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Bartlesville Public Library Gets New Sign
The Bartlesville Public Library will stand out that much more thanks to some generous donors giving the local library a new outdoor sign. Library Director Shellie McGill had this to say on the local help they continue to receive:. “We are very thankful for all the support we received from...
Citizens Academy Graduates 20 Students
The inaugural City of Bartlesville citizens academy recently concluded and capped off with a graduation ceremony at Monday evening's city council meeting. This was a free and interactive course that lasted two months where 20 students were able to learn more about the inner-workings of how city government works. Council...
McLoud Blackberry Festival Kicks Off July 12
The longest running food related festival in Oklahoma is kicking off soon. The McLoud Blackberry Festival starts July 12. Melanie Krause, with the festival, stopped by News 9’s Coca Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to talk about the history of the Blackberry Festival and what attendees can expect from this event.
Rodeo greats tipped their hats at the Legends of Rodeo Premiere
Friends, family and fans came out to promote the premier of the Legends of Rodeo Past and Present, on Thursday, June 27 at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery, located at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Heartland director Iris Park even dressed up like one of her favorite characters, Mrs. Kitty, as she and board member/city councilman Joey Marion introduced everyone.
From the KOCO Archives: Fourth of July celebration in Jones in the late 1980s
JONES, Okla. — Cities and towns across Oklahoma have fun traditions and celebrations to honor the Fourth of July. KOCO 5 dug into our archives and found a fun celebration in Jones from almost 40 years ago. Open the video player above to see some of the sights, sounds...
Hopkins Grabs Head Coaching Gig
A former BHS Lady Bruin golf standout is getting a big-time job in the Show Me State. Faith Hopkins, who played collegiately at Oklahoma State and Missouri State has gotten the head coaching job at Drury. DU VP and Athletic Director Nyla Milleson made the announcement on Wednesday. Hopkins spent...
Indians Begin Winget Thursday Night
Big sports day in Bartlesville, as the 65th Glen Winget Tournament kicks off on Thursday morning in downtown at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium. If everything goes according to plan there will be five games at Rigdon Field over the course of the day, culminating with the Indians against Springfield Kickapoo at 8:00 Thursday evening.
Jennie Baranczyk says the SEC will 'be a dogfight' every night
The move to the SEC raised the stakes for the entire Oklahoma Athletic Department. While much of the focus has been on the increase in competition for the football program, other teams will be seeing a step up in competition and intensity as well. The SEC boasts arguably the best...
Tulsa Trump supporter pleads guilty to misdemeanor over US Capitol breach Jan. 6, 2021
A Trump supporter from Tulsa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for illegally going inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Tricia Monique LaCount, 54, acknowledged in writing that she was in the Capitol for an hour and 14 minutes. She also acknowledged she later described then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's...
Dombrowski part of River City Players in Oklahoma
A familiar name to Stanly County is acting in Oklahoma this summer. But it is not the musical “Oklahoma!” The River City Players at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is celebrating its 41st season of performances at the NSU Playhouse with a nostalgic lineup. The 2024 summer series is titled “River City Players: As […] The post Dombrowski part of River City Players in Oklahoma appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Tulsa to open its first low-barrier residential care facility this fall
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The City of Tulsa is making strides in meeting housing needs. their search for a suitable residential care facility has narrowed and is on track to open late this fall. Based on housing data, Tulsa needs 500 beds for those currently experiencing homelessness. The new...
Unveiling of Merle Haggard statue in Muskogee announced
It's finally known when a statue honoring country music legend and "Okie from Muskogee" star Merle Haggard will be unveiled. In early 2023, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the Merle Haggard Statue Committee announced their plans to enshrine the legendary musician with a bronze statue. It's now known that the Haggard statue will be unveiled on Oct. 10, 2024, and will stand outside the Muskogee Civic Center, which is where he recorded the famous song and live album.
Broken Arrow Athletic Trainers, Firefighters Prepare For Football Season
Broken Arrow firefighters are working with high school athletic trainers to prepare for the upcoming football season. Broken Arrow Fire already has extensive training in first aid, but they can always learn more from the world of sports medicine at Broken Arrow High School. Scoring a touchdown on game night...
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