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Fort Gibson Veteran Receives Diploma At 50th Class Reunion
A veteran from Fort Gibson finally has his high school diploma, about five decades later. Terry Taylor was supposed to graduate in 1974, but he joined the military and couldn't get his diploma. Terry was given a high school diploma recently during the 50th class reunion for Fort Gibson graduates.
Cherokee Nation signs Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to 'Nanyehi' musical
TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation has signed Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to its October production of “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward.”. The historical Cherokee musical is set for Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Live Tulsa with auditions taking place July 12-14. A direct descendant of Nanyehi, Studi will play the principal role of Attakullakulla, Nanyehi’s uncle.
Projected District Champs for Class 6A-II!
– Order your copy of the Pigskin Preview today at https://vypeok.com/product/pigskin-preview/ and find out where they land in the 6A-II Top 10 and who will join them as favorites entering the 2024 season. The Pigskin Preview includes the Top 100 list and team previews on every high school football team...
Oklahoma School Districts Struggling To Hire Bus Drivers
Even with summer break still in full swing, school districts across Green Country are struggling to fill empty bus driver positions. It's a trend that's been nagging at school transportation departments for years. For hundreds of Union students, the school day begins with a bus ride. "That mission starts with...
At least 5 Oklahomans drowned over Fourth of July weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY — Fourth of July weekend was a deadly one for Oklahomans on the water. Since July 3, authorities reported at least five drownings at Oklahoma lakes and ponds. The Oklahoma City Fire Department worked eight drowning calls in the last month, and five of those people died.
Bishop McGuinness mourns Zach Tawwater, 'beautiful soul' who died in Grand Lake drowning
The Bishop McGuinness community is grieving the death of senior athlete Zach Tawwater, who drowned following a cliff-jumping accident at Grand Lake in northeast Oklahoma on Friday. He was 18. The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department reported that he didn't resurface after jumping off the roof of a dock into the lake...
Revealing: Oklahoma’s Fight Against One of the Worst Killers
With a recent and sudden loss of a good friend, this statistic hits home. Ask yourself: have you or anyone you know fought cancer? If you're from Oklahoma, chances are that - in some way - you're connected to someone affected by the disease. Cancer is the second leading cause...
WATCH: Lightning strikes tree outside home in southwestern Oklahoma
SNYDER, Okla. — Severe weather that moved through Oklahoma over the weekend brought lightning storms throughout the state. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. One of the storms that hit the city of Snyder in southwestern Oklahoma, Kiowa County, left a lasting impression and was...
Missouri man killed in early morning turnpike crash
QUAPAW, Okla. — A Missouri man died after he was struck and killed near the Oklahoma-Missouri state line, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Edward Parker, 63, of Cuba, Mo., was fatally injured near mile marker 125 around 4 a.m. on Monday, the patrol reported. The crash remains under investigation. The crash occurred six miles east […]
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