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Bison basketball program signs seven new student-athletes

From Oklahoma Baptist AthleticsOklahoma Baptist men’s basketball head coach Jason Eaker and assistant MJ Smith signed seven student-athletes during this past recruiting cycle.Here is a look at the seven players:Chase…

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Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Go fishing

By Becky Emerson CarlbergAnother scorching week in August. The Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) has decided enough with this weather and is releasing so many bright yellow leaves most surfaces are covered…

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Shawnee student gains global medical experience through Georgetown internship

SubmittedSHAWNEE — Shawnee High School and Gordon Cooper Technology Center student Ally Fichtner is turning heads in the medical field after earning a prestigious internship through Georgetown University’s international health program.She recently returned from the program where she worked directly with physicians from Nigeria to help develop health services for underserved communities abroad. The hands-on…

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News-Star: Why we’re celebrating National Non-Profit Day

In recognition of National Non-Profit Day on August 17, we wanted to do something a little different. We believe every organization deserves the opportunity to tell its story and be recognized for the tremendous work they do.

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Welcoming administration leaders to Oklahoma

By U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice It has been an honor to welcome several members of President Trump’s administration to Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District. I’ve had the opportunity to host Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet…

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Bison basketball program signs seven new student-athletes

From Oklahoma Baptist AthleticsOklahoma Baptist men’s basketball head coach Jason Eaker and assistant MJ Smith signed seven student-athletes during this past recruiting cycle.Here is a look at the seven players:Chase Dupree, Combo Guard, 6-3, Atlanta,…

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Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Go fishing

By Becky Emerson CarlbergAnother scorching week in August. The Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) has decided enough with this weather and is releasing so many bright yellow leaves most surfaces are covered between the house and greenhouse.…