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Residents form group to oppose Coweta casino
A group of residents is circulating a petition expressing opposition to the Muscogee Creek Nation’s proposed Coweta Casino Hotel just outside the city limits. The city is expected to gain economic benefits from jobs and tourism spending from the $100 million project, and adjacent development in the city’s jurisdiction. But many residents are opposed to the development, saying it will bring more traffic, crime and noise to the area.
Cherokee Phoenix racks up 25 total honors in the IJA, Arkansas SPJ awards contests
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Cherokee Phoenix won 22 journalism awards in this year’s Indigenous Journalists Association contest and three from the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Winners of IJA’s 2024 Indigenous Media Awards were honored July 27 during the association’s annual conference held in...
Community can donate to “Saving Grace” Fundraiser until Aug. 11
PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Noon Lions are facilitating a contest between the Ponca City Police Department and the Ponca City Fire Department. The project, known as “Saving Grace” is a benefit fundraiser for a local child battling cancer. Eight year old Julianna was diagnosed on...
Arkansas man in custody for pointing gun at child
JAY, Okla. – An Arkansas man accused of pointing a gun at a five-year-old child was taken into custody by Oklahoma law enforcement officers at a rural Delaware County residence. Mackenley King Thompson, 26, of Bentonville, Ark., is being held in the Delaware County jail. Capt. James Morgan with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department said […]
Damonic Williams breaks down why he committed to Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Sooners have begun fall camp. It’s the final piece of the offseason puzzle before the season is upon us once again. OU enters Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables and leaves the Big 12 in favor of the SEC in 2024. The Sooners are looking to build on positive momentum after going 10-3 in 2023, improving from a disastrous 6-7 season in 2022.
Lawton woman arrested after a dozen fentanyl pills allegedly found during traffic stop
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton woman already arrested on a burglary warrant now faces drug trafficking. Deanginique Hurd faces three charges in total, including drug trafficking, possessing drug paraphernalia, and obstructing officers. According to court documents, she was sitting in the passenger seat during a traffic stop on Monday,...
‘Held us together’: Couple speaking out about 38 hours at sea after arriving home
EDMOND, Oklahoma (KOCO) — After a harrowing ordeal following what was supposed to be a fun diving trip, an Edmond couple who spent 38 hours at sea recounted the hours that led up to their rescue. Wind, storms and hours of swimming, Nathan and Kim Maker survived what would...
Thunder fans flood social media with disdain after Gordon Hayward's retirement news
Thursday afternoon, former All-Star and recent OKC Thunder forward Gordon Hayward officially announced that he's calling it quits on his professional career after 14 seasons playing in the NBA. Per his official X account, the 34-year-old shared a personal message detailing his decision to retire from the game of basketball,...
Boston Celtics 58.5, OKC Thunder 55.5, and Denver Nuggets 52.5
We are in the dog days of August here in Deer Creek, Oklahoma, but it won’t be long before NBA teams begin reporting to camp. This should be a tremendous NBA basketball season for this underground blogger. These numbers above are the Vegas projected regular season win totals for...
This company promised to improve health care in Oklahoma jails. Patients in its care have died
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