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Presenters at a recent symposium for prospective teachers who labeled police officers as murderers and oppressors and urged teachers to refuse to cooperate with them only increased the chances that the teachers and students they claim to serve could fall victim to school violence, local law enforcement officers said.
Read moreThe diversity czars at the state’s two comprehensive universities—those in charge of ensuring that the institutions are properly promoting social justice, racial diversity, and equity—each make more than $200,000 a year. Oklahoma is no exception to the nationwide trend of bloating university budgets with departments, offices, and programs whose sole purpose is to address concerns about these so-called DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) issues. And no, those terms don’t necessarily mean what you think they mean.
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Larry Lloyd Bomhoff, 69, of Okarche, passed away Aug. 12, 2021, and is now with Jesus.
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Flora Nell Reid Deatherage, 82, resident of Altus, passed away July 22, 2021, at her home.
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James A. Crist, 80, passed away July 31, 2021, in McKinney, Texas, from pre-existing conditions exasperated by COVID-19.
Read moreAlthough there are no plans to go against state law, local school administrators are unanimous in saying they prefer decisions regarding COVID-19 protocols be made locally.
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WHICH BUS IS THE RIGHT BUS? – Principal Keith Campbell talks with Kingfisher Middle School students Thursday as they prepare to load buses after school. Thursday was the first day of school for students in Kingfisher, Hennessey, Okarche and Cashion. Lomega started on Wednesday while Dover and Crescent were in session the week before. [KT&FP Staff Photo]
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