Oklahoma Baptist University seniors Carson Kardokus and Jentezen Smith dialed up multiple wins on Friday as OBU took runner-up honors during the Great American Conference Outdoor Championship at Hurt Memorial Athletic Complex. For Kardokus, he rallied down the stretch to win the 1,500 in 3:59.46 before claiming first in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:53.63.
Voters in Pottawatomie County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls May 13. While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election enclosure.
May is National Bike Safety Month, and Jefferson Elementary is gearing up to celebrate with a message that’s all about fun, fitness, and safety on two wheels. The excitement began this week when Pottawatomie Go Executive Director John Bobb-Semple visited Rise & Shine to bring the energy and bike safety tips to the student body, encouraging young riders to prioritize safety every time they hop on a bike.
The 2025 Oklahoma Baptist Football campaign is about four months away and will feature another 11-game slate. Competition starts on Thursday, Sept.
An amended meeting notice has been issued by the City of Shawnee, noting a change in the date for Shawnee City Commission's May meeting. It was changed from the originally scheduled time of May 19; instead the board will gather at 6 p.m.
Happy May Day, Shawnee! And Feliz Cinco de Mayo or Happy Cinco de Mayo! There’s lots to celebrate in the month of May, and hopefully we will have sunshine and good weather if we can slow this rain down just a bit! The Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department offers many fun activities for seniors ages 55+ at the Recreation Center located downtown at 401 N. Bell.
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Oklahoma Baptist University's DJ Van Atten and Lucas Schaefer were named to the All-Great American Conference Baseball Team on Wednesday.
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Shawnee High School honored four graduating seniors who have committed to serving in the United States military during a special signing ceremony held on April 23.
Miranda Brown, an LPN for Elara Caring, has been named the Nurse of the Year in a program sponsored by The Shawnee News-Star and the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close