TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on March 12, 2024: On Monday night the Council of the Cherokee Nation approved a special election to be held in June that will allow Cherokee citizens to decide on whether to call for a constitution convention. The Cherokee Nation Constitution states that a question of whether to call a constitution convention must be submitted to the citizens of the Cherokee Nation at   more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on March 12, 2024: This week the Cherokee Nation and state of Oklahoma officially entered into a tribal-state compact governing tobacco sales. The compact will extend until March 1, 2034. "Over the years, compacts have served as a fundamental exercise of tribal sovereignty between the tribes and the state and exemplify the power of successful collaboration and respectf  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 13 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: A story of how one team's chemistry turned the Tide, the latest SEC Storied documentary is "BAMA SB," chronicling the magical path of the 2012 Alabama softball team as they stormed through the season and knocked off perennial powerhouse Oklahoma to capture the SEC's first ever NCAA Women's College World Series title. The film, presented by T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, will air on M  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, congratulates the Idabel girls basketball team for their remarkable achievement in winning the state championship. The team's outstanding performance throughout the season, marked by dedication, skill, and determination, culminated in a well-deserved victory. The Idabel girls basketball team showcased incredible talent and resilience, losing only one game throughout t  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today saw his main priority of the 2024 Legislative Session pass unanimously off the Senate floor. Senate Bill 2035 creates a new system for temporary license plates on vehicles sold in the state. Rules will be implemented so no one will have to drive without a license plate after purchasing a car. This change became Pro Tem Treat's to  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Senate Bill 1200 received approval from the full Senate Monday and provides that Oklahoma remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round should Congress pass legislation allowing states to choose whether or not to take part in the bi-annual time change. The bill's author, Sen. Blake "Cowboy" Stephens, R-Tahlequah, has long advocated for locking the clock, citing the health and safety b  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has received approval for legislation to reduce the number of virtual days held by Oklahoma public and charter schools. Under the provisions of Senate Bill 1768, virtual instruction would only take place in the event of inclement weather, staff shortages, illness, building maintenance issues, or if deemed necessary by school administrators. "It is alarming that som  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Senator Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, passed a significant judicial reform proposal in the Senate on Tuesday. Senate Joint Resolution 34 will give voters the opportunity to adopt the U.S. Constitution's judicial nomination process and apply it to how justices are selected for the Oklahoma Supreme Court. SJR34 would place a question on the statewide ballot this November to amend   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, received overwhelming approval for his legislation to raise the age of consent from 16 to 18. Senate Bill 615 aims to protect minors from predation by giving them two additional years of legal protection. "It is our duty to protect Oklahoma's children. Countless sickening instances have occurred across the state with predators targeting 16- and 17-year-old childr  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents met today to approve facility enhancements, new degree programs, administrative and academic appointments, the restructure of University College and other items. During the meeting, held on the Norman Campus, the Regents approved three new academic degrees to help address some of the state's top workforce needs. The approved offerings include  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: During its March meeting, the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents elected Eric Stevenson of Westerville, Ohio, as chair and Anita Holloway of Stuart, Oklahoma, as vice chair for the 2024-2025 term. Each March, the Board of Regents, by majority vote, elects a chair, vice chair and executive secretary. Each officer serves in their respective role for one year and until the election of their successor.  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma is furthering its commitment to excellence in education and its research mission of improving the lives of Oklahomans by making several strategic facility enhancements, including construction projects that include a new innovative weather research and radar advanced manufacturing facility, renovations to Stephenson Cancer Center, modernizing research labs, and improvements to a  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Martin Scorsese's film adaptation of the author David Gann's 2017 book Killers of the Flower Moon entered the 96th Academy Awards with 10 nominations -- and multiple connections to the University of Oklahoma. Principal photography took place April to October of 2021 in Osage County, Oklahoma, primarily within Bartlesville, Fairfax and Pawhuska. Scorsese and his production crew took advantage of OU's pr  more