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Former Oklahoma daycare operator gets suspended sentence for abusing autistic child
TULSA, Okla. — The former director of Commerce’s Tiny Tigers Daycare received a five-year suspended sentence for forcing food down the throat of a 4-year-old severely autistic child in her care. Rachel Waynett Bear, 42, of Miami, pleaded guilty to child abuse in Indian Country last December. U.S. District Judge Sara Hill also fined Bear […]
Living Uncommon in a Common - Envy Makes the Bones Rot
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Years ago I was on a shopping day with my mom. She always referred to them as vacation days and they were just that. It was one day fully devoted to laughing, eating, shopping and enjoying life. On this particular day we found ourselves in Hobby Lobby drifting around the corners looking for bargains. I looked up just in time to see a woman with her cart overflowing with items.
Magical Fairy Festival comes to life at Lendonwood Gardens
Anyone who enjoys getting lost in a fanciful fantasy world will find the upcoming Fairy Festival at Lendonwood Gardens in Grove, Oklahoma, a delightfully dazzling experience. While the June 1 festival will have plenty of things to entice youngsters, Lendonwood Board of Directors President Pauline Hale says it’s not just for kids. “Children seem mesmerized at the idea of fairies, and what better place to celebrate them than in a beautiful garden? And, quite frankly, we think adults will enjoy it just as much as the children. The level of interest in the Fairy Festival has simply been amazing.”
Flood Warning extended to Saturday for Neosho River
COMMERCE, Okla. — The National Weather Service in Tulsa extended its flood warning for the Neosho River near Commerce until Saturday. At 7:30 a.m. waters were at 19 feet and is expected to continue slowly rising through Wednesday and is expected to crest at 20 feet early Thursday. Waters will fall below flood stage on […]
Baseball Game Preview: Pryor on Home-Turf
The Pryor Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Del City Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neither Pryor nor Del City posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one. Pryor heads in on the...
LIVE UPDATES: Multiple Tornados Confirmed Overnight, Tornado Watch Active Until 7 a.m.
Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer is live in the Bob Mills Weather Center on Saturday as severe storms move into Green Country. Just after 1 a.m. A tornado moved across McIntosh County and Eufaula moving east toward Duchess Landing and eventually Porum. A confirmed tornado touched down in the area of...
Fairland High School Celebrates Slow Pitch Softball Team with Sendoff to State
FAIRLAND, OK – Fairland high school celebrated its slow pitch softball team with a sendoff to state on Tuesday. The team was escorted by police and fire vehicles as students lined the streets to cheer on the Lady Owls. Head coach Jeni Kline and her group walked around school grounds, where they would eventually board […]
Pryor's American Legion Post 182: Honoring Veterans and Serving the Community
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ As May unfolds, communities across the nation are gearing up to celebrate Military Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and honor the sacrifices and contributions of our service members, past and present. Pryor, Oklahoma, is no exception, and this year, the Pryor Information Publication (PiP) is shining a spotlight on local Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) throughout the month.
Win passes to the Born & Raised Music Festival in Pryor
Enter below for a chance to win a pair of weekend general admission passes to the Born & Raised Music Festival at Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, OK, Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15, 2024. The contest ends at noon, Monday, May 6, 2024. You can buy...
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