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Chickasaw Nation Opens New Veterans Housing Community
ADA, OK – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by Chickasaw veterans, tribal leaders and dignitaries in dedication ceremonies for a neighborhood community constructed exclusively for Chickasaw veterans. The new Tashka Inchokka’ neighborhood is comprised of six two-bedroom homes located on West 10th Street, across from Glenwood Park. Tashka means “warrior” and inchokka’ is “a home that belongs to them” in the Chickasaw language.
Books offers support to women with leg condition
For women living with a condition that causes legs to painfully swell and enlarge, it is important to remember that the person suffering is not at fault. Diet and exercise do not help the condition called lipedema. Those are words of advice from a Canadian County woman who lives with abnormally fat legs.
Purcell welcomes 11 new teachers
Purcell Public Schools is welcoming 11 new teachers for the 2024-25 school term including Marsha Ambrose, Corrynn Breidinger, Christopher Dunshie, Jennifer Davis, Andrea Kulessa, Ireen Adams, Elizabeth Ainsworth, Amanda Cloud, Matt Lohn, Karla Rodgers and Nashea Stubblefield. Ambrose will be teaching third grade. She is a graduate of Maysville High...
Edmond family says gun was pointed at them while driving in an act of road rage
Nathan Pease and his wife were with their 10-year-old son driving East on Danforth St. in Edmond on July 20 when another driver pulled in front of them, leaving the family shocked with the events that followed.
Terral Volunteer Fire Chief faces charges after allegedly placing camera in restroom
TERRAL, Okla. (KSWO) - The Volunteer Fire Chief for Terral is facing up to five years in prison and a $500 fine for allegedly setting up a camera in an air conditioning vent in the women’s restroom of Terral City Hall. The affidavit states the camera was found in...
The City of Lawton Continues to Blame Citizens for Trash Problems
In the latest episode of Lawton, OK's saga dubbed 'Mayor Booker's Blunders,' the fines the city announced last year aren't having the effect on cleaning up our town your elected leaders thought, so they're increasing the costs. Long story short - having less trash pickup isn't leading to less trash...
Oklahoma County judge overseeing Epic embezzlement case rejects call to recuse
OKLAHOMA CITY — A judge presiding over the major embezzlement case against the co-founders of Epic Charter School faces a call to recuse, with a defense attorney accusing her of being an “advocate for the prosecution.” District Judge Susan Stallings denied the request for her disqualification during a hearing Thursday at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. […]
New Hutton Pharmacy opens August 19 thanks to Blackwell's spirit
Hutton Pharmacy will officially be opening at their new Doolin location on Monday, August 19 with their hours being from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The last year has been rough for the Blackwell staple, but owner, manager, and...
Bixby superintendent sues Oklahoma State Superintendent for defamation
BIXBY, OKLA (KTUL) — The Superintendent of Bixby Public Schools, Rob Miller, has filed a lawsuit against State Superintendent Ryan Walters. Walters has been facing backlash leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Among the criticisms was a complaint that Bixby Public Schools (BPS) had not...
Oklahoma Sooners’ Preseason AP Rankings: A History of Exceeding Expectations
The University of Oklahoma's football program has long been a staple in the upper echelon of college football. Over the past 24 years, the Sooners have consistently entered each season with high expectations, as reflected in their preseason AP poll rankings. While some teams might struggle to live up to the hype, Oklahoma has often defied the odds, finishing the season ranked higher than their preseason standing. As the 2024 season kicks off with the Sooners ranked 16th, history suggests that this team could be on the verge of another remarkable run, with full playoff potential in sight.
Oklahoma State wrestling dismisses Jordan Williams from Cowboys after reported arrest
STILLWATER — First-year Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor has dismissed sophomore Jordan Williams from the team after Williams was arrested earlier this week. “Jordan Williams is no longer part of the Cowboy Wrestling program due to a rules violation,” Taylor said in a statement Thursday morning. “We wish him well as he...
Oklahoma city to pay over $7 million to cleared death row inmate who spent almost half a century in prison
Edmund, Okla. — An Oklahoma city has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime. The Edmond City Council voted without comment on...
Journalist, animal advocate and philanthropist Louisa McCune dies at age 54
Louisa McCune, (1970-2024), the third executive director of the Kirkpatrick Foundation, an animal rights activist and “influencer” and an award-winning journalist, died this week from cancer. With a high-impact legacy at every stage of her career, her experience in the news business made her a natural leader in...
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