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Heat Warnings In Green Country
Muggy weather will remain noticeable Sunday, but we’ll experience a respite from excessive heat and humidity early next week. Monday morning lows will be in the upper 60s and afternoon highs between the upper 80s. After Friday night and predawn Sunday, most of the data does not support exceptionally...
‘Political suicide’ Ryan Walters calls for his own impeachment: How did it come to this?
A historic, chaotic week in Oklahoma politics ended with State Superintendent Ryan Walters calling for himself to be impeached. One longtime Oklahoma politician describes it as “political suicide.”
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...
Deep Purple Is In Choctaw This Weekend!
British hard rock pioneers Deep Purple hold the distinction of being named “the globe’s loudest band” by the Guinness Book of World Records, with no signs of quieting down nearly half a century after their debut. Widely acknowledged as one of the hardest touring bands in rock and roll, Deep Purple continue to bring an impressive wall of sound to their live shows, powering through epic anthems like “Smoke on the Water” and “Black Night” with the same vigor and energy that carried them to superstardom in the early ’70s. Riding high on the 2013 release of their 19th studio album Now What, the band will live up to their reputation with another high-octane tour in 2014.
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,...
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