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Northeastern State University's homecoming celebration will take place from Sunday to Oct. 2. This year’s homecoming theme is “Northeastern, Soar On!” and will feature a number of events geared towards students, alumni and the general public.

Several area students have been added to the Summer 2021 President's List at Southern New Hampshire University.

Jeff McCoy didn't mind the long time his son spent on a swing set earlier this month.

Muskogee Board of Education passed a districtwide mask mandate Tuesday after brief discussion and one comment from the public.

WHAT: Muskogee Board of Education Regular Meeting.

Northeastern State University representatives will be visiting area community colleges to promote the SmartChoice program over the next couple of months.

Allison Wasson and Jaxson Whittiker had little time to spare Friday evening after being crowned Hilldale 2021 Homecoming King and Queen.

Muskogee Board of Education is to consider adopting a mask mandate at its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Education Service Center.

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People can create music and art while enjoying music and art of others at the Localmotion Fall Festival of Arts.

A student at Hilldale High School was found in possession of drugs, tobacco, paraphernalia, vaping products and tobacco products on Monday, according to Muskogee police reports.

FORT GIBSON — Emily Sandoval recalled having a long day Friday before her coronation as Fort Gibson's 2021 homecoming queen.

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You know the Royal Regiment's halftime performance will be different when they play a haunting version of "Sleeping Beauty Waltz."

Indian Capital Technology Center Board of Education Vice President Tom Stiles was honored with the Oklahoma Association of Technology Center (OATC) Outstanding Board Member award Aug. 27 at the Oklahoma Secondary School Board Association (OSSBA)/OATC Conference in Oklahoma City. This award r…

Mark Moore of Muskogee earned a spot on the 2021 Spring Semester Dean's List at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota. 

Northeastern State University’s Department of Natural Sciences will debut the freshwater sciences program during the fall 2021 semester.

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Northeastern State University recently received accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education for its master’s in social work program.

CHECOTAH — Crowds overflow the school auditorium when the high school band plays, Band Director Ashley Hackler said.

Educators from Moton Schools and Connors State College will be inducted into the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame Inc. during ceremonies at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

Kaitlin Keith Biglow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion marketing from University of Central Oklahoma and was among 409 graduates for summer 2021.

Northeastern State University Alumni Association Board of Directors have selected the 2021 alumni honorees to be recognized during this year’s homecoming celebrations.

TTCU Federal Credit Union recently donated $7,500 to Northeastern State University through its TTCU School Pride Program.

CHECOTAH — Checotah students can get help tutoring while learning drama, gaming and dance through before- and after-school programs.

Scott Abbott said he plans no changes in his new role as president of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.

Tell us about your educational highlight honor or accomplishment. What is it and how did you do it?

Oklahoma's Commissioner of Health said he sees hope for a drop in COVID-19 related hospitalizations.

People can see Bacone College's newly renovated art gallery as well as fine Native art during Bacone's School of Indian Art Auction fundraiser.

"I'm in love. It's beautiful," Amber McBride said after escorting her children through the new Tony Goetz Elementary building's sunny entrance. 

STILLWATER – How much does a morning run around the block or sitting down to a family dinner matter when adjusting to college?

Parents can enroll their grade school-aged child into the Dream Team after-school program at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.