Northeastern State University News

After nearly 40 years of singing in the concert halls of Europe, Los Angeles and New York, Muskogee native Barbara McAlister is coming home to encourage others to sing.

The Housing Authority of the City of Muskogee has awarded its first Rubye Carter Scholarship to Blaine Burge, a senior at Muskogee High School.

David Fowler, historical interpreter of the Fort Gibson Historical Site will be speaking at the McAlester Archeological Society's monthly meeting on July 9 at Krebs City Hall at 5 E. Washington in Krebs.

Summer is officially here and the high temperatures aren't backing down. Staying cool, healthy and hydrated are very important during summer months.

One of the last things Shirley Pettengill did for the Oklahoma Historical Society was get killed in the line of duty.

The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice and the members of its Humanitarian Society are good partners.

Becky Felts has worked for years to better the education system across the state and the nation, and now, she's president of the Oklahoma Education Association.

Democrat Eric Cullen has announced his candidacy for state House District 9, which is being vacated by term-limited Republican Tad Jones.

The Muskogee NAACP Branch will match opportunity with potential when it hosts its annual NAACP Job Fair 2009.

Nearly half of Oklahoma's teachers could retire in the coming decade. Fewer teachers are coming from Oklahoma's colleges and universities to replace them.

Whether your musical tastes run to country, rock 'n' roll, or jukebox pop hits, the singers, dancers and musicians comprising Northeastern State University's Downtown Country and River City Players roll out Branson-style performances that will keep audience members' toes tapping and hearts singing.

President Barack Obama has fulfilled his promise to appoint a high-level White House advisor on Indian affairs.

Yesterday, in taped remarks to the 2009 National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of Kimberly Teehee as Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs.

A woman who graduated from the University of Iowa School of Law will soon be serving as senior policy advisor for Native American Affairs for the White House.

A free homebuyers education workshop will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the Administration Building at Northeastern State University's Muskogee campus.

State Attorney General Drew Edmondson is officially entering the race to be the state's 27th governor.

Optometric physician Dr. Jacob Smith is practicing at Classic Vision, 3720 W. Robinson St.

Speaking for the Global Connect conference in Pittsburgh, leaders of the International Nortel Network User Association said the general tone among customers was upbeat despite the company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection early this year.

Quinton High School has selected it's top students for the 2008-2009 school year.

A few years ago, Cornerstone Fellowship hosted a Fourth of July celebration at Northeastern State University's Doc Wadley stadium.