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Idabel’s Mackylan Dixon – Football Spotlight – Presented Jennifer Broades State Farm
Idabel High School football player Mackylan Dixon is a rising athlete both on and off the field due to his commitment to his craft and leadership qualities. The Idabel Warriors had an impressive run last season, making it to the Class 2A Oklahoma Football State Semi-Finals, and Mackylan is hoping to help them get back there this year. Mackylan’s journey in football began when he was just five years old. “The moment I stepped on that field, I fell in love with the game and now football is the only thing I ever think about,” he shared.
Idabel Cross Country Preview – Presented by Guacamole Brothers Mexican Restaurant of Idabel
Idabel hire Jason Barker aims to revitalize Warriors’ cross country program. Idabel track & field head coach John Harjo, who also led the school’s cross country teams before this year, would have been — in his words — “an absolute idiot” to not step aside and allow Jason Barker to take over cross country.
Economist Reacts To Olympic Events Coming To Oklahoma City
As the world prepares for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Oklahomans are anticipating their own Olympic future in 2028. Officials announced in June that Oklahoma City would host the Canoe Slalom and Softball events during LA28. Economist Steve Agee said basic economic principles have made the practice of spreading events to other cities more widely accepted.
Edmond couple found alive after 38 hours at sea
EDMOND, Okla. — An Edmond couple who went missing off the coast of Texas was found by the U.S. Coast Guard around midnight, and family and friends say it’s nothing short of a miracle. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Nathan and Kim Maker...
Cherokee Nation Citizenship Registration and Photo ID Field Events coming across Reservation
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Throughout the remainder of the year, Cherokee Nation will be hosting several citizenship registration and photo ID field events across the reservation with a few at large events scheduled. “We want to invite all Cherokee Nation citizens who need an updated photo ID to join us...
Former Oklahoma State Players Shine in NFL Training Camps: Updates on Hill, Wallace, Hubbard & More
Oklahoma State alumni are gearing up for NFL training camps, with 22 former Cowboys vying for roster spots, including players like Justice Hill, Tylan Wallace, and Chuba Hubbard. Justice Hill had 84 carries for 387 yards and three touchdowns last season. Chuba Hubbard ran for a career-high 902 yards and...
Preseason Odds For The 2024 Doak Walker Award Released
SportsBetting.ag has set odds for the 2024 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation's best college running back. Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon is the favorite at 3/1. Georgia's Trevor Etienne has the best odds of a player from the SEC at 8/1. Several other SEC running backs received odds,...
Metro Woman Accused Of Notarizing Documents Under Suspended License
A metro woman is accused of notarizing documents under a suspended license and not following the rules as a notary. One man says his brother’s divorce is in question and wants to warn others. Ewing Ross said when he noticed his brother’s signature was forged on the divorce papers,...
‘It shouldn’t have got this far’: Duncan man helps maintain Elm Terrace apartments
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Some residents of the Elm Terrace Apartments in Duncan say they feel stuck. One local man is bringing the community together to try to change that. The property has condemned buildings, loose trash, and unkempt grass. Richard Phillips is trying to clean things up one step at a time.
Cherokee Nation reunification explored in new exhibit at Cherokee National History Museum
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - Learn more about the trials and triumphs of a Nation reunifying after forced Removal in the newest exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum. “One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal,” opens to the public July 30 and runs through March 1, 2025. “The reunification...
Construction Of New Hospital Building In Tahlequah Reaches Milestone
The Cherokee Nation marked a milestone on Thursday in the construction of a new hospital in Tahlequah. It's expected to help deliver major improvements in health care. A crowd gathered around the final steel beam—nurses and construction workers—to sign it, more than half of them Cherokee citizens. The...
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join...
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