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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...
SSC Extends Scholarship Application Deadline
Seminole State College has announced an extension of the scholarship application deadline for the Fall 2024 term to July 31, 2024. This decision follows the delay in the availability of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which has impacted many students' ability to complete their financial aid applications on time.The extended deadline provides prospective and current students…
Orvil Churchwell
Orvil Churchwell was born in Pauls Valley, OK on Sep. 9, 1926 to Luther and Mary Ethel Churchwell. Orvil attended Macomb School where he completed the third grade. He then had to help the family by working crops in the field. Orvil joined the US Army, but due to a...
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...
Crowder Catcher Jaxon McAuliff Heading to Oklahoma Baptist University
NEOSHO, MO — Crowder Catcher Jaxon McAuliff is set to compete at the next level after he announced his commitment to Oklahoma Baptist University. The redshirt freshman appeared in 6 games this year and had a .150 batting average. McAuliff also finished the season with two RBI’s and 6 runs scored.
Crowder Catcher Jaxon McAuliff Commits to Oklahoma Baptist
Crowder Catcher Jaxon McAuliff Commits to Oklahoma Baptist.
UFP Packaging unveils painted horse sculpture
SHAWNEE — UFP Packaging of Shawnee has unveiled “Splinter,” the latest addition to the Shawnee Painted Horses project. Created by Edmond artist and Shawnee High graduate Katherine Sanders, the sculpture adds to the collection of painted horses, which are being replaced or added after damage from the April 19, 2023, tornado.
HUD Officials View Results of Chickasaw Nation Housing Programs
The Chickasaw Nation welcomed visitors from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) April 17. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and tribal officials welcomed HUD representatives for a daylong tour of the Chickasaw Nation’s housing, education and health developments located in Ada, Oklahoma. “Housing is foundational to...
Undefeated at Red Dirt: Pursley Powers to Mid-America Midget Week Opener Win
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. That 2021 night marked his first career series...
Holdenville firefighters contain blaze at abandoned home
HOLDENVILLE, OKLA (KOKH) — A Holdenville home was engulfed in flames on June 6. According to the Holdenville Police Department, first responders arrived at the fire at approximately 10:40 p.m. The abandoned house is located on the 1100 block of South Oak Street. The Holdenville Fire Department contained the...
OBU and Partners Install New Radars to Enhance Weather Safety in OKC Metro Area
Several weather research organizations, including OU’s Cooperative Institute for Severe and High Impact Weather Research and Operations, OU’s Advanced Radar Research Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’ National Severe Storms Laboratory, and the National Weather Service, are working with OBU (Oklahoma Baptist University), a Boy Scout ranch, and a college’s Science School in an effort to enhance weather safety in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Asst Professor of English Comp
Salary is $38,500 - $40,000. Excellent benefits. For job description, application procedure, visit www.sscok.edu. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail to:. SSC. Attn: HR. P.O. Box 251. Seminole, OK 74818.
Nadine Carlene Whitley
Nadine Carlene Whitley, 94, of Ada, Okla., passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at her home. She was born February 12, 1930, in Oakdale, Okla., to Carl and Agnes (Charles) Taggart, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Bill Whitley; brother, Gene Taggart; sister,...
Ruth Ann Bondoni
Ruth Ann, the daughter of Amond and Katie Louise (Tiger) Harjo, was born November 30, 1948, in Seminole. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amond and Katie “Louise” Harjo; her sisters, Jamie Hawkins and Elaine “Kim” Harjo; and a son, Juston Bondoni. Ruth Ann...
Sparks takes last shot at IFYR among area several participants
Hazen Sparks, a Buffalo Valley High School graduate from Talihina, is preparing for his last attempt at the International Finals Youth Rodeo, which begins at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee on Sunday. Sparks will perform in the first go-round on Monday morning in calf roping and Tuesday...
Holdenville police arrest on armed suspect involved in July 5 assault
HOLDENVILLE, OKLA (KOKH) — Michael Calvert was arrested in Wewoka. The Holdenville Police Department (HPD) and the District 22 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force are seeking information on a suspect involved in an assault with a dangerous weapon. According to the District 22 Drug and Violent Crimes Task...
Purcell water customers face boil advisory, mandatory restrictions after line breaks
PURCELL, Okla. (KOKH) — The City of Purcell is now under a boil advisory. This comes just two days day after officials enforced mandatory water restrictions. Residents tell Fox 25 they hope the situation doesn’t last much longer. "For the last almost six days, I guess, we didn’t...
How An Oklahoma Pastor’s Ministry Thrives Amid Personal Challenges
ADA, Okla. — When Brad Graves began pastoring Cross Church San Diego in 2007, wildfires forced his evacuation before his moving truck arrived. Afterwards, Graves led the church in disaster relief as San Diego County recovered from a series of wildfires that burned 197,990 acres, destroyed 1,141 residences and killed two people.
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