Rob Collins, a highly respected Oklahoma media veteran, joined LMA on Jan. 11 as the project lead for the Oklahoma Media Center, a journalism collaborative of 20 state newsrooms.

With the current pandemic, terms such as “herd immunity,” “infection rates” and “contact tracing” are now part of daily conversations. You’d hear the same if it were a foreign animal disease, such as foot and mouth disease, hitting the United States. In such situations, animal disease traceability is critical to emergency response efforts.

If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one of the most important of these issues: health care costs. How can you prepare yourself for these expenses? First, get an early start on estimating health care costs.

Edit: Road closed at Turnpike Road, not Turner Turnpike. 

Tobacco kills thousands of Oklahomans every year. In an effort to change that, Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared January 20-27, 2021, as Oklahoma Quit Week. The OK to Quit Campaign is working to raise awareness of the free resources available to help people quit using all kinds of tobacco products.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported one additional death from Chickasha on Friday. 

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Friday that out of an abundance of caution he is activating over 75 members of the Oklahoma National Guard to assist local law enforcement should any protests at the State Capitol, or other locations, turn violent. 

OKLAHOMA CITY — State health officials are hopeful that the federal government will start allocating Oklahoma additional COVID-19 vaccine doses in the coming weeks as demand continues to exceed supply.

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Thursday the federal government has approved the State of Oklahoma’s request for public assistance for 16 additional counties to help with expenses related to the winter weather storm that began on Oct. 26, 2020.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported one additional death from Chickasha on Thursday. 

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook regarding strong winds and fire weather in Oklahoma. 

If you’re looking to make healthy choices in the New Year and want some help getting started, join the Chickasha Public Library’s Health Literacy Bingo program!  

Lawmakers, staff and Second Amendment supporters are being urged to stay away from the state Capitol this weekend as officials brace for possible armed and violent protests.

In an exceptionally timely session of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s Emerson-Wier Liberal Arts Symposium, acclaimed author and speaker Judah Pollack will explain the critical importance of innovation and disruption in our rapidly changing world.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported one additional COVID-19 death for Grady County on Wednesday. 

Blood transfusions are the most frequent procedure performed in hospitals with more than 33,000 daily donations required to meet patient needs in the U.S. To ensure blood is available when needed, communities worldwide rely on the commitment of altruistic blood donors who empower blood centers to continue serving their communities through the availability of a safe and robust blood supply.

Committee members of Chickasha’s Bullock Memorial Center will host a drive-thru luncheon to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2,210 new COVID-19 cases and 29 additional deaths on Tuesday. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported that over 150,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered statewide as of Monday.

Note: Story edited on Jan. 12 with quote from OSDH. 

The mayor of a small town in Grady County has received a big honor from the Oklahoma Municipal League and the Mayors Council of Oklahoma. 

There are currently 505 active COVID-19 cases in Grady County, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s daily situation update. 

The violent mob that stormed the national Capitol Wednesday repulsed many voters who supported President Trump’s reelection but the insurrection did not demoralize his zealots in America’s heartland.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 5,232 new COVID-19 cases and 31 additional deaths on Friday. 

On Monday, January 4, Mayor Chris Mosley issued a proclamation that the week of January 12-15, 2021, will be known as Dr. Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Educational Justice Week in Chickasha, OK. He was joined by Dr. R.P. Ashanti-Alexander, Ward 3 Council Member, to present the proclamation to the L…

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 3,781 new COVID-19 cases and 39 additional deaths on Thursday. 

When Jeff Greenlee picked up a Boston Marathon souvenir shirt for his 2014 race, he never imagined the most significant steps he would take in it would be in a hospital.