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'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.
Authorities Investigating Homicide In SE OKC
Police say that a woman was found dead in southeast Oklahoma City on Thursday. Police discovered the woman's body in a pharmacy drive-through near Southeast 44th Street and South Shields Boulevard. The woman's body was found after a passerby reported it around 3:20 p.m. Officers are talking to people in...
'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...
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...
40th Annual Hawg Days of summer July 26-27
We’re approaching the Hawg Days of summer – those few hot days during the middle of the six weeks of Dog Days of summer (July 3 – Aug. 11) that Eufaula has claimed as its own. It will be hot and sultry, but folks don’t seem to...
Doctors Explain Oklahoma County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
We need to boost child outcomes. Investing in Oklahoma’s adult mental health system would help.
Oklahoma’s dismal child welfare ranking opens the door to a variety of social problems including mental illness, high incarceration rates and failing schools. The recently released 2024 Kids Count data showed that Oklahoma ranks 46th worst. But a recently proposed mental health settlement offers reason for hope, even though the “landmark settlement agreement” faces resistance […] The post We need to boost child outcomes. Investing in Oklahoma’s adult mental health system would help. appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Five Tribes Agree to Hunting and Fishing Reciprocity
Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon the Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced the Five Tribe...
Multiple Oklahoma public schools take stand against Ryan Walters' Bible mandate
Norman Public Schools’ superintendent is standing firm—no Bibles in the classroom. This comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters recently announced changes to the state's social studies standards that introduces the Bible as an instructional resource. However, NPS superintendent Nick Migliorino says it’s not happening. "Norman Public Schools...
Bixby High school is banning cell phones | Spartans also respond to Walters' Bible memo
Bixby, Okla. (KTUL) — The first announcement from Bixby public schools is that cell phones will be prohibited starting this fall. This means elementary, middle school, and junior high school students will no longer be able to use cell phones and other communication devices. 10th through 12th grade, which...
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
OU Ranks Fourth In NIL Deals
The University of Oklahoma is among the colleges with the most Name, Image and Likeness deals. According to a recent study, OU ranked fourth in the nation with 268 NIL deals. The University of Florida topped the rankings with 498 deals where student athletes can receive compensation.
Bixby schools update policies: New cell phone restrictions and Bible clarification
BIXBY, OKLA. (KTUL) — Bixby Public Schools is preparing for back-to-school season and there are some policy updates parents and students should be aware of. Beginning in August, the district will prohibit cell phones and other communication devices for students through ninth grade. High school students, grades 10-12, can...
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