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Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing NEEDED – at OBU
Position Summary: To enhance the work of the School of Nursing by expert teaching, advising students, assisting in clinical coordination, participating in faculty and professional development and committees, continued scholarly development, and resourceful and innovative collaboration with faculty and staff. Requirements include: Master of Science in Nursing and current unencumbered...
Nadine Carlene Whitley
Nadine Carlene Whitley, age 94, of Ada, Oklahoma. Nadine Carlene Whitley, age 94, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at her home. She was born February 12, 1930 in Oakdale, Oklahoma to Carl and Agnes (Charles) Taggart. On December 5, 1948 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bill Whitley, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are both her parents; brother, Gene Taggart; sister, Janiece and grandson, Garet Whitley.
UNDEFEATED AT RED DIRT: PURSLEY POWERS TO MID-AMERICA MIDGET WEEK OPENER WIN Featured
UNDEFEATED AT RED DIRT: PURSLEY POWERS TO MID-AMERICA MIDGET WEEK OPENER WIN. Meeker, Oklahoma (July 9, 2024)………Daison Pursley’s most recent visit to Meeker, Oklahoma’s Red Dirt Raceway came three years earlier when he was an upstart, fresh-faced youngster just looking to break in and make his name in USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship competition.
Sparks in top 15 at IFYR after Round 1
Hazen Sparks, a Buffalo Valley High School graduate from Talihina, came out strong in his final year competing in the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee. Sparks recorded a time of 7.5 seconds in steer wrestling in the first round. He is tied...
Projected District Champs for Class 4A!
– Order your copy of the Pigskin Preview today at https://vypeok.com/product/pigskin-preview/ and find out where they land in the 4A Top 10 and who will join them as favorites entering the 2024 season. The Pigskin Preview includes the Top 100 list and team previews on every high school football team...
Wilma Sue Collins
Wilma Sue Collins was born August 7, 1940, in Wetumka, Oklahoma to General Collins and Alpha Mae (Burkes) Collins and passed from this life July 1, 2024, in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 83. Ms. Collins was raised in Wetumka and was a graduate of Wetumka High School. She...
Incoming Bison Spotlight: Katelyn Davis
SHAWNEE – Guard play was a major emphasis this past recruiting cycle for Oklahoma Baptist head coach Bo Overton and his second signee is another backcourt player that looks to make an impact. Her name is Katelyn Davis, a 5-foot-7 guard from nearby Choctaw and four-year varsity letterwinner for the Lady Jackets basketball program at Choctaw High. Over her career, she was named Oklahoma 7 Conference Offensive Player of the Year, was an Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) All-State selection, earned Newcomer of the Year accolades and was a First Team All-District and All-Conference honoree. Davis helped Choctaw to two state...
PM NewsBrief: July 8, 2024
Water restrictions have been lifted in Purcell after residents in the area went days without service. A statement on the city’s website says crews repaired five water line leaks in the rural water district west of town by Friday, but restrictions remained in place over the weekend to allow water tower levels, particularly for the one west of town, to recover.
Mickey Gearl Lipe
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...
Scholarship available at ECU for high school Tigers
ADA, Okla. – As many high school students across Oklahoma prepare to graduate and consider their next steps, they may regret leaving their beloved high school mascot behind. East Central University understands the significance of a mascot, particularly the tiger, as evidenced by a saying we have at ECU: “Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!” It serves as a rallying cry for students and alumni alike.
Ronald Keith Hardwick
Ronald Keith Hardwick passed away Monday, July 1st, 2024, at the age 68. Ronald was born August 24, 1955 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Emery Doyle Hardwick and Shirley (Yarberry) Hardwick. Ronald graduated from Moss High School. He worked as an Equipment Operator on the Pipeline. Ronald was a member of the Harvest Time Church in Holdenville. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson, fishing and Chevrolet trucks.
CN WIC Program seeks comments
The Chickasaw Nation is soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Input is neededfordevelopmentofthe state plan of operation for the 2025 fiscal year. These comments must be received by Aug. 10, 2024. WIC is a federally funded nutrition, education and supplemental...
Hubert Earl Campbell
Hubert Earl Campbell, 89, formerly of Madill, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, in Durant. Earl, the son of Thomas and Opal (Zelda) Campbell, was born on Halloween, October 31, 1934, in Hobart. Earl proudly served in the US Army. After leaving the army, he attended East Central University in Ada, Okla., where he completed his master’s degree. On July 13, 1957, he married Carolyn Case, in Seminole. Earl briefly taught school at Strother’s High School, before starting his 27-year career teaching Industrial Arts at Seminole High School.
Looking Back...the year was 1944
New Industrial Plant Begins Work Tuesday United Manufacturing Co. to Produce Many Articles from Wood Holdenville’s newest and largest industrial concern, the United Manufacturing co., will open for operation Tuesday morning, Paul Taylor, general manager and one of the three owners of the new concern, announced Saturday. Although the plant is equipped to manufacture a wide variety of wood…
Out with the old…In with the new
Out with the old…In with the new July 15 is the first official day of practice for the 2024-25 school year. By OSSAA rules softball and cross country teams can begin their first official practice on the magical date, July 15. Holdenville softball coach, Angel Johnson, will have her team going through some workouts on the 15th as she prepares her troops for the season opener at Lexington on…
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