FDA ban of Red No. 3 dye to take effect in 2027
STILLWATER, Okla. – Brightly colored candies, cookies and cupcakes have long been sweet treats, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is removing a specific color due to health concerns.
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OBU's MOSAIC event invites high school students to explore the arts
Oklahoma Baptist University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts is thrilled to invite high school students in grades 10-12 to join us for an exciting event on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. MOSAIC, hosted on the OBU campus, promises a day of artistic exploration and creative inspiration.
Caleb Roche to join OBU as assistant professor of marketing
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced that Caleb Roche will join the Paul Dickinson School of Business as an assistant professor of marketing starting Aug. 1, 2025.
North Rock Creek girls pull away from McLoud, 61-45
In a battle of ranked 4A girls’ teams, No. 12 North Rock Creek held off No.
Economic Development Summit: 'We Build. Together' set Feb. 27
SHAWNEE - Shawnee Forward is excited to announce the third Annual Economic Development Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bison baseball squad drops Friday-Saturday games to open season
EDMOND, Okla. – Oklahoma Baptist University fell short against the Pittsburg State Gorillas 7-1 in the opening round of the University of Central Oklahoma Festival on Friday.
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Wright excels in Academic Challenge Bowl
A young Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal member from Glenpool, Oklahoma, has helped her academic Challenge Bowl team receive first place in a state event. Brynli Wright, 12, is a member of the Glenpool Middle School Warriors team.
OBU softball team goes 2-4 in Branson Lead-Off Classic
BRANSON, Mo. – Oklahoma Baptist (2-4) rallied for a 4-3 win against Upper Iowa before falling 5-3 to Missouri Southern on Sunday during the Branson Lead-Off Classic.
SHS celebrates Spring Homecoming
Shawnee - Shawnee High School celebrated its Spring Homecoming on Friday, January 31, at the Shawnee High School Performing Arts and Athletic Center. This year's theme, "You Got the Beat," added a touch of gold to the hype of the festivities, with the Homecoming King and Queen crowned in a special ceremony held before the Lady Wolves tip-off.Candidates included:Baseball: Alex ThompsonBasketball: Allyson McAlister, Daytain PattonGolf: Kanynn Kaseca, Chicago HerronPom: Mia Bryant, Katy BrockSoccer: Addison Williams, Gage KarnerTennis: Emelia Bronson, Hagen WellsTrack: Damian PinedaWrestling: Eliana Banks, Trenton McCuneWrestling representative, Trenton McCune was crowned as the 2025 Spring Homecoming King, and representing golf, Kanynn Kaseca was crowned Queen.On the court, the Lady Wolves delivered a dominant performance, securing a 54-33 victory over Bishop Kelley.