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Icy Ree Normore Robinson Wichita, Kansas
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The Oklahoma History Center is presenting a Podcast celebrating women for Women’s History Month, A Very OK Podcast. It is a new podcast focused on Oklahoma’s Native American ballerinas, Maria Tallchief, and Marjorie Tallchief (Osage), Yvonne Chouteau (Shawnee), Moscelyne Larkin (Peoria/ Eastern Shawnee), and Rosella Hightower (Choctaw) were all born in Oklahoma during the 1920s and went on to become prima ballerinas. Nicknamed the “Five Moons,” they achieved the pinnacle of success in their respective ballet careers, making their marks in America and on the international stage. They were named Oklahoma Cultural Treasures in 1997. A beautiful mural in the Oklahoma State Capitol, Flight of Spirit (above), painted by Mike Larsen (Chickasaw), pays tribute to them. Our guest on this episode are writer, director, actor, and dancer Russ Tallchief (Osage), the great-nephew of Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Visit https:// www.okhistory.org/historycenter.
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Denise Tyus is a second-generation cowgirl from Damascus, AR where she works as manager for a major corporation. Denise is a wife, a mother and a grandmother that not only spends her time competing in rodeo, but also officiates basketball both high school and women’s college. From time to time prior to a horse accident, Denise played softball in a fifty
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CONGRATULATIONS to Landen Yates and Lainee Yates! They were both selected to participate in the Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship Event at OYE where they will proudly be representing Hughes County Ag Youth and Holdenville 4-H! Landen Yates will be participating with US Senator Markwayne Mullin - Caleb Cochran District Director Lainee Yates will be participating with US Senator Markwayne Mullin - Josh Owen Oklahoma State Deputy Director. Legislative / Celebrity Showmanship is one of the most important and enjoyable shows of the year during OYE. Each year, more than 100 Oklahoma legislators and celebrities attend the showmanship contest where they are paired with exhibitors to compete for top showman. This is an opportunity for Oklahoma Legislators and Celebrities to meet with the future leaders of the agriculture industry. Landen and Lainee Yates have the opportunity to become the teacher, of something they are very passionate about, to their Oklahoma leaders and share an amazing experience.
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March 8th, Caitlynn Rosenow signed with Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Soils Judging Team. Caitlynn is also a recipient of the Eastern Oklahoma State College Mark McGee Memorial Scholarship which will be presented to her on March 21st at the Oklahoma Youth Expo in OKC. Caitlynn earned her State FFA Degree as well and will be walking across the State FFA Degree stage in May to receive that award. Caitlynn plans to attend EOSC to pursue a degree in Agricultural Education and follow in her two favorite agricultural educators footsteps - her advisor, Mr. Purkins, and her dad, Matt Rosenow, who teaches AGED at Stuart.
Read moreHoldenville, Oklahoma - In a recent development, law enforcement officials have uncovered an illegal marijuana grow operation in Hughes County, located at 3564 N 369 Rd, Holdenville.
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Read moreThe Weleetka Public Works Authority convened for its regular meeting, bringing together members of the community to discuss crucial matters concerning the town’s infrastructure and operations.
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