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White named Banner School superintendent
EL RENO – James White, the former Piedmont Public Schools’ superintendent, has taken over the top post at Banner Schools. White in July became the new superintendent at Banner School, 2455 N Banner Road west of Yukon. He succeeded Jamie Burtner. White most recently was an assistant superintendent...
West Chester Native, Former Eagles Owner Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester, now owns an entire block in Miami. Former Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns an entire block in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
'I'm Staying Out Of It:' Tulsa Mayor Chooses Not To Endorse Any Candidates In Mayoral Race
Mayor Bynum joined News On 6 at 9 with LeAnne Taylor and Dave Davis to discuss the upcoming mayoral election and the Oaklawn Graves excavation. Dave: We're about two weeks away until voters in Tulsa decide who will be the next mayor. You've served in this role for eight years. Are you endorsing anyone for the position?
Man charged in Tulsa homicide after charges against him in Sapulpa homicide were dismissed
UPDATE (8/14/24) — A man is charged with accessory to murder in a Tulsa homicide after charges against him in a Sapulpa homicide were dismissed.FOX23 told you 27-year-old Celestine Mason is charged with first-degree murder in connection to to a north Tulsa shooting near 46th Street North and M.L.K. Jr. Blvd that left 51-year-old Trayvis Watson dead on July 2. She was arrested on July 15.Another suspect, 26-year-old Keith Stewart, was arrested for first degree murder in connection to the shooting on July 8.According to an affidavit, homicide detectives learned that three people were present at the house when Watson was...
Vista Shadow Mountain owners to pay former tenants $400,000 for suffering, troubles
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The owners of Vista Shadow Mountain Apartment Complex, which was forced to shut down because of unsafe living conditions, have agreed to a $400,000 settlement with the former tenants. The money will be split between the 229 former tenants who were abruptly evicted from their...
Notice of vacancy and request for applications Tribal Council of the Cherokee Nation
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy will occur in the Tribal Council of the Cherokee Nation for District 11 beginning on August 29th, 2024 as a result of the resignation of Tribal Council Member Victoria Vazquez. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 13 of the Cherokee Nation Constitution and 19...
Sooners hoping to land their highest-rated O-lineman in last 13 recruiting classes
Oklahoma has three offensive line commitments as part of its 2025 recruiting and has its sights set on at least one more elite O-line prospect before closing out this cycle. Five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi, from Lewisville, Texas, is set to announce his commitment choice between five high-profile suitors, including Oklahoma, one week from now on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Alva High School to play host to first Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series Event of 2024-2025
Helen Welch, internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, producer and band-leader, will be performing at Alva High School on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. as part of the annual Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series. The first Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series of the 2024 – 2025 season, “Helen Welch: The First Ladies of Song,”...
City of Dewey Brief Water Shut Off Planned for Dewey on Thursday Night
Citizens of Dewey need to be prepared for a planned water shut off for Thursday night. Appearing on KWON's COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Lori Herron with the city of Dewey said the planned water shut off is scheduled for 9pm on Thursday, August 15. The reason for the shut off is to replace a fire hydrant.
The Army Is Set to Expand Basic Training, Fueled by New Recruiting Momentum
The Army is set to expand how many new recruits it can send to basic training starting in October, as officials are confident the service is digging out of a recruiting slump it has struggled with for nearly a decade.Fort Sill in Oklahoma and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri will get two additional basic training units each -- able to train an additional 4,000 new recruits each year combined, according to the service.Army officials are increasingly confident they will hit their goal of 55,000 new recruits this year. One service official with direct knowledge told Military.com that projections show the...
ESPN analyst drops hot take on OKC Thunder, SGA after NBA Cup schedule release
Though the 2024-25 NBA season is still several months away, many are already sharing their predictions for how things will ultimately play out, and, when it comes to the OKC Thunder, fans and analysts alike have been quite big on their potential to accomplish big things. Their most recent link...
City revokes cell tower permit amidst citizen complaints
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City Council approved a motion to revoke a permit for a U.S. Cellular cell tower sitting at 7990 NW Micklegate Boulevard during the Aug. 13 City Council meeting. This follows multiple complaints from the community and questions from the city on whether or not the...
Texoma Throw Down Continues To Soar With Boost From New Location
Casey Moore, the powerboat enthusiast and U.S. veteran behind the Texoma Powerboat Association that organizes the Texoma Throw Down in Kingston, Okla., had a great feeling that the new host location—Catfish Bay Marina at Pointe Vista—would take this year’s seventh annual event to new heights. And he was right.
Central Lady Tigers a veteran squad this softball season
The Central Lady Tigers, who were 8-22 last fall, will be a veteran squad for this 2024 fastpitch softball season. The Lady Tigers return seven players from a season ago — with four of those being seniors, catcher/shortstop/pitcher Ayrland Jiles (who batted .584 last season to lead the team), shortstop/ third baseman Allie Harris (.311), left fielder Riley Rowland (.229) and first baseman Camryn Gilliam (.267).
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