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Students from 30 high schools across the state competed in Seminole State College’s 51st annual Interscholastic Meet on March 27. More than 900 students attended the event.

More than 700 alumni, friends and supporters of Oklahoma Baptist University gathered Tuesday night, April 1, on Bison Hill for the 10th Green and Gold Gala, an event marked by celebration, vision and transformation. Held on OBU’s campus, the gala showcased the university’s recovery from the tornado on April 19, 2023, that damaged every building.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Two students honored for each month from September to April of the 2024-25 school year are being named as nominees for the Best of Tri-County Area Preps Student of the Year award, which will be announced at the News-Star's Preps gala on June 3.] Emma Hitt and Kaylee Choate have been named The Shawnee News-Star and CPN Students of the Month for November and are now finalists for the Student of the Year award. Hitt is a senior at Shawnee High School and Choate is a senior at Chandler High School.

Most months, nearly breaking an all-time tornado record would dominate Oklahoma’s weather headlines. However, March 2025 will be remembered for a different kind of disaster—one of the worst wildfire outbreaks in state history, overshadowing all else.

Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties – What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.   National Library Week, April 6–12, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.  Pioneer Library System (PLS) invites the community to join the celebration! Whether you're a longtime customer or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all your library has to offer. Our libraries provide free eBooks and eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows, Wi-Fi, career workshops, Maker services, and more, ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect.  Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone.