OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has recently awarded a total of $16.6 million in grants to communities and school districts across the state as part of ongoing efforts to address the state's opioid crisis. The funding includes $12.9 million distributed to 31 cities, counties and public trusts, along with $3.7 million awarded to 16 school districts earlier this month.
Shawnee City Commissioners gathered in executive session Monday to evaluate the work Interim City Manager Mark Simpson has been doing since he took on the role.
I have long held the belief that knowledge is power. Having clear information about the new public health laws passed this year is important for families, caregivers and patients across our state.
A new art exhibit is now on display at Oklahoma Baptist University’s Julie Marks Blackstone Gallery, featuring a series of works in various mediums by Oklahoma Baptist University’s Associate Professor of Art, Joshua S. Brunet.
Hello, Shawnee! Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday evening for our first Back-to-School Bash! This was a great way to finish out the summer, and despite the heat, we had over 100 folks show up at Woodland Veterans Park! It was great to see all the kids and families playing in the park while enjoying some upbeat music and tasty snacks! We hope the school year is off to a smooth start for you and your loved ones. Remember to slow down on the roads out there for everyone’s safety.
Avedis Foundation has awarded $175,000 to continue Community Market of Pottawatomie County’s aim to fight hunger and strengthen local families.
SHAWNEE — The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s (CPN) eighth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest drew more than 50,000 visitors to Shawnee Aug. 8-9.
Shawnee Public Schools has announced an update to its event safety policy, effective immediately for the 2025-2026 school year. The policy applies to all Shawnee Public Schools events, regardless of location or grade level, including athletic competitions, fine arts performances, assemblies, and other activities across the district, from elementary to high school.
Continuing our discussion of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session and what they mean for you and your community, this week I’m focusing on measures related to the health and safety of controlled substances. I’ll also cover recent changes to Oklahoma’s banking and financial systems.
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference (GAC) released its 2025 preseason football poll on Tuesday and Oklahoma Baptist was slotted in 11th place.