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Derby four-star tight end DaSaahn Brame flips commitment to Tennessee
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One of the nation’s top players in the Class of 2025 will suit up to play college football in the SEC once his career at Derby is done. DaSaahn Brame announced Sunday he would be flipping his commitment from Oregon to Tennessee and joining a top-10 class for the Volunteers. The decision comes after a weekend visit to Josh Heupel in Knoxville, his second visit to Rocky Top this cycle.
Former Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Finds Solace in the Port City
Governor and her husband, en route from Florida to Halifax, make a stop in Oswego. In a year featuring political prominence where either an incumbent president will be re-elected or a former president will reassume our nation’s highest office, hardly any move made by a high-profile politician goes unnoticed.
'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Grace Evans lived through one of the most powerful and deadly twisters in Oklahoma history: a roaring top-of-the-scale terror in 2013 that plowed through homes, tore through a school and killed 24 people in the small suburb of Moore. A hospital and bowling alley were also destroyed. But not the movie theater next door — where almost a decade later, Evans and her teenage daughter this week felt no pause buying two tickets to a showing of the blockbuster “Twisters.” “I was looking for that element of excitement and I guess drama and danger,” Evans said. Her daughter also walked out a fan. “It was very realistic. I was definitely frightened,” said Charis Evans, 15.
Heard Stars in Volleyball All-State
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR JENKS – Sapulpa’s Tyla Heard participated in the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) All-State game for volleyball Tuesday night at Jenks and brought a loud cheering section with […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you...
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Josh Heupel: ‘He’s always been a winner’
Josh Heupel and Brent Venables won a national championship together at Oklahoma in 2000. Now they'll face off as opposing SEC coaches. The post Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on Josh Heupel: ‘He’s always been a winner’ appeared first on On3.
Two arrested for meth trafficking in Johnston County
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - Two people have been arrested in Johnston County, accused of trafficking meth. The Johnston County Sheriff said someone called his office last week, apparently concerned about an argument with a gun. Deputies said both Larry Benton and Amanda Cornelison appeared to be high on meth when...
Local Church Turns The Pastor's Struggles Into Salvation For Metro Kids
Pastor Louis Rogers went through some unthinkable challenges, but it was those times of challenge that are today helping kids all over the city. “Living on the street, eating out of trashcans, sleeping on trees, sleeping up under bridges,” said Pastor Louis Rogers, of Miracle Temple Baptist Church. His...
Countdown to Camp: Oklahoma State
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Mike Gundy and the Cowboys enter McLane Stadium with the most experienced roster in the Big 12. The Pokes return all 11 starters on offense from a season ago including the nation’s leading rusher in Ollie Gordon and seven-year college football veteran Alan Bowman to lead the charge. Sports Anchor […]
'We Sat And Cried For Awhile': Fire Destroys Vinita Apartment Building, Displacing Nearly 50
Nearly 50 residents in Vinita tried to figure out what to do after a fire destroyed their apartment building. One woman said Burroughs Manor was the last place she lived with her husband before he died, and she just wanted to know if some of their family heirlooms survived the fire.
OSBI Investigates 2 Watonga Police Accused Of Violating Rights
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations is investigating the conduct of two Watonga police officers who have been accused of violating the rights of a man they detained. Blaine County Sheriff Travis Daugherty called for the two officers to be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. This stems from an incident that happened on July 4, 2024.
'Twisters' taking local drive-ins by storm
OKLAHOMA CITY — With “Twisters” raking in big at the box office, a local drive-in theater said they haven’t seen as many people come out for a movie in a long time. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “We did the premiere...
FC Tulsa Holds Christmas In July Toy Drive With 83 United
FC Tulsa is teaming up with 83 United to bring a little bit of Christmas in July. Attendees at Friday's match against Indy Eleven brought new or gently used toys for the special donation drive. The team collected items before the game kicked off. "The drive went amazing, we had...
Former Senator On 2028 Olympics Events In Oklahoma City
We're still learning just how Oklahoma City landed the honor of becoming a host site for the 2028 summer Olympics. We know that, as this deal was gaining momentum a few years ago, Casey Wasserman, the head of LA-28, the organizing entity for the games, solicited the help of a DC lobbying firm with a strong Oklahoma connection.
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