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Holiday’s ‘crazy’ journey from no college offers to Cards’ 3rd-round pick
ST. LOUIS — Considering the incredible, against-all-odds baseball journey that Brian Holiday has been on over the past three years — going from being a walk-on at tiny Florida SouthWestern State College to the even smaller College of Central Florida and finally to Oklahoma State — it was understandable why he experienced a state of shock on Monday when he became the third-round pick of the Cardinals in the 2024 MLB Draft.
A Suspicious Bag Stops Passenger Train, ‘Heartland Flyer’ In Purcell
A suspicious carry-on bag aboard a passenger train halted the trip by several hours. Purcell Police say the more than 100 passengers on board the Heartland Flyer were evacuated at the Purcell Train Depot, just after 9 a.m. Monday, until the all-clear was given. “I was scared,” said Amanda Evers,...
Mickey Gearl Lipe
Mickey Gearl Lipe, age 92, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away peacefully in his home July 3, 2024. He was born December 7, 1931 in Spaulding, Oklahoma to Delmus Gerome and Myrtle Mae Jackson. Mickey was raised in Holdenville, Oklahoma and graduated from Holdenville High School class of 1949. He married...
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Tommie Troup
Body Tommie Troup was born in Yeager, Oklahoma on April 23rd, 1932, to Ben Thorton Massingale and Bennie Lou (Moore) Massingale. She was the youngest one of nine children. Her siblings were Urpal, Inez, Jaunita, Ambrie Lee, Bill, Mary, Jo Marie, and Bobby. She graduated from Yeager high school in 1951. She married B. Ray Troup, and she was the love of his life. They made their home at 800 South Gulf in Holdenville, Oklahoma. With this union, she become a mother to Mike, Mary, and Mark Troup along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tommie was known for her love of animals. There was always a puppy in her lap. She spent many hours driving around Holdenville in her golf cart, checking on all the animals.
McSwain Theatre celebrates 15 years under Chickasaw Nation leadership
ADA, Okla. – Music, movies and camaraderie all come together at the historic McSwain Theatre. Nestled on the corner of Main and Townsend, the theater boasts classic films, variety shows, concerts and more. Under Chickasaw Nation ownership, the McSwain Theatre is set to host a 15-year anniversary celebration 7 p.m., July 20.
Charlynn Jones
Jones Charlynn “Bo” Mae Jones, Shawnee, OK resident, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 55. Bo was born on September 8, 1968 to Jack and Peggy ( Edgell) Irwin in Seminole, OK. Bo is survived by her husband, Lonnie...
Local Texoma kids compete for best mullet in U.S.
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - The 2024 Mullet Champs competition is underway, with round one voting featuring some local Texoma participants this year. The competition seeks out the best mullets across America, and features three different age groups of kids, teens, and adults where the community can vote for their favorite mullet styles.
At one time Hughes County was considered the peanut capitol of Oklahoma.
At one time Hughes County was considered the peanut capitol of Oklahoma. There were several storage facilities, including the Calvin Pickle Company and the silos pictured above here in Holdenville. They were built over half a century ago and were torn down last month after years of neglect.
SEMINOLE COUPLE SHARE GLOBE TROTTING ADVENTURES
A Seminole couple that greatly enjoys traveling have seen most of the world, visiting six of the seven continents, and they are hoping to visit the final one in the not too distant future. Former Seminole Fire Chief Roy Boydstun, a graduate of Holdenville High School and his wife, Mary, have been traveling the world since taking their first trip abroad with a church group that toured Europe in…
KOCO 5 celebrates 70th anniversary On the Road in Shawnee
SHAWNEE, Okla. — On July 16, KOCO 5 will be visiting downtown Shawnee and broadcasting from Woodland Veterans Park, 100 E Highland St., at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. The public is invited to join us at 3:30 p.m. before the broadcasts. The free event will transform...
Looking back: Sirloin Stockade murderer Roger Dale Stafford executed for 1978 killing spree
It had been more than 15 years since Roger Dale Stafford had been sentenced to death row at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. But on an early July morning, Stafford was executed in 1995 for the murder of the Lorenz family who had been shot to death along I-35 near Purcell.
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