Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City on Jan. 30 to learn about the impact of the cattle industry on the state’s economy.
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SHAWNEE – First United Bank announces the fifth anniversary of United Acts of Kindness Day, a movement that has grown exponentially from its humble beginnings to become a nationwide phenomenon. This year, on February 14, 2025, the bank aims to inspire 1,000,000 acts of kindness, marking a significant milestone in its mission to elevate 10 million lives by 2030.
Will Rogers said, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute." Nothing could be truer in the past weeks for sure. Last week the temperatures were really low, it rained, and the north wind was blowing hard.
Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Oklahoma Baptist is home for a two-game Great American Conference set this week as the Bison women and men host Harding Thursday night and Arkansas Tech on Saturday at the Noble Complex.
EDMOND – Oklahoma Baptist, after opening the season with losses on Friday and Saturday, bounce back Monday by claiming a 13-5 victory over Northeastern State to wrap up play in the University of Central Oklahoma Classic. The Riverhawks were first to strike with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first and second innings for an early 4-0 lead.
DALE – Keyed by the ability to force turnovers and convert a rash of 3-pointers, the Class 2A top-ranked Dale Lady Pirates and Dale Pirates rolled to victories over the Christian Heritage Crusaders Tuesday during Senior Night festivities.
Early voting in the Prague school board election begins Thursday February 6, 2025, for voters in Pottawatomie County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
The Lady Cougars celebrate their win as 4A No. 12 North Rock Creek topped No. 16 McLoud 61-45. See related story and photos on B1.