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Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Special teams
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's safeties.
Benefits planned for beloved retired ECHS teacher
Debbie Sisemore is currently battling stage 3 cancer. “Debbie was refusing a benefit because it is her nature not to put others out,” explained former student and long-time friend Jessica Nunez. “She didn’t want others to have to spend time organizing it, but that is just how Debbie is. She is always doing for others, but doesn’t want others to be put out helping her. She isn’t going to be able to work for at least two months as she goes through chemo, so I decided that we were doing this. I knew a lot of people in Elk City would be jumping to help her. Everybody loves Debbie.”
Dust Bowl Days Festival revives
A change of venue and activities on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at the 4th Dust Bowl Days (DBD) Farm and Ranch Festival in Sayre reversed a trajectory of declining attendance to one of solid participation. Lead Planner Kay Allen said the purpose of the festival is, “To...
Dennis Furr, longtime Oklahoma high school softball coach, dies at 49
Longtime Oklahoma high school softball coach Dennis Furr died Friday morning surrounded by his family and friends after a battle with cancer. He was 49. Furr's coaching career spanned nearly 20 years as a head coach, with experience at both the high school and college level. He appeared in the state championship game nine times at the high school level and won six fastpitch state titles. ...
‘I Can't Believe I Made It’: Students And Families Celebrate First Hardesty Transition Academy Graduating Class
A graduation marked the first step toward independence for students at the Hardesty Transition Academy. The college-style program includes 80 courses over two years for students with autism and developmental disabilities. There weren't many dry eyes in the room during the graduation ceremony as friends and family celebrated their loved...
Pawhuska's Streetscape project contract approved
After almost a decade and a half, Pawhuska city government is perhaps just weeks away from the beginning of actual work on a downtown beautification effort known as the Streetscape project. The preparation for the project dates back to 2010, when city government applied for a state Department of Transportation...
ConocoPhillips Reinstates Air Shuttle Service to Bartlesville
ConocoPhillips has reinstated its employee air shuttle service, including flights to Bartlesville Airport. The inaugural flight began in July and provides air shuttle service for employees between five different locations — Bartlesville; Houston; Midland, Texas; Carlsbad, New Mexico and Williston, North Dakota. ConocoPhillips uses an Embraer ERJ-145XR, similar to...
Pet Of The Week: Puck
Our Pet of the Week is Puck, a 2-month-old dog. Puck is 8 pounds and is a sweet and affectionate puppy. She loves to play and explore, making her the perfect companion for outdoor adventures and walks. However, she's just as happy to cuddle up on the couch and watch...
Coming Soon: Coweta Casino Hotel!
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OU Institutional Equity Office names new equity, Title IX officer
OU announced a new leader for the Office of Institutional Equity in a mass email sent Friday. Honey Ussery will join as associate vice president and institutional equity officer, pending final approval by the OU Board of Regents. The Institutional Equity Office handles discrimination claims, affirmative action plans, claims involving...
Butler’s Gold wheat variety celebrates Oklahoma Olympian
Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu. In 2020, as Oklahoma State University wheat geneticist Brett Carver prepared to release the OSU Wheat Improvement Team’s latest variety, he had a creative idea for its official name. It was the first summer of the pandemic,...
McIntosh Wins at Arrowhead Speedway
COLCORD, OK (July 26, 2024) — Cannon McIntosh won the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Car Series feature Friday night at Arrowhead Speedway. McIntosh took the lead on lap 14 from Hayden Reinbold and held off Ryan Timms for the victory. Timms, Reinbold, Jade Avedisian, and Gunner Setser rounded out the top five.
Criminal Justice Resource Nonprofit Diversion Hub Closer To Construction Of New OKC Facility
Oklahoma is well above the national average for incarceration, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. The metro nonprofit Diversion Hub tries to stop cycles and create proactive solutions. The organization’s new building is closer to construction. In July the city council approved the final plans for Diversion Hub’s new...
Indians Stay Alive in State Tourney
The Doenges Ford Indians are a victory away from the finals of the Oklahoma State Legion Tournament, as the Tribe won a gritty contest against a young Ada A’s team late on Friday night. Bartlesville topped the A’s 10-8. It was not easy. The Indians scored in each...
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