Gerty
LATEST NEWS
Our Sympathies Extended to the Family of Patricia Ann Berry
Patricia Ann Berry was born September 13, 1949, to Lessie Mae Combs and Matherine Yarbrough in Wetumka, Oklahoma. She completed her education in the Wetumka Public School system. Patricia was raised in the Church of God in Christ on the north side of Wetumka, later becoming a member of First Baptist Church North, then finally Living Water PHC, all in Wetumka.
Former Gov. George Nigh has delivered graduation speeches for decades. For year 75, he's returning to his alma mater
Former Gov. George Nigh is returning to his collegiate alma mater this week to deliver a commencement address for a 75th straight year. Nigh, now 96, will be the featured speaker at East Central University in Ada on Saturday for the 10 a.m. ceremony at the Kerr Activities Center. ECU officials said 322 bachelor’s degrees are scheduled to be granted. ...
Marshall County helps counties affected by disaster
On April 27, several tornadoes occurred in Texas, Oklahoma,andKansascausing multiple fatalities and injuries. The storms impacting the towns of Ardmore. Holdenville, Sulphur and Marietta in Oklahoma the most. Reports of tornadic winds reaching up to 170 mph in Marietta left a path of devastation to be cleaned up by locals...
Storm Recovery Efforts Continue
Storm recovery efforts are continuing in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management says the state has submitted a request for FEMA assistance for Pontotoc and Osage counties. Four people in Oklahoma have died in severe storms since April 25th, including one person following a tornado in Barnsdall earlier this week.
Lone Grove, Silo, and Latta all fall at state tournament
EDMOND, Oklahoma (KTEN)- Thursday was not the day our local teams were hoping for at the OSSAA state baseball tournament. In 3A, Silo lost to Washington 11-1. The loss snaps their 18-game winning streak in state tournament games, the second longest in Oklahoma history. The Rebels had previously won six-straight 2A spring titles.
Latta hopes third time is the charm against Cashion
LATTA. Oklahoma (KTEN)- The Latta Panthers have made a habit of competing at state. They booked their 39th overall spring state tournament appearance with back-to-back dominant wins over Ketchum at regionals last week. That set up a date in the 2A state tournament quarterfinals this week with third-ranked Cashion. And...
Dave Gant’s Amp Collection
Dave Gant grew up in Ada, Oklahoma, and while the city of 17,000 will never be confused with Memphis or Nashville in terms of musical impact, it is the birthplace of a handful of noteworthy personalities including country singer Blake Shelton, NFL tight end Jeremy Shockey, and Gant, who when he’s not serving as musical director for now-mostly-retired country superstar Garth Brooks spends time tending to and playing through an impressive collection of guitar amplifiers.
Photos From Home Destroyed By EF-3 Tornado In Holdenville Show Up Across Green Country
The devastating EF-3 tornado in Holdenville destroyed homes and killed two people, one of them being a four-month-old baby. The parents of that baby are now discovering family photos have blown miles and miles away to places all over Green Country. People finding the pictures want to get them back home.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.