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Tulsa man marks 99th birthday with loved ones, credits long life to loving wife
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa resident recently celebrated a big birthday surrounded by loved ones. Barney Mecom, a resident of Asher Point Independent Living of Tulsa turned 99 years old on June 19. He spent the day with his loved ones, including his wife of 75 years, Melba...
Love's celebrates National Hot Dog Day with free treats on July 17
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Love's is offering free hot dogs in honor of National Hot Dog Day on July 17. Love's Travel Stops is partnering with Schwab Meat Co. to offer customers a free hot dog or roller grill item on Wednesday. "Our customers are at the heart of...
Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
State Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Inhumane Conditions at Hinton Prison
Seven state prisoners suing the Oklahoma Department of Corrections over their prolonged confinement in small shower stalls have not exhausted the agency’s grievance process and should have their lawsuit dismissed, two state attorneys wrote in a federal court filing last week. The 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act requires incarcerated...
Tulsa superintendent says decision to work with Ryan Walters has paid off for district
The superintendent of Oklahoma’s largest school district said Monday she made a hard decision to work with state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters – who had threatened a takeover of her district – and the results of that decision are paying off. Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Ebony Johnson...
'Where else could we go?': Bacone College alumni, staff discuss historic college's past and future
Johnnie Diacon remembers his college days with nostalgia. “I’ve got so many Bacone stories to tell,” the Muscogee, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town and Deer Clan citizen said. “After I got there, it just became real dear to my heart.”. Bacone College, known historically as “Indian University,” opened in...
Hearing for Cache High School teacher to determine termination
CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - The meeting to discuss the termination of a Cache high school agricultural teacher is ongoing and has been since Tuesday morning. Kelly Jenkins is the teacher that is being recommended for termination. A couple of witnesses for the superintendent recounted being aware of an inappropriate situation...
Corporate chain offers reimbursement after towing incident disrupts Tulsa Farmers’ Market
A business that towed dozens of cars from its parking lot is reimbursing affected farmers' market shoppers. Last Saturday, Tulsa Farmers' Market customers parked at MyEyeDr. in Kendall Whittier, mistakenly thinking it was closed as usual on Saturdays. MyEyeDr. called for tow trucks to clear their lot for patients. 30...
New Details Emerge In Investigation Of Grady County Mother's Death
More details are coming out about what may have led up to the murder of a Grady County wife and mother. Investigators say Holly Miller was found dead inside her Chickasha home on July 8. An affidavit for a search warrant reveals more about what happened that day as Miller’s daughter files a protective order against her mother’s husband.
Ardmore City School investigating comment made by teacher
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Ardmore City Schools is investigating a comment made by an employee on social media concerning the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. An X account called ‘Libs of TikTok’ posted a screenshot Tuesday morning of music teacher Alison Scott saying “wish they had a better...
'You dare not walk on 200th street without your head on a swivel'
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — A Broken Arrow resident reaches out to NewsChannel 8 frustrated with drivers blowing through stop signs and speeding at excessive rates. The resident stated that he has reached out to the city of Broken Arrow for years and has not gotten anywhere. After getting...
Shawnee staple, Brown Derby, overcomes setback after 2023 tornado to continue serving community
SHAWNEE, Okla. — Sitting in the same spot for decades, the Brown Derby in Shawnee has been a hot spot for locals. The classic drive-in serves up burgers and shakes, but last year it was put to the test after a tornado barreled through the city. The tornado came straight down Kickapoo Drive, damaging many of the businesses on the road.
Ex-Thunder big puts LeBron James on blast, calls him 'dictator of the NBA'
Former OKC Thunder big man and current activist Enes Kanter Freedom has frequently and unabashedly made his feelings about the NBA and its members well-known since he last suited up for an organization back in 2022. From criticizing the league's partnership with China to voicing his disapproval over the association's...
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