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Checotah Fast-Pitch Player of the Week
The Checotah Fast-Pitch Player of the Week is sophomore Aurora Madewell. Madewell was instrumental in the Wildcats’ success in the Okmulgee Tournament. She went 3-for-3 in a 5-0 victory over Mounds. Madewell also went 1-for-1 with two RBIs against Liberty and has played a pivotal role in the Wildcats’ 11-3 record.
Chavez marks 30 years with Cherokee Phoenix
TAHLEQUAH – Recently, Cherokee Phoenix staff gathered together to recognize a milestone of one their award-winning teammates. With a little in-office party, the colleagues of Will Chavez, assistant editor, marked his 30 years of employment with the Cherokee Nation’s newspaper. He has written and edited a lot of copy, taken a lot of pictures and seen much happen in that time.
16-year-old charged with murder in fatal northeast OKC shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY — A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder, and a man was charged as an accessory to the slaying of a teen in northeast Oklahoma City earlier this month. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Just before 1:50 p.m. on Aug. 20,...
No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners vs. Temple Owls: Sooners Wire Staff Predictions
The Oklahoma Sooners kick off the 2024 college football season on Friday night when they welcome the Temple Owls to Norman. The Sooners come into the contest No. 16 in the nation in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25. The Sooners are No. 13 in...
Key games for in-state OU commits in Week 0
The Oklahoma high school football season is here, which means OU football commits will be performing under the lights once again. Recently, we looked at the OU targets who will take the field (which you can read here). We'll look at the OU commits who will take the field in Week 0.
Annual Blues Festival Happening in Medicine Park This Weekend
Every Labor Day weekend is a big ol' party in Medicine Park. Somehow, this place has still remained one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets, but once you attend one of their annual music festivals, you won't be forgetting the experience any time soon. Also known as the "Mayor's Blues Ball,"...
Central Oklahoma’s impact immeasurable on Team USA Paralympic sitting volleyball team
Paralympian and two-time sitting volleyball gold medalist Monique Burkland Matthews said it was “fate” that she ended up in Oklahoma. Born in Nevada, Matthews’ family followed her grandfather to Oklahoma after he received a transfer to the state. She grew up active and athletic, graduating from Plainview High School as a three-sport athlete. ...
Yukon High School Cancels Remainder Of Thursday Classes Due To Power Outage
Yukon Public Schools has canceled class at Yukon High School for the remainder of Thursday after a delay in power restoration efforts, the district said. The district said a blown transformer in a nearby neighborhood caused the school to lose power, and a delay in restoration efforts has lef district leaders to cancel class for the remainder of the day.
Oologah elementary teacher dies unexpectedly
OOLOGAH, Okla. — In a post made to Facebook in the afternoon on Wednesday, Oologah-Talala Public Schools shared that an elementary school teacher had died suddenly. Jennie Sappington, a first-grade teacher at the Lower Elementary, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening. Sappington had taught at the school for 16...
OBN launches new campaign to help human trafficking victims
The goal is to make information about human trafficking more accessible and provide victims resources through a QR code that will be displayed in businesses and schools throughout the state. The code will take you to the human trafficking section of OBN’s website.
How much will Oklahomans save at the grocery store with the elimination of the state grocery tax?
OKLAHOMA – Beginning Thursday, Oklahomans should see a minor cut in their grocery receipts. The state cut the 4.5% state sales tax on some groceries after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1955. The bill eliminates only the state portion of the sales tax on groceries or $3.83 on an $85 grocery bill, according to OKpolicy.org. […]
Dennis Quaid says 'Reagan' is his new favorite of his movies. Oklahoma is one reason why
For four decades and counting, Dennis Quaid regarded the 1983 historical space epic "The Right Stuff" as his favorite movie of his prolific acting career. But the two-time Golden Globe nominee now has a new favorite among his cinematic credits — and he credits the time he spent in Oklahoma making it as...
Darci Lynne talks about her 'hopeful but also kind of a cheeky' new song 'Someone Wake Me Up'
Multitalented Oklahoman Darci Lynne is showing off new sides of herself as a person and musician with her stirring new single “Someone Wake Me Up.” The Oklahoma City singer-songwriter, ventriloquist and actress, who was just 12 years old when she won the 12th season of "America's Got Talent" in 2017, released the yearning new ballad Friday, Aug. 23, as the follow-up to her debut single, the spirited country-rock story song "Push Our Luck." ...
Headlines: Mental health settlement, Oklahoma wildlife conservation & Golden Hurricane home opener
A mental health lawsuit from Attorney General Gentner Drummond faces pushback. (KOSU) The mental health department appoints its first Chief Medical Officer. (Oklahoma Voice) Governor Stitt appoints the head of Juvenile Affairs to run DHS. (Oklahoma Voice) Stitt names House Speaker’s aide as executive director of OMES. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma mental health class action lawsuit settlement faces pushback
OKLAHOMA CITY – Efforts to settle a class action lawsuit against the state appear to have hit a brick wall. The Contingency Review Board on Wednesday voted 2-0 to send the federal judge overseeing the case a letter outlining concerns about a potential settlement agreement between the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse […]
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