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On Monday, forced by necessity, we drove to Ardmore to buy groceries. It wasn’t a fun experience. We had become accustomed to being out of something to complete a meal and “running” to the Marietta Homeland store for it. Those days are over and will be for...
Tribe Mobilizes Resources After Devastating Tornado
The Chickasaw Nation is pooling its many resources to aid the cities of Sulphur and Marietta, Oklahoma, in the aftermath of the fatal April 27 storm system that ravaged these communities. Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police, along with other first responders from the tribe, have been on-site assisting with search and ...
Courtney Leann (Amos) Sorrells
Courtney Leann (Amos) Sorrells was born December 7, 1998, in Ada. She died Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 25. Courtney was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. After attending Sulphur High School, she began working in long-term healthcare at the Callaway Nursing Home. She held several positions, including nutritionist and activities director. Her hardworking spirit was shown every day. Her caring nature was a blessing to every resident she encountered. Courtney worked hard to ensure that each resident’s needs were met.
Recovery channels discussed at Sulphur meeting
SULPHUR, Okla. (KTEN) — A meeting was held at Crossway First Baptist Church in Sulphur on Tuesday afternoon, intended to give local business owners more information on rebuilding after devastating storms on April 27th destroyed much of downtown." "We're here to make sure this is handled in the long...
Randy Dennis Sluder
Services for Randy Dennis Sluder will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Central Church Fellowship of Believers, 45 Shepherd of the Hills Rd, Sulphur, with Brother Thomas J. Thompson officiating. Randy was born October 26, 1956, in Detroit, MI, to Haven K. and Bettie Jean (Matthis)...
Jolly Sworn In As Board Member
Steve Jolly, left, was sworn in as Sulphur Public School’s newest board member last week. He was sworn in by school attorney Fob Jones, right, and replaces longtime member, Tammy Scrugham. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local...
Two Sulphur Bulldogs put pen to the paper to continue their cross-country careers
Sulphur, Okla. (KTEN) - Two Sulphur racing Bulldogs signed their letters of intent this afternoon furthering their running careers to the collegiate level!. Houston Holder heads just North to Ada to join the East Central University team and Treygan Gehring heads to run for Murray State College!. Both Bulldogs are...
Severe storms cause major flooding at Turner Falls Park, closing swimming areas
Tuner Falls, Okla. (KXII) - Erosion damage can be seen throughout Turner Falls Park, as heavy rains caused widespread flooding that engulfed the Fall’s bathrooms in over a foot of water. “Everybody was out of the park, we closed it down pending those strong storms, so no people got...
Commencement Exercises Planned For Sulphur, OSD
With heavy hearts, students from Sulphur High School and Oklahoma School for the Deaf will graduate from their respective schools in the next few days and will leave a town that could be virtually unrecognizable when they return for their 10-year anniversary.As the community deals with the aftermath of downtown ...
Multi-Agency Resource Center comes to Carter County
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - The aftermath of last month’s tornadoes is still felt in Southern Oklahoma, as communities wait to hear back about what federal resources are available. In Ardmore Wednesday, the Red Cross set up a Multi-Agency Resource Center to help victims get access to what they need.
New law to fund stronger rooftops across Oklahoma
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Families who live in Plainview Estates in Ardmore are still coping with the impact of the April 27 tornado that tore through the neighborhood. A recurring theme in the damage is roofs blown off by the powerful winds. "There's really no words to explain how...
Weather slows Ardmore street project
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Construction is progressing nicely in Ardmore as the Kiowa Street Project is well underway. However, keeping on track has been difficult for crews due to large amounts of rain in the past few weeks." Crews are currently working on phase 1 parts A and B...
Mannsville hostage situation ends peacefully, sheriff says
MANNSVILLE, Okla. (KXII) - A hostage situation that shut down a highway in Johnston County Sunday ended with a peaceful resolution. According to Johnston County Sheriff Gary Dodd, the incident happened Sunday near State Highway 177, leading to a temporary closure of the highway. Sheriff Dodd said after several hours...
Pair accused of breaking into Ringling man’s home, eating his food
JEFFERSON CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A pair are charged in Jefferson County for a crime that sounds a lot like the children’s book “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” after they allegedly broke into a man’s home and ate his food. Clayton Fox of Ardmore and Elisha...
May is Foster Care Awareness Month
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, local author Susan TeBos, adoptive mom, discusses the topic and an event at Schuler Books specifically addressing the topic. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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