Lady Redskins edge Bethel in extra inning of slow-pitch play
McLOUD - McLoud built a lead, lost the lead, tied the game and then won the game against Bethel in extra innings.
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Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs launches online search tool for approved educational programs
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), through its State Approving Agency (SAA), announces the launch of a new web-based tool that allows veterans, service members, and their families to search for approved educational and training programs across the state. This powerful new feature, available through the ODVA website, or at https://saa.odva.ok.gov/Utility/SaaApproved.php, enables users to quickly and securely search by program type—such as "Welding", "Biology", or "Business"—to view a comprehensive list of institutions currently authorized for VA education benefits.
Oklahoma legislature hosts joint session remembering 30th anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature remembered the 30th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing in a Joint Session Monday, April 14, 2025.
Trump tariffs part of a longer-term trend
“Individual ambition serves the common good,” wrote Adam Smith, masterful eighteenth-century analyst of the emerging Industrial Revolution. Free trade that is also fair trade reinforces the modern division of labor.
McLoud girls earn 10-0 soccer victory over Astec Charter
McLoud picked up a second district win Monday night with a 10-0 mercy-rule victory over Astec Charter.
Movie listings
Jones Theatre Listings for the week beginning Friday, April 19, 2025
Shawnee Public Schools hosts Tribal Consultation with local districts, tribes
Shawnee Public Schools recently hosted a Tribal Consultation in partnership with Tecumseh Public Schools and McLoud Public Schools, bringing together Indian Education programs and local tribal leaders for a meaningful day of connection and collaboration.
News-Star recognizes 2025 Helping Hands honorees
Tuesday night, The Shawnee News-Star recognized four individuals who go above and beyond in Shawnee community through their time, effort and with their Helping Hands.
Wood fires no-hitter as Wolves complete sweep of Tulsa Hale
Right-hander Corbin Wood fired a five-inning no-hitter while allowing just two baserunners as the Shawnee Wolves completed a baseball doubleheader sweep with a 13-0 rout of Tulsa Hale Monday night at Memorial Park’s Ed Skelton Field. Earlier in the day, Derrock Criswell, also a right-hander, had a pitching gem of his own as he gave up just two hits and two walks while striking out seven as Shawnee tripped the Rangers 11-1, also in five innings.
Tecumseh trounces Little Axe in run-rule shortened game 12-0
TECUMSEH – Class 5A top-ranked Tecumseh produced 11 hits as four different Lady Savages knocked in two runs apiece in a 12-0 thumping of Little Axe Tuesday in 3 ½ innings. Tecumseh’s Alyssa Norton and Jacee Townsend provided the big sticks as Norton doubled twice, knocked in two runs and scored twice in a 2-for-3 performance while Townsend was 2-for-2 with two runs batted in and two runs scored.