Spring Ponca City Police Department Patch Benefits Shop With a Cop
The Spring Ponca City Police Department Patches are now on sale at the Chamber Office, 420 E. Grand.
Patches are $20.00, and... Read More.
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Creatine supplements: Benefits, risks and what experts say
As more people set fitness goals for 2026, interest in supplements is rising alongside New Year’s resolutions.
Fitness has steadily grown as a top resolution in recent years. Surveys show 39% of people listed fitness as their main goal in 2023, increasing to 48% in 2024 and 60% in 2026. With that growth, health experts... Read More.
Trump administration challenges judge’s order to disburse full SNAP benefits amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration is seeking to halt a federal judge's order to distribute full November SNAP benefits during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
On Friday, the administration requested a federal appeals court to block U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr.'s directive, which mandated the payments be made by the end... Read More.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. on Thursday was in response to a challenge from cities and nonprofits complaining that the administration was only offering... Read More.
White House says administration is distributing SNAP benefits
HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday the Trump administration is distributing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
She explained during an afternoon press conference that the Agriculture Department is complying with court orders to use emergency funds to run the program.
“The administration is fully complying with the court... Read More.
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press
(AP) — Officials in Louisiana, Vermont, and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
The fate of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about 1 in 8 Americans... Read More.
Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended starting Nov. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed OKDHS of the suspension, which affects over 684,600 Oklahomans who rely on these... Read More.
Senate adjourns without resolution as SNAP benefits and military pay in jeopardy
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Senate failed to end the government shutdown for the 10th time on Thursday, and is not scheduled to meet again until Monday, October 20.
President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that Democrats have “made one mistake” with letting the government shutdown continue.
"I think they could just... Read More.
SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown
The impact of the partial government shutdown can be felt as over 800,000 people have had to miss their paychecks twice. The shutdown can be felt in homes across Northern Oklahoma as some local residents are wondering how they will be able to put food on the table if the shutdown continues into the... Read More.
