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Gillespie emerges victorious in state Senate runoff, Davis toppled
In an election that will be crucial to the future of Broken Arrow, Christi Gillespie won the Republican runoff election Tuesday for the District 33 state Senate seat. Gillespie, who is Broken Arrow’s vice mayor, defeated opponent Shelley Gwartney with 55% of the vote compared to Gwartney’s 45%, after the two emerged from a four-way primary election in June.
'Way more comfortable': With more prep at CHEETAH, Kendel Dolby should build on last season
NORMAN – Kendel Dolby took his position change head-on. Dolby, who had played cornerback for the Sooners, was moved over to Brent Venables' CHEETAH position early on in the season. It was a strange transition at first, but he quickly built on his new opportunity. "To be honest, it...
'A giant in the community' Civic, religious leaders remember Rev. John A. 'Pop' Reed Jr.
The Rev. John A. Reed Jr. often preached about the trials and triumphs of the Oklahoma City civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s because he lived through those years on the frontlines as a young pastor, challenging the racism and bigotry of Jim Crow. Affectionately known as "Pop," the longtime Oklahoma City minister, community and civil rights leader died Monday at 86. Reed was known for having achieved a remarkable feat — serving as pastor...
NCAA punishes Oklahoma over violations
Oklahoma Sooners staffer DeMarco Murray, a former standout football player, will serve a one-game suspension after the NCAA found him in violation of its recruiting rules. The NCAA ruled on Tuesday that because Murray had impermissible contact with multiple recruits over a period of time, he must serve this small suspension as punishment.
Guthrie and Purcell bond proposals pass easily, but those in 4 other districts go down
School bond proposals on opposite sides of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area – in Guthrie and Purcell – passed by wide margins during Tuesday’s election, but voters in the Blanchard, McLoud, Wellston and South Rock Creek districts rejected proposals. Bond proposals must receive a 60% supermajority to pass. Guthrie’s proposal passed with 2,734 votes, or 72.2%, in favor and 1,051 votes, or 27.8%, in opposition. ...
Thursday Night Cruisers make donation to Mustang Fire Department
Members of the Thursday Night Cruisers were on scene at the Mustang Masonic Lodge this past. weekend and made a significant contribution to the Mustang Fire Department while there. MFD Chief Craig Carruth accepted a donation through a check totaling $1,000 from the club. Steve Rose, the Thursday Night Cruisers...
Sallisaw football coach pleased with his team’s scrimmage performance
Sallisaw Black Diamonds football coach Brandon Tyler was fairly pleased with how his team performed in its one and only preseason scrimmage against the Checotah Wildcats and Grove Ridgerunners last Friday night at Perry F. Lattimore Stadium. In the varsity portion of the three-way scrimmage, quarterback Jackson Harris connected with...
Here’s Why October Is a Busy Month for Tornadoes in Oklahoma
It's common knowledge that the busiest months for tornadoes in Oklahoma are during storm season, which is March through June. But outside those months, one month in the fall has produced a record number of tornadoes: October. For 2024, meteorologists across the country have predicted a second active storm season...
Ragweed Season Has Officially Begun In Oklahoma
Oklahomans know the suffering of allergy season all too well. It starts in the spring when everything comes into bloom. Then the summer heat gives us some relief, but that's not the end of allergies. Fall is when ragweed season comes out in full force, and it looks like the fall allergy season has already started.
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