November 2022

Going to win $1.2B Powerball prize? Consider not taking cash

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Think you’re a sure bet for Wednesday night’s estimated $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot? If so, you need to decide whether to take cash, which would actually pay out $596.7 million, or choose the $1.2 billion annuity option that is twice as large but is paid out over 29 years. Winners of giant jackpots nearly always take the cash, and financial advisers say that might be a mistake.

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Hagerman announces Nov. activities

The following is the Friends of Hagerman NWR November, 2022 Press Release. For more information about these events, please email: friendsofhagerman@gmail. com . All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092 unless stated otherwise.

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Southeastern Homecoming features large crowds, pleasant fall weather

Alumni, friends, and students of Southeastern Oklahoma State University enjoyed a variety of activities Friday and Saturday as part of the 2022 Homecoming Celebration. Student activities were held throughout the week, and the Whang Bang Alumni Golf Tournament kicked things off on a beautiful fall Friday morning at Chickasaw Pointe, while the Distinguished Awards banquet was held that night in the Visual & Performing Arts Center.

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