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Zena Zonelle Cox
Zena Zonelle Gregory began delighting the world at her birth on December 4, 1924, on a farm outside of Cordell, Oklahoma. Her parents, W.B. “Bill” Gregory and Jessie Lucille (Parman) Gregory and sisters Billie and Bet were thrilled with the new addition, as they were with their baby sister Patsy some years later.
The Weatherford Public Library
The Weatherford Public Library hosted its weekly story time Tuesday morning. Library Manager Jason Dibler read two stories to those that attended. The first story was “When We Fly,” and the second story was “What Goes Up.” After story time, participants were able to color on pages provided by the library. Top left, Ruth Ogar, left, and Isaac Ogar, right, listen to the story together. Top right,…
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University hosts Middle School Band Camp for many middle schools. Students are learning skills for a variety of instruments. Students were divided into four bands - gold, white, red and blue. Camp activities began Sunday and will conclude today. Pictured above, the Gold Band has a rehearsal with all instruments, conducted by Rick Street.
Jerry Burrows Memorial Golf Tournament sees great success
The inaugural Jerry Burrows Memorial Golf Tournament was a touching and heartfelt event that brought together friends, family, and golf enthusiasts to honor the memory of a beloved individual. Held on Saturday, June 22, at the picturesque Crooked Creek Golf Course, the tournament served as a reminder of Jerry Burrows’ passion for golf and his enduring spirit.
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY!
The Cordell Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Hometown Celebration on Saturday, June 29th at Lee park. (HWY 183 & 2nd St.) This family-friendly event promises a day filled witha ctivities, entertainment, and community spirit, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display after dark. The festivities will kick off early...
Oklahoma man to be executed for the rape and murder of his 7-year-old former stepdaughter
Richard Rojem Jr., 66, is set to be executed in Oklahoma four decades after the brutal rape and murder of his 7-year-old former stepdaughter Layla. He maintains his innocence. An Oklahoma man set to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday for the rape and murder of his 7-year-old former stepdaughter maintains his innocence but has accepted his fate after running out of appeals, his attorney tells USA TODAY.
Perry Eagles schedule State sendoff
The Perry Eagles T-Ball team will be travelling to Weatherford to play in the T-Ball State Tournament on Thursday, June 27.Players and their families are asking the community to please line Fir Street to help send these hardworking, dedicated kiddos off to State!Flags, horns, bells and whistles are all welcome, as these kiddos would love to see the enthusiasm and support of their community…
Corn City Fire District prepping for ballot
DESHLER — Village council’s liaison to the Corn City Regional Fire District reported to council Tuesday the district intends to be on the November ballot for a new fire station. Council Member Kolby Seemann reported the process to receive easements is moving forward, and the most recent cost...
Weird Dome Home Up for Auction in Oklahoma
At the start of July 2024, a uniquely dome-shaped home is coming up for auction in Hydro, Oklahoma. The home also includes a 2 car garage, a 40' by 60' shop with full concrete floor and a 12' lean to. It is three stories with an upstairs and a basement, sitting on around 1.26 acres of property.
Boom News! | ’25 ATH CJ Nickson Commits to Oklahoma!
The Sooners lock up another in-state priority target as athlete CJ Nickson has committed to Oklahoma!. Nickson (6’5 220) out of Weatherford, Oklahoma, chose the Sooners in a head to head matchup with Oklahoma State. The Sooners view Nickson as an EDGE. The plan is for him to begin...
Man behind bars, charged in connection with Hobart murder
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Hobart is behind bars, accused of killing a man with a wooden handle over missing items. Jeffrey Len Hurley faces a single count of first-degree murder. Authorities were called out to North Broadway Street in Hobart on June 12 on a reported assault.
Brandon Tatum, Stitt's chief of staff, picked to lead the Regional University System of Oklahoma
Brandon Tatum, the chief of staff for Gov. Kevin Stitt, will serve as the next executive director of the Regional University System of Oklahoma, RUSO regents announced Monday. RUSO, as it’s commonly known, oversees six public universities — Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, East Central University in Ada and the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Combined, they have more than 40,000 students, making RUSO the largest four-year university system in Oklahoma.
2025 4-star athlete CJ Nickson commits to Oklahoma
Class of 2025 4-star athlete CJ Nickson committed to Oklahoma, he announced on Tuesday. Nickson is the 153rd ranked player and fifth ranked athlete according to the On3 industry ranking. He is also the fourth ranked player in Oklahoma. The 6-foot-5, 216-pounder is from Weatherford and attends Weatherford High School....
Look: Four-Star ATH CJ Nickson Makes Decision Between Bedlam Schools
One of the top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class has made up his mind about where he will spend the next phase of his career. Four-star ATH CJ Nickson, a 6-foot-6, 235-pound product out of Weatherford (OK) trimmed his list of suitors down to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, making it a Bedlam Battle for the Panhandle State’s top player.
Clinton's Kat Meacham named 2024 Gatorade Oklahoma Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year
Clinton senior Kat Meacham is the 2024 Gatorade Oklahoma Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year, the company announced Tuesday. A 5-foot-10 Kansas signee, Meacham broke the Class 4A state meet record in the discus this year with a toss of 153 feet, 8.50 inches. In April, she had...
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