Tecumseh educators honored during 2025 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
TECUMSEH - Several Tecumseh teachers were honored during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce 2025 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon held last week.
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Around campus: OBU continues many projects
Many projects are ongoing around the Oklahoma Baptist University campus. For updates and more information, go to okbu.edu/shapethefuture
Movies this week
These are Jones Theatre listings for the week beginning Friday, May 2, 2025
Kerbs' bill to streamline sale of state railroad assets heads to governor's desk
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation carried by Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, to modernize the process for selling state-owned railroad assets passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives by a vote of 81-8.
Address confirmation notices mailed to Oklahoma voters
OKLAHOMA CITY - Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or not the identified voters still reside at their address on file with their county election board.
Flash flooding impacts area roadways
With continued rainfall Wednesday, water and flash flooding was impacting several area roads, prompting emergency management officials in both Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties to remind drivers to stay safe and avoid flooded areas.
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Avedis Health Week set; Shamiel Gary to speak at luncheon
Avedis Foundation’s Health Week 2025 is approaching.
North Rock Creek trims Southmoore 3-1 in slow-pitch action
MOORE – The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars picked up two runs in the top of the eighth inning to edge Southmoore 3-1 in Monday slow-pitch softball play. The two runs came off an RBI groundout by Izzy O’Daniel and a Hadlee Gates run-scoring single.
From the desk of Sen. Grant Green
The Senate just passed the second committee deadline of this legislative session. April 24 marked the final day for House bills to advance out of Senate committees.