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Expectations High for Oklahoma Freshman Running Back Taylor Tatum Entering 2024 Fall Camp
As the 2024 college football season approaches, all eyes are on Oklahoma's incoming freshman running back, Taylor Tatum. The anticipation surrounding Tatum’s arrival in Norman is palpable, and for good reason. The number one running back recruit from Longview, Texas, is poised to make an immediate impact on the Sooners’ offense, adding depth and potential added receiver ability to an already talented backfield.
New Gaming Center In Bartlesville Making Great Headway
Mainstream gaming. The pinnacle of adolescents, young adulthood, and elderly achievements of today's fast pass society. From video games, to board games, to games on your phone, gaming has created many hobbies, cultures, interests and entertainment; something that adds to a host of strings that connects one part of the world to another.
Oklahoma Man Creates Straight-Edge Lounge In Friend's Memory
A local man has opened what he says is the only sober bar in Tulsa. In 2019, Jeff Thompson was inspired to open Straight-Edge Lounge after he lost a good friend to an alcohol overdose. Over the past two years, non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails have become the third fastest-growing drink category in the U.S. according to data company Numerator.com.
Four Arrested In Connection With Organized Interstate Crime Ring Stealing Luxury Cars
Tulsa Police have arrested four men accused of participating in an organized crime ring responsible for stealing luxury cars across multiple cities in the United States. The investigation began on Tuesday after police received a report of a stolen BMW and a Range Rover. Officers later located the stolen vehicles at a motel near Admiral Place and Sheridan Road. A Range Rover dealership was burglarized the following day, and three more vehicles were stolen. Two of those vehicles were found at another motel later that day.
Looking back: What OU leaders, city officials, community say on proposed entertainment district, arena
Editor's note: This story is featured in OU Daily's Back to School Guide, which will be available in print in mid-August. In September, Norman and OU leaders proposed the University North Park arena and entertainment district project, a $1 billion project that would bring new housing, retail and an arena.
Cowboys on Verge of Season Sellout
On Wednesday we talked about football fall camp beginning in Stillwater, as Oklahoma State gets set for a new-look Big 12 this season. Cowboy fans seem excited for the 2024 season, as well. OK-State is on the verge of selling out both season tickets and single-game tickets for the entire...
One family brought two delectable experiences to the small town of Atoka.
Since there are only about ten thousand of them left, buffalo nickels are rare. In fact, some are worth thousands of dollars. Though it’s newly minted—opening in May 2023—The Buffalo Nickel Vintage Candies in Atoka offers an experience equally rare but much more valuable: a sweet destination the whole family can savor together while also helping to revitalize a small town.
Tulsa Nonprofit Unveils New Strategy For Preventing Future Domestic Violence
A Tulsa nonprofit helping victims of domestic violence is using a new strategy to prevent future violence. Domestic Violence Intervention Services said they will be using a new tool to help people impacted by domestic violence called Circles of Peace. According to DVIS, Circles of Peace is a new model...
Yukon church to host 'Comedy for Compassion,' taco bar to help Cardinal Point
Yukon church will host comedy fundraiser A "Comedy for Compassion" fundraiser is set for Aug. 3 at Grace Church, 600 N Mustang Road in Yukon. OKC Improv will perform at the Episcopal house of worship to raise money for Cardinal Point, a family justice center that provides services and care for victims of domestic...
Judges give two thumbs up to 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days
Cook-off judges Eddie Hartwick and Robert Campbell had high praise for the 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days, and they weren’t just talking about the chefs but the whole hawg, the fans, the car show, the arts and crafts festival. “The whole event was great,” said Hartwick, a chef from...
Yukon ‘Nutcracker’ auditions set Aug. 25
Central Oklahoma Ballet will host auditions on Sunday, Aug. 25 for its 2024 production of The Nutcracker in Yukon. Dancers ages 7-12 years audition from 2-2:45 p.m. while dancers ages 13 and above will audition from 3-3:45 p.m. The auditions will be at Doran-Vossen School of Dance, 519 Maple. Auditioning...
Sneak Peek Inside MAPS4 State Fair Coliseum Construction
After a few rain delays, construction on the MAPS4 State Fair Coliseum is picking up. On Wednesday, civic leaders got a firsthand look at the progress at the one-of-a-kind venue. Construction crews say the project is about 70 percent complete with thousands of tons of steel and 1,200 truckloads of...
OKC Zoo helps local schools create gardens for outdoor science classrooms
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Zoo is helping local schools create outdoor science classrooms by creating gardens. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “When monarchs migrate in the fall, and they come back through Oklahoma, we're actually in the middle of their flight pattern....
Blackwell; Tonkawa; Ponca properties to be sold in bid starting at $1
Rhonda Stephens, Kay County Treasurer, would like to make the public aware that the treasurer’s office will be conducting a special Commissioner’s Sale at 9:00 am on August. 13th in the KAY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. The sale is cash only, however this sale is different from a regular...
2024 Kay County Fair schedule released
The date and event schedule for the 2024 Kay County Free Fair has been released by the Free Fair Board. The 2024 Kay County Free Fair will take place at the Blackwell Fairgrounds on September 10-15th 2024. The Fair Board this year consists of President Tim Gilbert, Vice President Stacy...
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