Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
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💼 Business
The Independent Shopkeepers Association and partners are hosting the Weekend of Local from July 11 to 13 to urge residents to support local businesses and help small business growth.
The three-day event offers special sales, live music, and community events statewide plus a chance to keep dollars in our neighborhoods.
🎓 Education
On Tuesday, July 8, the Oklahoma State Department of Education mandated that all school districts provide free-meals for every student using existing funds - critics questioned the plan's feasibility amid concerns over cost gaps.
Norman Public Schools said they received no formal guidance and are monitoring the situation closely.
SSM Health is launching its new online Aspiring Nurse Program in partnership with Chamberlain University to help more than 70 Oklahoma nursing graduates with a three-year course that offers tuition assistance and student loan help.
Students will complete clinical check-offs at local Saint Anthony sites—an effort designed to ease the nursing shortage in our area.
🎉 Norman Events
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Beats & Bites Festival featuring John Waite and Paul Young
6:30-10:00 p.m. — Riverwind Casino — Check event page for pricing — Celebrate Oklahoma's finest with live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show.
Beats & Bites Festival featuring Kansas
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Riverwind Casino — Ticket prices vary — A night of classic rock and food trucks featuring legendary bands Kansas and Starship.
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