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A summer food assistance program for kids started this year, but 13 states declined the funds
Ashton Leach’s three daughters like to eat fruit bowls and smoothies made with milk, yogurt and whatever fruit is in the house. This summer Leach and her husband know they’ll be able to afford fresh fruit, because they’re participating in the SUN Bucks program. Formally called Summer EBT, it provides $40 per child per month for groceries to eligible families over the three summer months.
Oklahoma filmmaker plays 'Hailey's Game' to create award-winning supernatural LGBTQ movie
Katie Hightower blames the television show "Dawson's Creek," James Van Der Beek's titular character and the teen drama series' creator, Kevin Williamson, for her fledgling filmmaking career. "It's not the best show in the world, but I remember watching it. I watched Dawson, and he wanted to make films. And I wanted to be Dawson. I wanted to make films, too. So, I told my dad, 'I'm gonna go to NYU.' And he was like,...
A controversial convenience: Vending machines now dispense ammo in Southern states
In a controversial move, gun owners in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas can now purchase ammunition from vending machines installed in grocery stores. These machines, created by American Rounds, allow customers to scan their ID, select from a range of ammunition options, and complete their purchase much like buying a soda.
‘Winningest Boys HS Coach in Country’ passes at 96
A legendary high school basketball coach and educator with local ties has died in Fort Worth, Texas where he was remembered last month with a “celebration of life” service. A graduate of Sapulpa’s Booker T. Washington High School, Coach Robert “Bob’ Hughes, Sr., also is being remembered across...
2 Oklahoma Students Receive National Award
Two Oklahoma students were honored with a national award for their vocal talents. Hayley Hitt and Cole Rogers were the winners of this year's Plimpton Foundation Award. They each received $2,500 and sang at the award presentation at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church in Muskogee. The Plimpton Foundation Award was...
Cherokee filmmaker dives into Oklahoma Superfund Site in short film 'Meet Me at the Creek'
Cherokee filmmaker Loren Waters didn't anticipate just how strongly she would feel connected to the land while working on her short film "Meet Me at the Creek." "As tribal people, we were removed from our homelands to be in northeastern Oklahoma. So, it wasn't a place we wanted to be. But we have to make it work," said Waters, who is also a citizen of the Kiowa Tribe. ...
Man suspected of murdering Cleveland officer allegedly shot, killed grandmother: report
CLEVELAND (TND) — The man suspected of murdering a 27-year-old Cleveland police officer was also accused of fatally shooting his grandmother in the face, according to a report. De’Lawnte Hardy was expected to face charges Monday in connection to the death of 63-year-old Beatrice Porter, Cleveland.com reported. The media...
This Week in Sapulpa History: A Reel-y Big Fire
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. There have been significant fires in Sapulpa’s history. To name a few: the Main St fires in 1899, Loraine Hotel in 1949, the oil fields and refineries in the 1910s, the High School nicknamed “the Castle” in 1911, the Meyer Clothing and Mize Drug Store in 1917, the Max Meyer’s home in 1959, the Frankoma Pottery plant in 1938 and 1983, and so many others.
Oklahoma governor rejected food aid for children. Now tribes are offering it instead
A new summer food program helped feed at least one in six Oklahoma children in its first month, after several tribal nations stepped in to distribute federal aid rejected by the governor. The program pays families up to $120 per child to cover groceries while school is out of session....
Man accused of indecent exposure south of OSU
Due to his criminal record, William Lee Lane, 31, who adamantly denied committing indecent exposure, could be incarcerated for 90 days to life if convicted of the crime after two prior felonies in Tulsa County, court records show. Lane was arrested on June 20 in the 300 block of S....
Rock Valley Woman Taken To Hospital After Sioux Center Accident
Sioux Center, Iowa– A Rock Valley woman was taken to a hospital after an accident involving drivers from Houston, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma in Sioux Center on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The Sioux Center Police Department reports that at about 8:20 p.m., 23-year-old Kendry Sanchez Barrios of Houston, Texas...
Man Shot During Confrontation At Tulsa Gas Station Dies At Hospital
A man has died one week after being shot during a confrontation with his estranged wife at a Tulsa gas station. Tulsa Police identified the man as 45-year-old Daniel Matute. Police said the shooting happened at a QuikTrip near 11th and Sheridan around 7 p.m. on July 1. Investigators said that the man approached his estranged wife who had a group of friends with her.
Man Accused Of Several Armed Robberies In Tulsa Arrested
A man accused of robbing several people, including a family, at gunpoint is in custody, police say. Tulsa Police said the first victim was getting mail at her apartment when Gaywone Blades pulled a gun on her and took her wallet. Police said he hit another woman in the head...
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