Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Schprig
A big week ahead.
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
True intelligence work values silence
President Donald Trump is giving priority attention to shaking up intelligence agencies. New Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress and military veteran, is rightly known for unconventional views.
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Chandler’s season ends in opening round of 3A State Basketball tourney
By Kent Bush A Kyler Moore 3-pointer with three seconds left gave Sequoyah-Claremore a 59-56 overtime win and ended Chandler’s season in the opening round… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Shawnee man gets life sentence in aggravated child pornography, distribution case
A defendant in a Pottawatomie County case for aggravated possession and distribution of child pornography on Wednesday was sentenced to serve life in prison.
Bogle named full-time head coach of SSC men's basketball
SEMINOLE - Seminole State College has named Austin Bogle as the full-time head coach of the men’s basketball team, removing the interim tag just in time for the Trojans’ run in the Region II - Division I Tournament. The announcement comes as SSC prepared to compete in the tournament at Rougher Village Arena in Muskogee from March 12-15.
North Rock Creek overcomes Bethany in first round of state
OKLAHOMA CITY - Bethany threw everything they had at 4A No. 4 North Rock Creek on Wednesday.
Maddix Bias Act unanimously passes Oklahoma House
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1933, also known as the Maddix Bias Act, with a unanimous 89-0 vote. The bill, authored by Rep.
Shawnee Parks and Recreation
Good morning, Shawnee! The weather has been so nice the past few days, but I’ve heard the high winds will be here by the weekend! Expect a few more cooler days sprinkled in with sunshine. It is definitely a typical March in Oklahoma! Depending on what time you are reading this, there may still be time for you or a loved on to come to the Hiring Day for the Splash Water Park! This is happening on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m.
From the desk of Sen. Grant Green
The Senate just passed the committee deadline for bills to clear their first hurdle of the legislative session. Of the 1,141 pieces of legislation filed at the beginning of the session, more than 500 advanced from committees before the deadline.