The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has programs that provide assistance. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices are prepared with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to residents, agricultural producers and impacted communities.

A mom and her child whose home had no heat. An older man who had suffered mild hypothermia and had no where to go.

Kiamichi Tech’s Practical Nursing program has been ranked as the sixth best LPN/ LUN program in the Southwest region of the United States for the year 2020. “As the only Oklahoma program to make the top 15 list, we are thrilled that the accomplishments of our instructors, staff and students are being recognized at this level,” said Shelly Hovis, Practical Nursing Director at Kiamichi Tech.

For something that symbolizes love, the heart has a number of enemies. The latest is COVID-19.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– A 2021 Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individual health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Oklahomans who do not have health insurance may be eligible to purchase coverage through the health insurance marketplace. The SEP was created following the Executive Order issued by President Biden on Jan. 28, 2021. Beginning February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021, this SEP will be open to all exchange-eligible consumers who are submitting a new application or updating an existing application.