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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...
Park’s Trees Damaged In Wake Of EF-3 Tornado
On April 27, a tornado touched down south of Veterans Lake in Chickasaw National RecreationArea. It traveled northeast for 1.4 miles and was .5 miles wide. Most trees in the tornado’s path were uprooted or had their canopies sheared off. Very few were left unscathed.“The trees in the park are ...
Chickasaw Nation News for week fo Thursday, May 9
As tornadic weather damaged areas in Southern Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation pooled its resources through Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management to help out. A story in this week’s issue of the Chickasaw Nation news focuses on their activities in Sulphur and Marietta.
Sulphur schools back in session since tornado hit
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - With just 10 days left until summer break, Sulphur students are back at school Tuesday for the first time since the tornado last week. “Kids are happy to be back, and that’s the most important thing,” Sulphur Public Schools superintendent Matt Holder said. Early...
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.
Lawton church travels to help Sulphur residents regain normalcy
SULPHUR, Okla. (KSWO) - Everything changed for the residents of Sulphur, Oklahoma after a deadly tornado tore through their town. “I thought at one point my whole house and everything was just going to right off the top of the foundation.,” said Paul Manning, one Sulphur resident.”. Five days...
‘I talked myself out of it.’ Woman changes mind about going to downtown Sulphur just before tornado hit
Homes and businesses have been left destroyed in downtown Sulphur, Oklahoma after an EF-3 tornado came through the town April 27.
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma sends meals to tornado victims, volunteers needed
TULSA, Okla. — The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is welcoming anyone who can come and help as they prepare and send out meals to those affected by Monday night's tornado in Barnsdall and Bartlesville.
Sulphur Students Out Of School As City, State Recover From Tornado Damage
Students in Sulphur will be out of school on Monday as disaster relief efforts after tornadoes swept across the state in late April and early May. Of the many efforts across the state helping to rebuild, local health departments are offering free tetanus shots for those participating in the cleanup.
Saddle shop destroyed in Historic Sulphur
In the days that follow Saturday's deadly tornado, business owners are still uncovering what's left of their businesses in historic downtown Sulphur. Billy Cook Harness & Saddle has been around for 70 years, and planted its roots in Oklahoma in the 90s.
Sulphur Public Schools remain closed
SULPHUR, Okla. (KTEN) — Sulphur Public Schools will be closed Monday, May 6, according to a statement issued on the district's Facebook page. Sulphur schools have been closed since last week's tornado outbreak. The district said more information will available Monday regarding students and staff returning to school.
Local Officials Get Updates On Types Of Help Available For Storm Victims
The Murray County Commissioners received updates on services available following the recent tornado during their regular weekly meeting on Monday.Benjamin Abbott, with FEMA and Steve Palladino with Oklahoma Emergency Management, spoke to the board and other county officials about services available to the City of Sulphur, Murray County, and Sulphur ...
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