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Fighting childhood hunger should be a top priority for all levels of government
OKLAHOMA CITY – As a number of school districts move to make meals free for students, now is a perfect time to address the larger issue of childhood hunger. The facts show childhood hunger is a real problem across Oklahoma, and we at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) applaud the school districts stepping up to fight it with free meals for all students.
Ford Issues Dire Warning and Urgent Recall to Drivers Across Oklahoma
In an update to a massive multi-manufacturer airbag recall, Ford is sounding like your average Oklahoma grandpa and urging people to stop driving their Ford vehicles. As the marketing department in Detroit swings statements around as "Built Ford Tough" and "Military Grade," cheap imported parts are to blame. The now-infamous Tanaka airbag debacle is still ongoing and seems to be affecting several manufacturers worldwide, but Ford seems to be taking this the hardest.
Northbound I-35 in northeast OKC reopens after crews make emergency bridge repairs
OKLAHOMA CITY — Northbound Interstate 35 has reopened after a hole in the roadway prompted an hours-long emergency bridge repair in northeast Oklahoma City. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation narrowed northbound I-35 at Northeast 63rd Street, which is...
Purcell Homes Covered In Mud After Recent Floods
Flash flooding across central Oklahoma on Sunday has left homeowners facing major repairs. In Purcell, it has also turned a neighborhood red as floodwaters deposited Oklahoma dirt in heaping mounds on lawns and streets. "When we bought the house, we had a little bit of water issues, but it wasn't...
Books offers support to women with leg condition
For women living with a condition that causes legs to painfully swell and enlarge, it is important to remember that the person suffering is not at fault. Diet and exercise do not help the condition called lipedema. Those are words of advice from a Canadian County woman who lives with abnormally fat legs.
Norman schools launch new app for teachers to communicate with parents
NORMAN, Okla. — Norman Public Schools held their first day of school on Thursday and new for this year, an app that allows parents to talk directly to their child’s teachers. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The district launched a new communication platform...
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #15 Brenen Thompson
Brenan Thompson began his time in college on the wrong side of the Red River; the 2022 receiver with blazing speed played for Texas his freshman season. Although Thompson had shown interest in the Sooners during his recruitment process, he didn’t end up as part of the OU recruiting class. After just one year with the Longhorns, however, Thompson revisited that idea and transferred to Norman.
County leases out 145 acres of ag property
EL RENO – A quarter section of vacant farmland just east of Canadian County’s juvenile facilities will finally be put to good use. Canadian County Commissioners have approved leasing 145 acres of county-owned property next to a lagoon at the Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children’s Justice Center, 7905 E U.S. Highway 66.
'He’s going to have a real role for us': OU wide receiver J.J. Hester has solid fall camp after injury
Robert Spears-Jennings remembers watching an 18-year-old version of J.J. Hester at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. Hester was, at the time, the standout wide receiver in the state who had turned down an offer from the University of Oklahoma to become Missouri’s highest-ranked recruit in the class of 2020.
Georgia graduate Chris Kirk says SEC will be 'a different animal' for Texas, Oklahoma
Chris Kirk had plenty to smile about Thursday. The 39-year-old Knoxville native, who is 28th in the FedEx Cup standings, walked off the course at TPC Southwind as the early leader at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He partially owes his 6-under-par 64 to a hole-in-one on No. 14 − his fourth in PGA Tour play and first since 2021. ...
Oklahoma Sooners’ Preseason AP Rankings: A History of Exceeding Expectations
The University of Oklahoma's football program has long been a staple in the upper echelon of college football. Over the past 24 years, the Sooners have consistently entered each season with high expectations, as reflected in their preseason AP poll rankings. While some teams might struggle to live up to the hype, Oklahoma has often defied the odds, finishing the season ranked higher than their preseason standing. As the 2024 season kicks off with the Sooners ranked 16th, history suggests that this team could be on the verge of another remarkable run, with full playoff potential in sight.
Bixby superintendent sues Oklahoma State Superintendent for defamation
BIXBY, OKLA (KTUL) — The Superintendent of Bixby Public Schools, Rob Miller, has filed a lawsuit against State Superintendent Ryan Walters. Walters has been facing backlash leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Among the criticisms was a complaint that Bixby Public Schools (BPS) had not...
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