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Fayetteville judge sentences Oklahoma woman more than 16 years on drug trafficking charge
Detectives were notified that Boehrer was transporting methamphetamine from Oklahoma to the Northwest Arkansas area for distribution, according to a news release.
Plans set to renew Ada's Wintersmith Lake
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — The city of Ada announced a partnership with East Central University's Oka' institute, involving renovations that are planned for Wintersmith Lake. "The Oka' Institute focuses on water sustainability and water management.” Explained Ada assistant city manager Angie Stout. “We reached out to them and said ‘hey, can you help us with the testing of the sediment to determine what the next steps are?’
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.
Oklahoma high school boys tennis: Edmond North, Crossings Christian win 2024 state titles
The 2024 Oklahoma high school boys tennis state tournament ended Saturday at OKC Tennis Center. This year interestingly included domination by non-Tulsa area schools as all three state champions — Edmond North, Crossings Christian and Ada — hail from closer to the central part of the state. It’s often the complete opposite. Metro Christian...
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.
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. ...
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.
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...
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