6 Sooners punch tickets to semifinals in Day 1 of Southern Scuffle

By OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The No. 19 Oklahoma wrestling program wrapped up an impressive Day 1 of the 2024 Southern Scuffle presented by Compound Sportswear on New Year’s Day evening, as OU closed out the day in third place as a team with 77.5 points.

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A-F grades released for public schools

State grades improve, but rates altered

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

December 31, 2024

Oklahoma recently released its annual A-F State Report Cards of school performance, claiming public schools are “turning the corner toward sustained academic excellence” despite few signs of improveme...

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A-F grades released for public schools

Area schools have room for improvement

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 31, 2024

The day reports card come out at school is often rife with anxiety for students. Did I do as well as I think I did? In areas with room for improvement, did I succeed? Students aren’t the only ones who...

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Pet calendar benefits local shelters, rescues in big way

December 31, 2024

The annual Sequoyah County Times Pet Calendar Contest benefitted four county animal rescues in a big way, and was received with great participation and excitement by folks across the county. “Sallisaw...

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Senate wants to limit virtual school days

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

December 31, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Senate bill that would curtail school districts’ use of virtual instruction days is expected to make a comeback in the 2025 Legislative Session. The bill would forbid publi...

Razorbacks shut down UCA to close out non-SEC play

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Razorbacks shut down UCA to close out non-SEC play

By FULLER BIRCH ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM

December 31, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas women’s basketball team closed out its non-Southeastern Conference slate of games with an 87-70 win over Central Arkansas on Sunday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. Wit...

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Gore Trustees approve contracts, raises and road projects

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 31, 2024

The Gore Board of Trustees held a productive meeting on Dec. 17, addressing a variety of town issues, including new infrastructure contracts, personnel updates, and funding agreements for future proje...