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‘Twisters’ Premieres Privately In Oklahoma Ahead of Release Date
"Twisters" finally swept through Oklahoma with an invitation-only premiere in Oklahoma City. Cast members, producers and the film's director attended the private premiere at on July 15 at Harkins Theatres Bricktown 16. The premiere was by invitation only and unlike typical movie premieres, members of the public were unaware and...
From line dancing to storm chasing, 'Twisters' star Daisy Edgar-Jones embraces Oklahoma
A London native, Daisy Edgar-Jones didn't have much Oklahoma experience before she traveled to the American Heartland to film the new event movie "Twisters." Once she set foot on Oklahoma red dirt, though, the Golden Globe-nominated actress quickly embraced the Sooner State culture, from storm chasing to line dancing. ...
Oklahoma Contestant Might Actually Win This Season on Big Brother
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, the survivalist show Big Brother aired live on July 5, 2000 on CBS. This year's contestants were announced and it looks like one of Oklahoma's own is bringing the "live feed camera talk" to the house. Mr. Quinn Martin, from Lawton, Oklahoma, is...
RTR Legacy Association hosts first gala honoring 1984 riders
TAHLEQUAH – The Remember the Removal Legacy Association hosted its first gala on July 13, honoring the 1984 RTR riders on the 40th anniversary of the ride. “This is our very first gala,” RTR Legacy Association President Kayce O’Field said. “Each year we have a new board, so it just kind of depends on what the plans are for next year’s board, but we do want to make this an annual thing.”
WATCH: State Supt. Ryan Walters sits down for interview at 2024 Republican National Convention
On day two of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters sat down for an interview to discuss his views on school choice, the role of the federal government and utilizing the Bible in schools.
Many Oklahoma districts begin providing free back-to-school supplies for students
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma students are about one month away from returning to classrooms, and that means many families are taking their annual back-to-school shopping trips. For just one household, back-to-school shopping can cost more than $870 for supplies and clothes, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. School districts across the state are pitching in to help with those costs, including those in the Oklahoma City area.
Chaplain joins Vian Police Department
Vian’s Board of Trustees voted to appoint Buddy Hunt as a certified police chaplain for the Vian Police Department during their June 17 regular monthly meeting. Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said Hunt will be the Vian Police Department’s first staffed department Chaplin, which is a non-paid position.
Concert is Saturday at Vian Amphitheater
Doing their part to grow and boost entertainment venues at the Amphitheater at Armstrong Park, the town of Vian has scheduled a second encore live music performance with the Mule Kick Reckoning band. The band will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at the amphitheater. There...
Vian man is found safe after missing for 43 days
Vian resident Christopher “Chris” Blackmer has been found safe and returned home after being reported missing by family members 43 days ago, according to Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins. Harkins said over the weekend, the department received word from the family that Blackmer had been located and they...
Central football coach adding baseball to coaching duties
In a bit of a whirlwind situation, Central High School was in need of filling its baseball coaching job after CHS fast-pitch softball and baseball coach Wes Green was hired as the new Sallisaw Lady Diamonds softball coach, so in last Wednesday night’s Central Public Schools Board of Education meeting, it decided to let the current staff fill the void.
Sewing Sisters to host annual quilt show, July 26-27
The Sewing Sisters at Blackgum Harvestime Church are excited to announce and host their 15th annual Quilts of Past and Present quilt show, Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the church’s Family Center, located at 451558 E. 0980 Road, seven miles north of Vian.
Both sides appealing federal judge's ruling on law banning teaching some racial, gender topics
A federal judge’s ruling that limits enforcement of House Bill 1775, banning the teaching of certain racial and gender topics in Oklahoma classrooms, is being appealed to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals – by both sides. Attorneys for the defendants in the case – including Oklahoma...
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