Education

If you've been on the inter-webs lately, especially social media you've probably heard about this story. Evidently two students at LHS (Lawton High School) were arrested and suspended for not standing for the National Anthem.

Last Friday (09-10-21) LPS (Lawton Public Schools) announced that they would be reinstating their mask mandate effective today (09-13-21). LPS Superintendent Kevin Hime released a statement late last week that discussed and outlined the mask mandate and it's reinstatement

More Oklahoma lakes have been added to the mercury consumption advisory list recently. Seven lakes have been found to have fish with higher levels of mercury contamination so they have been added to the ODEQ (Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality).

The new FAM (First American Museum) in Oklahoma City, OK. will be opening on Saturday, September 18th (09-18-21). The new museum features artifacts and amazing displays and interactive attractions that include all the Native American tribes that reside in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor will be bringing a lawsuit against school districts who are currently requiring or mandating masks at their schools.

If you're new to the state or considering moving to Oklahoma like most places there are pros and cons to living here. No matter where you live there are things you like and some things you dislike, that's normal. The thing is wherever you live, you'll bring yourself along.

So now that the FDA has fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine does that change your thoughts on getting vaccinated? A lot of people were waiting for the FDA's approval before they got their vaccinations. So how about you?

You skip these opportunities, life will pass you by.

Oklahoma House Democrats just introduced legislation House Bill (HB 2967) know as the "Safe at School" act that would repeal the current statewide ban on mask mandates in schools.

We want to put the spotlight on the teams, clubs and activities that enrich the lives of our students.

While masks won't be mandatory will you be asking your child to wear a face mask while at school? Take the quick poll and let us know your thoughts.

If your child is in need of any immunizations in order to attend school the CCHD (Comanche County Health Department) is holding a "Back to School" immunization clinic.