand and Bottom Line: One-Day Internal Auditor Course returns Aug. 15 * Media Contact: Stephanie Greenlee | FAPC Communications Services Manager | 405-744-0442 | stephanie.greenlee@okstate.edu In today's fast-paced food industry, safety and quality are not optional -- they are essential. That is why the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is offering a one-day Intern  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Sohn Kyung-shik honored as Bennett Global Fellow * Media Contact: Hailey Rose Viars | Communications Specialist | 405-744-5496 | hviars@okstate.edu Sohn Kyung-shik, chairman of CJ Group and the Korea Enterprises Federation, has been named a Henry G. Bennett Global Fellow by Oklahoma State University -- an honor that recognizes visionary global leaders who are shaping the world through innovation, di  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * Tulsa District awards construction contract for roof repairs at Fort Sill By Brannen Parrish, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract for roof repairs at Fort Sill, Okla., July 30. Tulsa District awarded the $4.1 million contract to Trumble Construction Company of Texarkana, Texas. The Tulsa Distric  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District proposes to transfer Native American human remains to the Chickasaw Nation acting under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. This involves the remains of one individual discovered near Lake Texoma, a reservoir in Oklahoma and Texas. The precise location within the reservoir is unknown. The Oklahoma portion of the lake is within the Chickasaw Nation reservation. Consultation occurred with sever  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 31 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * U.S. Slow Pitch National Teams Clinch Border Battle XV Title The Red, White, and Blue swept the final day of Border Battle XV with victories from both the Men's and Women's Futures teams, capped by U.S. wins in the Men's and Women's Border Battle matchups against Canada. Click here for the full schedule, results, event info & more " (https://www.usasoftball.com/team-usa/competitions/2025-border-battle-xv/) 202  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 1 -- USA Softball issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * USA Softball Reveals U-23 Men's National Team Roster for 2025 Pan American Championship USA Softball has announced the U.S. U-23 Men's National Team (MNT) roster that is set to compete in the 2025 Pan American Championship slated for September 13-20, 2025. The 16-player roster will travel to La Pampa, Argentina, where they will look to qualify for the 2026 WBSC U-23 Men's World Cup set to take pl  more