Kacie Jasper Pottawatomie County 4-H Educator The Pottawatomie County 4-H is excited to invite the community to an engaging Open House event on August 9,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
There is still time for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in concurrent classes at Seminole State College before the fall semester begins on Aug. 19, with late enrollment open until Aug. 23. Concurrent enrollment helps students earn college credit hours before their high school graduation.
News-Star staff reports The former longtime pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee is recovery from serious injuries stemming from a traffic accident on July… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Oklahoma Baptist's football team finds itself slated to finish in seventh after the Great American Conference announced its 2024 preseason poll last Thursday. OBU received 59 points by the league's coaches while the reigning Division II and GAC Champion Harding checked in at No. 1 with 120 points including 10 first-place votes. Ouachita (106) and Southern Arkansas (100) rounded out the top three. Last season, the Bison posted a 6-5 record and return numerous contributors in all three phases of the game. Defensively, that group includes All-American Scooter Baker, All-GAC honoree Tainique Taylor and fellow defensive backs Brandon Spencer II and Chase Whitebear. On the offensive end, All-GAC award-winners Michael Marshall, Nick Harris and Jake Sitsler return. Plus, kicker Luke Watkins, who had one of the best freshman seasons in school history, is back for the green and gold. Players report this Thursday, with the team's first game coming Sept. 5 at Arkansas Tech at 7 p.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Former Asher High School and Oklahoma State right-handed pitcher Trevor Martin picked up his first victory in Double-A baseball last Friday as the Montgomery Biscuits beat the Birmingham Barons 5-1.
Special to the News-Star Equine companionship is built upon a foundation of trust and care. Yet, maintaining a horse’s trust can be challenging, especially when… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Rep. Danny Sterling This spring, the Legislature approved several bills to address critical issues ranging from domestic violence and sexual assault to property rights… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Carla Smith Horticulture Educator, Pottawatomie County Extension Service How can my garden beat this heat? August is that hot tired part of summer with a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Submitted The Executive Director of TEEM (The Education and Employment Ministry), a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and incarceration in Oklahoma will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close