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Honey Springs director leaving to take history teaching position in Eufaula
Honey Springs hosted their Annual Memorial Service on Saturday, July 13, commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs. Following the meeting, a going-away party was given for Battlefield Site Director Adam Lynn, who is resigning to become history teacher at Eufaula High School, replacing Roger Thompson, who retired earlier this year.
Ribbon cutting held for renovated City Hall
The City of Eufaula held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for the renovated city hall, followed by an open house that gave the public the opportunity to get a close-up look of the dramatic changes to the building. “We gutted the old building, put on a new roof and made...
Popular historian will speak at Friend’s luncheon
Eufaula’s renowned historian and unstoppable traveler Roger Thompson will speak on one of his favorite topics at the 11:30 a.m. July 19 luncheon of Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. His subject will be Winston Churchill — a man he has honored throughout his lifetime by wearing what is now his signature bow tie.
Floyd Boucard dishes on Oklahoma and previews his commitment with KREF
Four-star defensive tackle Floyd Boucard is three days away from a commitment to Oklahoma, USC, Alabama or Miami. He’ll choose between the four programs this Saturday, and in advance of his decision, the blue-chipper granted an exclusive interview to KREF on Wednesday afternoon. In his conversation with Mike Steely and OUInsider co-publisher Parker Thune, Boucard dished on Oklahoma, his relationship with the Sooner staff, and what’s on his mind as he tries to arrive at a final decision. ***Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.***
Oklahoma Game Warden saves drowning man
DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — A Lowell, Ark., man narrowly escaped death by drowning May 11, 2023. But because of the quick actions of an Oklahoma Game Warden who was in the right place at the right time he is still alive today.
Guthrie home to world’s largest Masonic Temple
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Built in the first state’s Capital, Guthrie is home to the world’s largest Masonic Temple, which has been around for over a century. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. While the building is a little over 100 years old, the...
'Where else could we go?': Bacone College alumni, staff discuss historic college's past and future
Johnnie Diacon remembers his college days with nostalgia. “I’ve got so many Bacone stories to tell,” the Muscogee, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town and Deer Clan citizen said. “After I got there, it just became real dear to my heart.”. Bacone College, known historically as “Indian University,” opened in...
Dude Perfect films airdrop stunts at Altus Air Force Base, aims for new world record
ALTUS, OKLA. (KOKH) — The popular comedy and sports-centric YouTube Channel, Dude Perfect, stopped by the Altus Air Force Base from June 10-13 to film an episode of their show. It featured Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing. “This was an amazing opportunity for our Airmen and wing...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches August events with elephants and concerts in focus
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released a list of summer events for the month of August. Starting Aug. 1 is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, a movement to inspire the public to take conservation action through a social media campaign, #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. OKC Zoo...
Tulsa casino preps for sports betting as gambling woes snag younger people, women
River Spirit in south Tulsa has its eye on a form of gambling that’s been gaining steam. The casino opened a bar earlier this month with infrastructure to support sports betting. The practice is not legal anywhere in Oklahoma but casinos are ready to flip the switch. According to...
Five arrested in attempted robbery of marijuana farm
GARVIN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - Five people have been charged in Garvin County with trying to rob a marijuana farm. Court records show Willie Clark, Jeremihy Dews, Daekwon Jackson, and two others listed as “John Doe”, came from Dallas to Maysville to burglarize the farm on Saturday. After...
The massive car dealership cyberattack has sparked a negligence lawsuit from dealers
The June cyberattack of CDK, the company that provides financial services to car dealers, crippled both the company and thousands of dealers across the country. Now dealers and other businesses that relied on the company are suing claiming, CDK was negligent. Suggested Reading. Automotive News reports that Manderbach Ford in...
Bartlesville Temporarily Switches To Free Chlorine Conversion Water System
A temporary change to Bartlesville’s water disinfection system has been made after biological activity was detected in the water. The City Of Bartlesville said they are using the Temporary Free Chlorine Conversion, which is a process that flushes out the biological activity. The process will take six weeks to...
'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman
DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.
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