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How has Oklahoma's medical marijuana license moratorium affected dispensaries, industry?
They're passing joints — and loose flower, concentrates, topical creams, drinks, gummies and other edibles. And they're passing patients. With its high behind it, and licenses to operate continuing to...
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
Meet the 2024 Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame class
The current president of the University of Oklahoma, a past president and first lady at Oklahoma State University and a pair of just-retired Oklahoma university presidents are among 11 people who comprise the 2024 class of the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society announced the list of...
Salvation Army and OG&E host breakfast fundraiser to help Oklahomans with utility bills
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Salvation Army hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Thursday to help Oklahomans feeling the pinch on their electric bills. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The fundraiser supports OG&E’s Lend-a-Hand and Oklahoma Natural Gas’ Share the Warmth programs and is meant...
SNHU announces winter 2024 President’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently announced its Winter 2024 President’s List, which includes students from Whitesboro and surrounding areas. Monique Staley of Whitesboro, Shannon Brown of Gordonville and Yahaira Holt of Pilot Point were among the full-time undergraduate students who earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term. (The winter terms run from January to May.)
Texoma Drive renovations begin, 1 million-gallon water tower engineering underway
The City Council discussed updates on the current ongoing city projects in town during last week’s meeting. The Texoma Street project construction began last week. Residents may have observed a drone flying over the neighborhood, a tool used by the contractor to obtain footage of the construction area. The water line project will start August 1. Whitesboro City Administrator Julie Arrington said the engineer said the 12-inch water line will possibly be changed into a 16-inch water line.
WISD teacher selected for Teach Plus fellowship
With a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, Whitesboro Intermediate School’s 5th grade science and social studies teacher, April Ollila, has a passion for impacting students beyond the classroom. Earlier this spring, she applied for Teach Plus, a nonprofit organization that trains and empowers teachers to drive change...
W’boro summer track athletes medal at biennial State Games
As the season winds down for the Whitesboro Summer Track Program, it is going out with a bang. Having wrapped up the regional competition a couple of weeks ago, the program is poised to send nine athletes to the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Games of Texas, the state finals in Brownsville, Texas.
Judge issues protective order against Ryan Walters, requested by student who's suing him
NORMAN — A Cleveland County judge has formally granted a protective order sought by a Moore Public Schools student against state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters and members of the State Board of Education. Cleveland Country District Judge Michael Tupper filed the order on Monday, 19 days after he said during a court hearing...
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
Handgame competition brings Kiowa, Apache elders together in Western Oklahoma
As a little girl in the early 1970s, Lee Colorado, who is Apache, learned how to play Handgame in her great-grandmother’s shed in the wintertime. She explained that the history of the game existed as far back as she could remember. Now, Colorado is 61 and is still using...
Lone Grove mourns loss of softball coach
LONE GROVE, Okla. (KXII) - Lone Grove softball coach Dennis Furr has died following a battle with cancer. Furr passed away surrounded by family. He led the Lone Grove Lady Horns to state championships in 2021 and 2022. Lone Grove was state runner up in 2023. Coach Furr was 49 years old.
Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark welcomes new hires, forms executive committee
OKLAHOMA CITY — OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark (OKANA) announces the hiring of nine new leadership team members for the $400 million project along the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City. These new leadership team hires will join OKANA’s Managing Director, Ken Leone, on the resort’s newly created executive committee.
Conn's HomePlus, Nationwide Home Goods Seller, Files Bankruptcy; Several Locations Set To Close
Conn's HomePlus, a home goods seller with locations across the United States, filed for bankruptcy this week, with several stores set to close. There are four locations in Oklahoma, two in Oklahoma City and two more in Tulsa. Following the company's bankruptcy filing, all four stores will now close. Here...
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