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University of Oklahoma Will Play Toby Keith Tribute During The 2024 Season
It's impossible to divorce Toby Keith from the state of Oklahoma. The late great country singer goes hand in hand with the identity and culture of the state. Hell, the University of Oklahoma gives him his own honorary degree after his tragic passing earlier this year. How else could the state possibly showcase their love for Toby even more? Through football, of course!
Rev. John A. Reed Jr., senior pastor of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church of OKC, dies
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Rev. John A. Reed Jr., the senior pastor of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church of OKC, died on Monday at the age of 86. The church shared the news of Reed's death on social media. "We, the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church Family, are saddened to announce...
Hope in sight for Oklahoma Superfund site thanks to efforts by Quapaw Nation
Summer King stands in front of her office, pouring bottled water into a dish for the feral cats roaming the area. “I tell people, don’t eat the chat, don’t drink the water—you’ll be fine,” she says with a laugh. The chat in question, mile-high piles...
Brenen Thompson earned OU football starting nod at receiver with more than speed
NORMAN — Brenen Thompson has waited since his junior year of high school to become a starting receiver. At Spearman High School in Texas, Thompson played safety, cornerback, quarterback, running back and some receiver. After registering just one catch and injuring his hamstring during his freshman year at Texas in 2022, he transferred to the OU football program, where he finished with seven receptions and two touchdowns in six games in 2023. ...
Where does Oklahoma land in the 'JP Poll' before Week 1?
The Oklahoma Sooners have almost made it through another long offseason. They’ll kick off the regular season on Friday night against Temple, when the Owls come to Norman for a 6 p.m. game on ESPN. OU is ranked No. 16 in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and the...
A MILESTONE of the Month
A MILESTONE of the Month presentation was at Baumert, Cummings & Hiatt, located at 400 E. Central Ave., Suite #304 at 2 pm on Monday, Aug. 26. Baumert Cummings & Hiatt has been an investor in the Chamber of Commerce for 57 years. Pictured are Chamber staff and investors along with David S. Cummings and Derring Hiatt (from left to right, in the enter of the group). (Photo by Calley Lamar)
The Twister Museum in Oklahoma is Hosting A Car Show/Settlers Celebration
As the fair season kicks off across Oklahoma with the promise of cooler weather, this is one community celebration you might want to take in. It's the 102nd Annual Old Settlers Celebration - commemorating the opening of the Cherokee Strip - hosted by the Twister Museum in Wakita, Oklahoma. Not...
Reflection on life of local author and miracle recipient
The community recently lost a walking miracle when Jen Gentry passed away on August 12. Jen was the author of no less than 15 books and a multitude of articles and blogs, which she authored after moving to Bristow in the 2000s. In fact, many years ago, she taught writing classes at the Bristow Public Library. I was blessed to join her in that endeavor.
Anonymous Donor Pays Off Lunch Debt At Pawnee Public Schools
Students at Pawnee Public Schools are starting the year debt-free after an anonymous donor paid off the lunch money owed from previous years. Pawnee Public Schools said someone in the community wrote a check for more than $1,700, eliminating the lunch debt for all students here. As students settle into...
Deadly Choctaw High School football game shooting remains unsolved one year later
CHOCTAW, Okla. — One year after a shooting at a Choctaw High School football game, the investigation remains unresolved, and no one has faced justice. In 2023, the football game against Del City ended with 16-year-old Cordae Carter dead after gunshots rang out. His family is still wondering when the shooter will be brought to justice.
Oklahoma City, OK – Weekend Rainfall Could Disrupt Holiday Plans: What to Expect
Norman, OK – Rain is set to roll into the Norman area starting late Thursday, bringing a much-needed reprieve from the excessive heat that has gripped the region. As daily temperatures drop closer to normal for the holiday weekend, residents should prepare for potentially disruptive rainfall. According to the...
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