Links Mentioned On August 31, 2021

Links mentioned during News On 6's broadcasts for August 31, 2021.

OKC Thunder Fellow Program Accepting Applications

The Oklahoma City Thunder has launched a new program to provide mentorship and future career opportunities for Black teens in Tulsa. Executive Director of the program Cedric Ikpo joined News on 6 to talk about the program.

You can click here to register.

State Cracking Down On Businesses Selling Tobacco To Underage People

The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission is cracking down on businesses who are allegedly selling tobacco to underage people.

The crackdown comes after ABLE leaders are finding a "concerning" number of businesses who are not complying with state laws during compliance checks.

For more information on the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission Click Here.

Interior Department Announces Large Expansion

The Interior Department is announcing the largest expansion of fishing and hunting on lands and water managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife IS Opening new, or expanding existing hunting and fishing opportunities across two-point-one million acres.

The access covers 88 National Wildlife Refuges and on National Fish Hatchery.

This is part of the Biden Administrations "America The Beautiful initiative."

This is a locally led program with the goal of conserving, connecting and restoring 30 percent of lands and waters by 20-30.

For more information, Click Here.