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Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Offensive line
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 offensive line.
Hall Says Bartlesville Influential in Baseball Career
It hopefully won’t be long before Jakob Hall is making his way to Fort Myers, Florida to get set for his professional career. It was a bit more than a week ago when the former Bruin and Indian was picked in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins.
👟 Joseph named Saint Lucia Flag Bearer for Paris 2024 Olympics
SAINT LUCIA — Michael Joseph of Kansas Track and Field was chosen to be the flag bearer for Saint Lucia at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 26. "What an honor - I'm super excited and proud of him," said Kansas Track and Field Head Coach Stanley Redwine. "To be selected to be the flag carrier is a once in a lifetime experience. I know that he will serve his country well. Not only is he representing St. Lucia, but he is also representing KU.
Former Kingfisher head football coach to face prosecution after all in child neglect case
KINGFISHER — The former head football coach at Kingfisher High School will face trial after all on a child neglect charge. Jeff Myers, 57, was charged in October in Kingfisher County District Court after a lengthy investigation that began when a former player filed a hazing lawsuit. He denies wrongdoing. ...
Inter-Tribal Council Passes Resolutions During Quarterly Meeting
TULSA, OK – Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Tribes met for a quarterly meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa recently and unanimously passed several resolutions. ITC approved a resolution supporting the bipartisan bills promoting truth, justice and healing by a full investigation...
Gravel Bar and Grill a total loss after fire Saturday
The Gravel Bar and Grill at Sand Springs Resort was damaged by a fire early Saturday. Although the building itself was a loss, resort operator Jack Glendenning said he was grateful that there were no casualties. “God blessed us very, very well,” Glendenning said. A call a little after 2 a.m. alerted Glendenning to the burglary alarm going off at the Gravel Bar. When he arrived on the scene, he said the building had caught fire and the blaze threatened to spread to the other buildings in the resort complex. For more on this story, see Wednesday's LCR.
Sallisaw wrestler wins Greco-Roman national title
FARGO, N.D. — After a rough end to the Junior Freestyle Division portion of the 2024 USA National Juniors Wrestling Tournament for Sallisaw 106-pounder Cason Craft, things could not have ended any better. Craft went through undefeated in the Greco-Roman Division portion of the national event to not only...
2023-24 Oklahoma State Athletics year in review
Oklahoma State won an NCAA team title in men's cross country, the fourth under head coach Dave Smith. The men's distance medley relay team of Brian Musau, DJ McArthur, Mehdi Yanouri and Ryan Schoppe won the NCAA championship. Oklahoma State finished 19th in the final 2023-24 Learfield Directors' Cup standings,...
Grade the trade: Thunder take West over, shun Warriors in blockbuster deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder were the No. 1 seed in a competitive Western Conference last season despite the second-youngest roster in the NBA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a bonafide MVP candidate, while Chet Holmgren finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and Jalen Williams took a sizable sophomore leap.
Ottawa County unveils new Emergency Operations Center
MIAMI, Okla. — Ottawa County celebrates the completion of a project five years in the making. A ribbon cutting took place in Miami Tuesday morning for the new Quapaw Nation Emergency Operations Center and Ottawa County Central Dispatch Building. It’s a collaboration between the Quapaw Nation, City of Miami,...
'More Than Enough For Us': Coweta Acquires Land Off Highway 51 For New Fire Station
The city of Coweta has finalized the purchase of 3.29 acres at State Highway 51 and 305th East Avenue for the new Fire Station 1. “We’re happy with that amount... I can’t wait, I’m ready,” said Fire Chief Brian Woodward. Chief Woodward said the current workspace...
Lawton remembers community pillar Pat Henry
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On Thursday, July 18, Lawton pillar Pat Henry passed away at the age of 94 and now the community she supported her whole life is remembering her. Mayor of Lawton Stan Booker says Henry was a strong leader but an even stronger friend. “Pat Henry was...
Robert Spears-Jennings, A Great Asset For The Sooner Defense
Oklahoma has had two great recruiting classes the past two years, finishing 8th in 2022 and 6th in 2023, according to Rivals, under Brent Venables. Shifting the focus to the home front here in Oklahoma and securing the state against rivals, a slew of recruits in the Sooner State have committed to the University in the past two years.
'Wreck a guy's livelihood': Shawnee rancher has been losing cattle rapidly and unexpectedly
SHAWNEE, Okla. — A Shawnee rancher has been finding his cattle dead since June, leaving him unsure of what the future holds. His land backs up to St. Gregory's Abbey, where he was raising cattle with the goal of helping feed the monks and give them a source of revenue. But with multiple cows being killed and butchered, he said he is losing more than he ever has.
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