OKLAHOMA CITY—Loyd and Becky Steward, Bethel Acres, recently joined the fight to improve agriculture markets for Oklahomans and other farmers and ranchers across the country during the 2025 National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In Sept. 8-10.
BETHEL ACRES - Everyone knows the fable about the tortoise and hare. Bethel and McLoud replayed a version of that story in the first half Friday night. In the second half, the tortoise won again, as Bethel pulled away for a 58-32 win.
ARDMORE – The Shawnee Wolves produced more offense but fell just a point short on the road to the Ardmore Tigers 49-48 Friday night.
OKARCHE – Elvis Edwards tossed a five-hitter while Cruz Garrett and AJ Carpenter had two hits apiece Saturday as the Dale Pirates edged Okarche 2-1 in the finals of the Okarche/Amber-Pocasset Tournament.
The Tecumseh Lady Savages earned two Friday victories in the Dale Festival by defeating Merritt 3-1 before shutting out Hobart 11-0 in four innings.
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Oklahoma Baptist University is excited to host STEM Day 2025, an engaging event dedicated to high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The event, which will be held on Sept.
ADA, Okla. – The East Central University (ECU) Foundation has awarded more than $850,000 in scholarships for the Fall 2025 semester, marking a historic high for any fall semester in the Foundation’s history.
ASHER – Mitchell Skender cranked out a home run and Hunter Francis had a 2-for-3 outing from the plate with a double, one RBI, two runs scored and a walk as the Asher Indians whipped Wellston 10-2 on Friday.
SEMINOLE - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce that Directors Clayton Eads (District 4) and Matt Goodson (District 5) have recently been awarded the Board Leadership Certificate by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The NRECA’s Director Certificate programs are specifically designed to equip electric cooperative directors with a comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities.