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ESPN FPI projects Oklahoma football's 2024 schedule
ESPN's Football Power Index metric provides Oklahoma's projected chances of winning each of its 12 regular-season games in the Sooners' first SEC season. The level of difficulty for Oklahoma is being taken up a couple notches as the Sooners enter their first SEC season. After leaving the Big 12 behind...
City code, lack of housing variety punctuate Tulsa's home shortage
On a Friday morning in August, Amy Behar waters her garden in front of her midtown Tulsa home. The front garden is full of flowers. The one in the back has vegetables, which Behar harvests with her mom and her aunt. “We all live here together, and we just make...
Millers take opener from defending 6A champs
MOORE – Yukon held off a late rally from defending Class 6A state champion Southmoore Tuesday evening to win its season opener, 8-7. “I think (this win) sets the tone for the season,” head coach Katy Hoke said. “We can do this.”. A pair of freshmen...
Tulsa to spend $1 million in honor of Emmett Till: Here’s where the money is going
Tulsa is looking to use more than $1 million from the federal government earmarked for solving racially motivated cold cases. The city says it’s putting the funds toward education. Tulsa was awarded the money through the U.S Department of Justice’s Emmett Till Cold Case program. Till was a...
Books offers support to women with leg condition
For women living with a condition that causes legs to painfully swell and enlarge, it is important to remember that the person suffering is not at fault. Diet and exercise do not help the condition called lipedema. Those are words of advice from a Canadian County woman who lives with abnormally fat legs.
National Night Out Event A hit for the county
The public had the opportunity on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to peek behind the curtains to get a glimpse of the workday life of first responders. From drug sniffing K-9s, to drones; from jaws of life to medical emergencies – first responders play a vital role in the community and the community had the opportunity to honor those who put their lives on the line by attending a National Night Out event held in McIntosh County.
Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land 2025 5-star offensive tackle
If there’s been a big fish in the 2025 recruiting class, it’s offensive tackle Michael Fasusi. Much like David Stone was for the 2024 cycle, all eyes have been on Fasusi over the last couple of years. He’s been a priority target for OU and offensive line coach...
Two people sought on animal cruelty charges
Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash bag that was covered with flies and maggots, according to investigators. Warrants were issued on Aug....
Kani Walker: The Sooners' Emerging Secret Weapon in the Secondary
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for their highly anticipated debut in the SEC, one player who has been turning heads in fall camp is redshirt junior defensive back Kani Walker. Hailing from Suwanee, Georgia, Walker brings a combination of size, skill, and tenacity that makes him an ideal fit for the SEC's rigorous demands. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 205 pounds, Walker's physical attributes alone make him a standout in the Sooners' defensive backfield. However, it’s his performance on the field and consistent growth that have caught the attention of head coach Brent Venables and the entire coaching staff.
Jenks Public Schools Extends School Day By 15 Minutes
Teachers and students are returning to the classroom Thursday morning in Jenks, according to Jenks Public Schools. Faculty at Jenks West Elementary School said what parents need to know most for the new school year is a new start and end time for the school day. JPS said every school...
Oklahoma Sooners’ Preseason AP Rankings: A History of Exceeding Expectations
The University of Oklahoma's football program has long been a staple in the upper echelon of college football. Over the past 24 years, the Sooners have consistently entered each season with high expectations, as reflected in their preseason AP poll rankings. While some teams might struggle to live up to the hype, Oklahoma has often defied the odds, finishing the season ranked higher than their preseason standing. As the 2024 season kicks off with the Sooners ranked 16th, history suggests that this team could be on the verge of another remarkable run, with full playoff potential in sight.
His life was transformed through faith and education. Now he aims to give back to others
A Stillwater veteran who spent more than 45 years in and out of prison aims to help others now that his life has been transformed through faith and education at a local Christian university. Keith Barton, 67, said he became connected to a prison ministry while he was incarcerated and he began studying...
Foyil firemen band together to organize benefit dinner for chief recently diagnosed with stage four cancer
FOYIL, Okla. — A Foyil fire chief devoted to protecting his community has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and the members of his community are hosting a benefit dinner and silent auction to help combat the cost of his care. Chief Randy Atchley's benefit dinner will be...
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