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Cleveland County sheriff's request for private counsel amid state audit was rejected
NORMAN — Cleveland County commissioners are rejecting Sheriff Chris Amason's request to hire an attorney to represent his office amid an audit by the state. The sheriff had requested Plaxico Law Firm to represent him and his office regarding an investigative state audit looking into his spending of funds for the 2024 fiscal...
John Moreland and Turnpike Troubadours’ Kyle Nix Tussle in Tulsa
If you need any more validation about how fellow singers, songwriters, and performers feel about Jamie Lin Wilson, appreciate who showed up to Tulsa’s legendary listening room the Mercury Lounge to see her sold-out performance Thursday night, August 1st. Along with songwriter Kalyn Fay, you also had legendary Tulsa songwriter John Moreland in the house, and at some point Kyle Nix from the Turnpike Troubadours showed up as well.
Daily Bullets (Aug. 3): Four Corner Schools Officially Enter, ESPN’s Odds for the Pokes to Make CFP
Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news. • It was a good day for Oklahoma State when the four corners schools joined the league yesterday – “How We Got to the New Big 12” (PFB) • Love getting...
On3 analyst calls road trip a ‘pivot game’ for the Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners open their SEC schedule with a home game against the Tennessee Volunteers. There will be a lot of eyes on the Sooners as they welcome the Vols to town. It’ll be a tough conference opener. But that following week, when the Sooners travel to Auburn, Alabama could be a significant moment in the season. It’ll be OU’s first road game in the SEC as they travel to take on the Auburn Tigers inside the sometimes unfriendly confines of Jordan-Hare Stadium. On3’s Andy Staples called it a make-or-break game for both the Oklahoma Sooners and the Auburn Tigers. This one...
Local venders discuss Norman’s Gray Street construction, potential negative impact on business
The City of Norman announced Thursday that construction to convert Gray Street into a two-way street will begin on Aug. 5. According to a press release, the construction will begin on the north side of Gray Street at Porter Avenue on Monday. The project will continue from Porter Avenue to University Boulevard and is expected to be completed in August 2025.
Shamrock Bank celebrates 100 years of service
DURANT – Shamrock Bank NA was originally charted in 1924 in Coalgate, Oklahoma under the First National Bank of Coalgate. Former chairman and CEO of Shamrock Bancshares, Carolyn Watson had a vision of improving the quality of life in rural Oklahoma communities. Big banks were developing their products to accommodate big city lifestyles, while rural communities were underserved. Additional bank charters in other rural communities were acquired and merged into one bank, Shamrock Bank NA. The name may have changed in the last century, but the mission has remained the same – to provide exceptional banking services to local communities.
'Bacone's Not Dead': New President Upset After Multiple Break-Ins, Vandalism At School
Bacone College in Muskogee has had a rough few years and is now closed after filing for bankruptcy. The historic college is one of the oldest in the state and served a lot of Native American students. Now, someone has broken into the school and created a huge mess. The...
Bureau of Land Management hosts two-day wild horse and burro adoption event
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a two-day wild horse and burro adoption event this week. The event runs from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, featuring over 100 adoptable animals. BLM is offering up to $1000 adoption fees in Lawton...
Bixby School District responds to State Superintendent Walters' "inaccurate and malicious" remarks
Responding to questions about why school districts across the state have yet to receive information about their Title I allocations, data which has always been sent to the districts in the spring. With some districts literally starting school next week, they’ve received nothing - but State Superintendent Ryan Walters, instead of offering any plausible explanation of the delay, chose instead to attack Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller, saying that “We’re dealing with all kinds of financial problems with his district we’re having to address right now.” He called Miller a “clown and a liar,” but it turns out it was Walters who wasn’t truthful. As pointed out in a response from the Bixby District, its bond rating is AA-Stable, which is very high, and its latest audit uncovered no material deficiencies whatsoever.
OU Men's Basketball included in top 9 for four-star forward
The Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball team have had a strong offseason on the recruiting trail. In addition to their transfer portal additions, Porter Moser has picked up commitments from 2025 top-100 small forward Alec Blair and 2024 top-100 point guard Jeremiah Fears. The Sooners are in pursuit of another top-100 prospect, this time 2025 four-star small forward Winters Grady.
Win Tickets To See Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters will perform in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and we're giving away tickets!. The band will perform during Charity Night 4 The Kids on Friday, Sept. 6 at the Heritage Hall in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Special guests will be Fran Moran and The Nervous Wrecks. The concert is presented by Two Frogs Grill.
Barbeque, music and fun at Ardmore festival
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — It's that time of year again: The 11th annual BBQ Showdown at Regional Park, presented by Valero and benefitting the United Way of South Central Oklahoma. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m. for Cajun Night, sticking with the original theme for the start of the...
Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation to host fourth annual controlled deer hunts
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation Wildlife Conservation Department is hosting its fourth annual controlled hunts this fall on preserve land in Sequoyah County. The 2024 controlled deer hunts will be held on Cherokee Nation’s 4,000-plus-acre Sequoyah Hunting Preserve north of Sallisaw, with 10 Cherokee elders, 10 Cherokee veterans, 10 Cherokee youth, 10 Cherokee speakers, and 10 Cherokee citizens being selected by a random draw of qualifying applicants. The controlled hunts are not subject to any residency requirement and applications are open to all Cherokee Nation citizens.