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Grizzlies assistant promoted to head softball coach
Last year at this time, both former Gans Lady Grizzlies softball coach Laney James and her assistant Jacklyn Green weren’t put in place in those coaching posts until late summer break. Thus, there was little time to get the Lady Grizzlies into fast-pitch softball mode. That didn’t happen this...
Local race horse wins Speedhorse Futurity
Local race horse Ima Fancy Eye, owned by Shania and Terry Dale Cox and trained by Rhonda Valvidia, won last Saturday’s Speedhorse Futurity, which took place at Tulsa’s Fair Meadows Race Track. The winning jockey was Jesus Salazar. The win was the local racehorse’s fifth straight and sixth victory this year. Ima Fancy Eye recorded a 91 speed index in winning the event.
City announces Splash Pad will remain open despite pool closure
The City of Blackwell confirmed Friday morning that the Splash Pad at the Blackwell Memorial Pool will remain open for the 2024 Summer Season in the wake of yesterday's abrupt pool closure. The Splash Pad will remain free to the public and will be open from 8 a.m. - 9...
Blackwell Chamber seeking donations for teachers
The Blackwell Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations for their annual Back to School Breakfast which will be held for Blackwell Public School teachers and staff on August 13. Monetary donations and gift certificates are being accepted through August 1. Those wishing to donate can contact the Chamber of...
Spirit Halloween Will Open After August 1 in Oklahoma
July is coming to a close, which means summer is almost over and Oklahomans will soon be getting ready for Halloween. And the opening of Spirit Halloween signals that the spooky season will be here soon. After Independence Day, stores instantly began putting Halloween decorations on shelves. And big stores...
Oklahoma movie 'Twisters' storms past $100M box-office milestone, 4DX weekend record
The made-in-Oklahoma action movie "Twisters" has already passed a major box-office milestone less than a week after it was officially unleashed in theaters. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister," which also filmed in the Sooner State, has already surged past the $100 million mark at the North American box office....
Oklahoman’s have a chance to cheer on U.S. Paralympic team as they play Saturday
EDMOND, Okla. — Oklahomans have an opportunity to cheer on the U.S. Sitting Volleyball team on Saturday for a scrimmage at the University of Central Oklahoma before they head to compete in Paris. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. It’s game time for the team...
Daughter Accused of SHOOTING MAN IN HEAD While Father Was on Vacation, Claims She ‘Couldn’t Take It’ Anymore
A 28-year-old woman in Oklahoma has been detained and accused of groping two children at a public pool. She allegedly told police that she only grabbed the children in an attempt to save herself from drowning. Kayla R. Lena was apprehended and charged with two counts of lewd or indecent acts with a minor under the age of 16, according to court documents reviewed by Law&Crime.
Celebrate World Elephant Day at OKC Zoo
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month and the Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating. World Elephant Day, Aug 3, will celebrate the Zoo’s Asian elephant herd, caretakers, and conservation efforts and research in support of Asian elephants. Activities start be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00...
247Sports Lists Each Top 25 Big 12 Team’s Most Exciting Player
In a recent list from 247Sports’ Carter Bahns, the most exciting player for each Preseason Top 25 Big 12 team was listed, with four different teams represented. Bahns listed the most exciting player for Oklahoma State, West Virginia, Utah, and Kansas State, each of which earned a spot in the Top 25.
2024 Olympics provide first chance to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey square off
The 2024 Olympics has kicked off, which means group play for the Men’s Basketball tournament will soon begin. Most Oklahoma City Thunder fans will root for a second squad beyond the hometown Team USA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort hope to carry Canada’s momentum from its bronze medal finish last year at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Gilgeous-Alexander is the face of the program. The 26-year-old is one of the best players in the league and is fresh off a runner-up finish in MVP last season. Canada will go as far as he takes it. Canada must survive group play first though —...
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