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OKC Thunder announces 2024-25 regular season schedule
The NBA announced its 2024-25 regular season schedule on Thursday. This comes two days after it announced its NBA Cup slate for all 30 teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder hope to have a similar campaign to last year where they finished with the first seed. After a productive offseason, the Thunder are viewed as a title contender.
His life was transformed through faith and education. Now he aims to give back to others
A Stillwater veteran who spent more than 45 years in and out of prison aims to help others now that his life has been transformed through faith and education at a local Christian university. Keith Barton, 67, said he became connected to a prison ministry while he was incarcerated and he began studying...
Sherri Coale named to Oklahoma Christian University board
Former University of Oklahoma women's basketball coach Sherri Coale was among four people recently appointed to the Oklahoma Christian University board of trustees. In addition to Coale, other newly appointed trustees include: Danny Floyd, of Thomas; Dr. Brute Wolf II, of Broken Arrow; and Bill Zuker, of Mannford. ...
Brent Venables believes there’s no limit to what Sooners can achieve
Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Brent Venables answered many questions in 2023. After being hired to be the next head coach of the historic OU football program on Dec. 5, 2021, he had plenty of work to do to build the program in his image after his predecessor’s sudden and unexpected departure. At the time, Oklahoma fans didn’t know just how much of a rebuild it would be. Venables clearly believed the Sooners had slipped from the standard of toughness, physicality and discipline that made them one of college football’s premier programs. Venables’ inaugural season was a disappointment. OU went 6-7, its worst...
Josh Bates making a strong impression in Sooners fall camp
The offensive line continues to be the top storyline in Oklahoma Sooners’ fall camp. The Sooners are going to be relying on incoming transfers to fill several of the spots along their offensive line. But one position that continues to be up for grabs is center. The expectation is SMU transfer Branson Hickman will be the starter for 2024. However, as he continues to get acclimated to the offense, 2022 four-star center signee Joshua Bates has been getting a lot of snaps with the first team. Bates has impressed Brent Venables with his work ethic and how he’s improved since arriving in...
Tulsa couple in solar panel limbo
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — This story begins back in February when a door to door salesman came knocking in this south Tulsa neighborhood. "I’m an environmentalist so I wanted the solar panels to help the environment out," said Rita Sparks. They bought their solar panels from Aveyo, based...
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...
Drug Task Force raid leads to arrest of Ada man
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man is in jail after a police and a drug task force raid in Ada on Tuesday. Ada police said Jeffrey Crosby was arrested during the incident, which started as a domestic disturbance at a home on E. Timber Terrace. Police found drugs at...
United Survives Tulsa, Escapes with a point after 3-3 draw
New Mexico United was hoping to build upon the confidence that seemed to be there at the end of Sunday’s match. Instead, FC Tulsa came into Albuquerque in form and looking to slide back into the playoff hunt. United ended up having to fight from behind to salvage a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
New Rankings Released by Flo Wrestling Show Difference David Taylor Has Made
STILLWATER – Flo Wrestling has come out with what Iwould call a “way too early” rankings of the college wrestlers and the college teams. There is no surprise at the top as Penn State is projected No. 1 by the Flo Wrestling calculations, but Oklahoma State; under new head coach and former Penn State NCAA, Olympic, and World champion David Taylor; has made a huge rise from previously being No. 11 to sitting at No. 3.
Foyil firemen band together to organize benefit dinner for chief recently diagnosed with stage four cancer
FOYIL, Okla. — A Foyil fire chief devoted to protecting his community has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and the members of his community are hosting a benefit dinner and silent auction to help combat the cost of his care. Chief Randy Atchley's benefit dinner will be...
Former Sooners defensive tackle traded to the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys needed defensive tackle help and they obtained it in the form of former Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. The former Sooner, who signed with the New York Giants this offseason, was traded to the Cowboys, a move first reported by NFL insiders Jordan Schultz and Josina Anderson. A former four-star prospect in the 2011 recruiting class, Phillips played three seasons for the Sooners from 2012 to 2014. He totaled 58 tackles, nine tackles for loss and 3 1/2 sacks before heading to the NFL. He was a second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2015 NFL draft. Phillips...
Cherokee Nation hosting Job Fair Expo in Pryor for child care
PRYOR, Okla. — Cherokee Nation hosted a job fair expo for those interested in various jobs coming soon for 3 new childcare centers that will be located in Pryor, Catoosa, and Sallisaw. "Cherokee Nation Head Start and Child Development Centers are vital to the future of Cherokee children," Principal...
City of Lawton approved $40 million loan to cover some 2019 CIP projects
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A 10 year sales tax loan of $40 million was approved by Lawton City Council to temporarily substitute the costs of a few 2019 CIP projects that have yet to be completed. Council members stated the state of the economy during COVID didn’t generate enough funds...
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