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Oklahoma Man Creates Straight-Edge Lounge In Friend's Memory
A local man has opened what he says is the only sober bar in Tulsa. In 2019, Jeff Thompson was inspired to open Straight-Edge Lounge after he lost a good friend to an alcohol overdose. Over the past two years, non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails have become the third fastest-growing drink category in the U.S. according to data company Numerator.com.
Damonic Williams discusses leaving TCU, 'deciding factor' in transfer to Oklahoma
NORMAN — Damonic Williams' decision to transfer to Oklahoma wasn't a difficult one, even if the prospect of leaving TCU after two seasons wasn't initially as simple. When Williams opted to hit the transfer portal this spring and visited Oklahoma in April, his mother Cicily Freia left Norman with a straightforward message for her 6-foot-1, 319-pound son.
Ponca City resident exposed by Oklahoma Predator Prevention agrees to plea deal
NEWKIRK — Larry Arthur Beals, 81, Ponca City, entered a no contest plea in Kay County District Court to a felony count of soliciting sexual conduct and or communication with a minor by technology. Beals was arrested by a Kay County deputy on April 7 after a member of...
UPDATE: Failure to appear warrant issued
NEWKIRK — Perciful failed to appear for a court date in Kay County District Court on July 26. A bench warrant with bond endorsed at $50,000 is issued. NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Adam Wayne Perciful, 45, Ponca City, by the Kay County District Court. Perciful...
Ted Cruz's chances of keeping his Texas Senate seat against Democrat challenger Colin Allred
Texas Senator Ted Cruz seems to be on the way to retain his seat in the November elections, as the latest polls show him with a relevant lead over his contender, Rep. Collin Allred. However, it is far from a done deal. FiveThirtyEight's survey aggregator shows that, in the latest...
Back to school tax free weekends around the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. - Some parents in the ArkLaTex can save some money over the next two weekends, just in time for the kids to go back to school. The state of Oklahoma is having it's tax free weekend Friday through Sunday. During this time, the state sales tax of 4.5% will be completely waived, and even county and municipal taxes will be exempted, resulting in a higher overall discount for shoppers.
Saharan Dust Causes Air Quality Health Advisory In Oklahoma
A Saharan dust plume invaded Texas this week and the dust is now creeping into Oklahoma. This dust has lead the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to issue an air quality health advisory for most of Oklahoma. What is a Saharan Dust plume?. Winds move dust from the Sahara...
Oklahoma air quality advisory issued, unhealthy for sensitive groups
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality health advisory. Data shows pollutants in central and southern Oklahoma are unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with respiratory diseases should limit prolonged activities outdoors. According to deq.ok.gov, fine particle matter like dust is in the...
'Twisters' coming back to 4DX: How to catch the blockbuster and 1996 'Twister' in Oklahoma
If you didn't get to experience "Twisters" in the viral, highly immersive format 4DX, you'll have another chance soon. Regal theaters will rerelease "Twisters" as well as the first 1996 installment "Twister" in 4DX for one week, starting Aug. 30. Tickets will be available to purchase starting today, Aug. 1. ...
Paws N Claws Pet Food Pantry opens Aug. 5
Paws N Claws is excited to announce the Pet Food Pantry in Eufaula will open soon. By the first week of August, volunteers will be setting up the Paws N Claws Pet Pantry at the Eufaula Indian Journal, located at 100 2nd St., just west of the Mc-Intosh County Courthouse. It will officially open Monday, Aug. 5. The pantry plans to be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for those in need.
2026 In-state 4-Star running back includes Oklahoma in top 11
The Oklahoma Sooners have shown in previous recruiting cycles a desire to take multiple running backs in a recruiting cycle. They’ve signed at least two scholarship backs in each of the last three recruiting cycles. The Sooners are hoping to do the same in the 2026 recruiting class. They’ve...