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Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
2024 Oklahoma Sooners linebacker preview: Jr. Dasan McCullough
As McCullough enters his junior year, the expectations are higher than ever. With a full offseason to continue developing his skills and build on his previous success, he is set to make a significant impact on the Sooners' defense. With two years of experience under his belt, McCullough is expected...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Douglass WR Jaden Nickens has shown 'dog mentality' with Trojans
Douglass High School football coach Damon Turner recently struggled to answer a question from a coaching buddy. Is Jaden Nickens, the Trojans’ new star receiver, better than Talyn Shettron, another dynamic receiver Turner coached at Edmond Santa Fe? ...
State Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Inhumane Conditions at Hinton Prison
Seven state prisoners suing the Oklahoma Department of Corrections over their prolonged confinement in small shower stalls have not exhausted the agency’s grievance process and should have their lawsuit dismissed, two state attorneys wrote in a federal court filing last week. The 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act requires incarcerated...
Nick Saban heaps praise on the Oklahoma Sooners
Day 1 of 4 at SEC media days in Dallas featured plenty of influential figures in the conference making their opinions known. One of the biggest voices in SEC country had high praise for the Oklahoma Sooners and their head coach. Former LSU and Alabama head coach Nick Saban complimented...
Oklahoma Will See Unusual Mild and Wet Weather to End July
Usually by this time of the year, all Oklahomans hear about is how hot it is, and how hot it will be, and we're in a drought, and there doesn't ever seem to be an end in site for the scorching summer. But the forecast has thrown something unusual to Oklahoma: mild and wet weather.
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years […] The post 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’ appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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. ...
National Democratic group focusing on two Oklahoma legislative races this fall
A national organization, charged with electing Democratic lawmakers to state legislatures, announced it was spotlighting two Oklahoma races this year. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee said it was targeting Erin Brewer in Senate District 47 and Chaunté Gilmore in House District 100. "These strong Democratic candidates provide opportunities to flip competitive seats and combat the GOP majorities in the House and Senate," the organization said in a media statement.
Josh Heupel excited for return to Norman in September
Oklahoma’s first game in the SEC will also mark the first starts in SEC competition for former five-star quarterbacks Jackson Arnold and Nico Iamaleava. But another first will also occur on September 21 when the Tennessee Volunteers roll into Norman. It will be the first time for national championship...
New Details Emerge In Investigation Of Grady County Mother's Death
More details are coming out about what may have led up to the murder of a Grady County wife and mother. Investigators say Holly Miller was found dead inside her Chickasha home on July 8. An affidavit for a search warrant reveals more about what happened that day as Miller’s daughter files a protective order against her mother’s husband.
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