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Lathrop on roll, leads amateur qualifying for Oklahoma Open
Ben Lathrop of Oklahoma City followed up his victory in last week’s Talor Gooch Foundation Junior Championship by leading the amateur qualifying for next week’s Oklahoma Open, shooting a 5-under 65 Thursday on the West Course at Oak Tree Country Club. The Oklahoma Open will be conducted Aug....
NBA trying to make up for Christmas Day slight with one major boost for Thunder
Despite finishing last season as the top seed in the Western Conference standings and with the second-best record in the entire league, the NBA deemed that the OKC Thunder were not worthy of partaking in this year's Christmas Day showcase. Over the years, December 25 has become the biggest date...
GoFundme set up by Ponca City church repeatedly targeted by vandals
PONCA CITY — St. John Baptist Church, 1009, south 11th Street, has been targeted by vandals at least times since August of 2023. St. John Baptist Church has been in the community for nearly 100 years and is on the National Register of Historic Places in the State of Oklahoma and US Department of the Interior. It was built by the congregation in 1927.
Oklahoma mother says daughter's world history assignment pushes Christianity
Olivia Gray, a concerned mother from Skiatook, is questioning the appropriateness of a school research assignment her daughter received at Skiatook High School. The assignment titled "How did the world start?" asked questions like "Who started it?" "What does it mean to be a Christian?" and "Is God real?" ...
Announcing new names and expanded services for student support
Media Contact: Aleigha Mariott | Assistant Vice President, Deputy Title IX Coordinator | 405-744-4962 | aleigha.mariott@okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce updates to the offices dedicated to supporting our military-affiliated, nontraditional and transfer student communities. As part of OSU’s ongoing commitment to supporting its students, these offices have...
Deer Creek Fire Hopes Voters Approve Mileage Increase
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff officials have been teaming up, providing ambulances to those in need for a while. Firefighters say if residents vote to bump the mileage up, they can keep these emergency services going. In 2023, EMSA stopped servicing areas in parts of Deer Creek and Oak Cliff.
Oklahoma Sooners play old foe in CBS Sports preseason bowl projections
All eyes are on the Oklahoma Sooners entering their first year in the SEC. Unlike the Texas Longhorns, everyone’s preseason pick to make a smooth transition into their new league, the Sooners have much to prove to SEC and national observers in 2024. Oklahoma was picked to finish eighth in the SEC preseason media poll. While it is the No. 16 team in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25, the Sooners are still eighth among SEC teams in the preseason rankings. The hesitancy to pick Oklahoma to finish better is largely related to its schedule, which includes six...
Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board to meet Aug. 30
The Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board will meet at 10 a.m. CST, Aug. 30, at the Tribal Services Conference Room at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah. It is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend. Agenda:. 1. Welcome:. 2. Roll Call. Lauren Cusick, Chairperson. Tim Landes,...
Students return for first day of school in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - With excitement and anticipation filling the air for the new school year, Ardmore City Schools opened their doors to welcome students back from summer break on Thursday. “Every new year is exciting, just making sure that we’re doing everything we can for our students,” Interim Superintendent...
Bartlesville City Council Calls for Special Meeting on Grant Funding
The Bartlesville City Council has called a special meeting for Monday to address grant opportunities that are available to the city. According to an agenda, the council will discuss and possibly approve a $120,000 contract with Grand Mental Health over a two year period, providing two specialists who would work with the Bartlesville Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Response Team. The funding would be provided by the Opioid Abatement Grant awarded by the State of Oklahoma.
Headlines: Ryan Walters lawsuit, summer food program & Super Cao Nguyen
State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces a defamation lawsuit. (Oklahoma Voice) A legislative agency plans to probe the State Department of Education’s finances. (Tulsa World) Lawmakers express frustration over SDE delay in teacher pay reimbursement. (NewsOK) Judge overseeing Epic case rejects call to recuse. (Oklahoma Voice) Governor Stitt again denies...
Kinzie Hansen returning to Oklahoma City Spark in 2025
Former Oklahoma Sooners softball catcher Kinzie Hansen will be back with the Oklahoma City Spark for the 2025 season, the team announced on Thursday. Hansen was a member of the most decorated senior class in college softball history, winning four national titles during her time in Norman. Hansen and the Spark had a successful summer as an independent squad, rolling through the competition to a record of 20-7. Hansen had a strong year in her rookie season and will look to build off of that next year.
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