Winners of 2022 Rock N Rumble posted

Powell’s ’55 Bel Air takes Best of Show

WOSC names former OU All-American as its new cross-country coach

ALTUS, OK — Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC) is excited to announce the hiring of Coach Rick Carpenter as the new Head Coach of the men and women’s Cross Country team, a new program that will begin in fall 2022.

APS awarded Public Schools on Military Institutions Grant opportunity

ALTUS, OK — Altus Public School was recently notified of the invitation into the 2022 Public Schools on Military Institutions Grant Program which could provide funding for “the construction, renovation, repair or expansion of public school facilities” located on Altus Air Force Base.

Blair Esports Team finishes season as three-time high school state champs

Blair finished the year as Three-Time High School State Champions, in the Fall 2021 Call of Duty, Spring 2022 Call of Duty, Spring 2022 Halo, as well as semifinalist in Rocket League Duos. The …

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Single parents of basic training battalion speak about their experiences of being a parent, a soldier, and the relationship within formation

FORT SILL, OK — Being a drill sergeant in the Army can be a hard but rewarding experience. Community usually can see just one part of it – when the newest soldiers graduate Basic Combat Training (BCT), standing tall and proud in the formation behind their drill sergeant at the graduation ceremony.

NCO credits training for saving child

FORT SILL, OK — After a frantic knock on his door, training and quick thinking by a noncommissioned officer prevented tragedy for his Fort Sill neighbor.

Southwest Enterprises hosts fund raiser

Southwest Enterprises, an employment and activity program for adults with disabilities, is in the midst of a fund raiser.

Blair farmers recognized for high cotton yields

BLAIR, OK — Jason and Lacee Wallace and Kelby and Macie Wallace with Wallace Brothers were recognized for their high cotton yields as part of BASF’s Stoneville® Legacy Club™.

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Vietnam veterans remember Battle of Illingwworth

Fifty-two years later, the remaining veterans and survivors of the Battle of FSB Illingworth are still thankful for the lifetime granted to them by their fallen brothers.

Workshop topic to focus on sexual assault

“Preventing Sexual Assault: It’s time to talk about what we don’t talk about,” is the title of the U-Night workshop, to be held Thursday, April 14. Meet and greet with …

Altus Rotary fund raiser packs the house

Sports

Olustee-Eldorado takes second place in Esports

OLUSTEE, OK — Olustee-Eldorado traveled to OKSE (Oklahoma Scholastic Esports) state tournament for Halo Infinite on Saturday, April 16.

Altus junior archers head for nationals in Kentucky

ALTUS, OK — Altus is going to national archery competition next week.

AHS women take Bob Hart Classic, men runners-up

Altus High School hosted the Bob Hart Invitational Track and Field Classic on Friday. In very windy weather the Altus High Lady Bulldogs took the team title over Lawton Eisenhower while the Bulldogs finished second to Lawton Ike.

Opinion

Senate Notes

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — While we were still busy this past week, it was nice to take a breather from April’s last legislative deadline and focus on some of our additional responsibilities here in the Senate. One of our duties is to approve executive nominations, which are Oklahomans the governor has appointed to our state’s numerous boards and commissions.

Senate Notes

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — This past week marked the 27th anniversary of the Alfred P. Murrah Building bombing – an incredibly dark day in our state’s history. Known as the worst case of domestic terrorism in the United States, this senseless act took the lives of 168 of our fellow Oklahomans.

Senate Notes

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — We’ve officially completed our committee work for this session, with the exception of bills that will move through the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget (JCAB) as we continue working on the budget.