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Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison to house ‘America’s most ruthless and violent offenders’

Wednesday, May 7 by CBS News

President Trump said he is directing his administration to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on an island off San Francisco, California.In a post on his Truth Social site, Mr. Trump wrote that, "For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent and repeat Criminal... Read More.

Oklahoma in phase 2 of Gov Stitt’s plan to reopen the state

Monday, May 18 by Lyman James

The State of Oklahoma is now in Phase 2 of Gov. Stitt's plan to reopen.In Phase 2, the Safer At Home order continues to apply through the end of May for Oklahomans 65 and older or who are part of a vulnerable population. Stitt says that we should all continue to maintain social distancing... Read More.

State leaders discuss when would be a good time to reopen schools

Wednesday, May 6 by Lyman James

State leaders in Oklahoma are discussing when would be a good time to reopen schools in the state after Gov. Kevin Stitt received a lot of attention for mentioning during a recent Zoom call the possibility of starting a few weeks early.According to KOCO 5 , during a call that involved the governors from... Read More.

Personal care businesses can re-open today in Oklahoma

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

Today is the day that Personal care businesses CAN reopen, including hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas, and dog groomers. This follows a press conference Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt held on Wednesday.Phase OneUnder Phase One, Oklahoma should continue to follow Safer-At Home guidelines, social distancing, and avoid social gatherings in groups or facilities.Nonessential... Read More.

State Superintendent Hofmeister proposes schools to not re-open

Tuesday, March 24 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister proposed on Monday that all schools in the state will not reopen for the rest of the school year due to the spread of COVID-19. This includes area schools across northern Oklahoma. Rather than returning to class, Oklahoma students are expected to continue distance learning until the end of... Read More.