Beat the heat
Summer is here, and to help keep residents safe and cool in the heat, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated fans to seniors and families with low income in the Ardmore area.
July 2025
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Increasing downtown parking: Main Street project progressing, county out to bid for new lot
Parking problems are being addressed in the downtown district.
Former principal makes allegations against: District accused of overlooking teacher discipline issues, child being struck
A former Ardmore City Schools principal has taken the offensive against his former employer.
County opts to stand put on SONP funding: Resources provided cited in discussion
The Carter County Commission has opted to take no action on a request from the Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program, citing current assistance that is already being provided.
Honoring memories, facilitating dreams: DIB golf tourney raises scholarship funding
Memories of three Lone Grove students were honored over the weekend in the annual DIB Golf Tournament.
Elmbrook receives National Silver Achievement in Quality Award
Elmbrook Home was one of three facilities in the state to receive the prestigious National Silver Achievement in Quality Award for 2025 from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living.
Ardmore's Economic Vision Plan: Making sites market-ready to win new industry
It is week two of our dive into our new Economic Vision Plan, developed in conjunction with VisionFirst Advisors. This week, I will be taking us through the second goal of the plan: Optimize Available Sites & Properties.
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers to Trinity Baptist who every year host a breakfast for veterans on Independence Day. Pastor Terry Tolbert estimated this is the 27th year they have had some sort of event on the 4th of July to honor veterans.
Learn more about your community: Registration open for Leadership Greater Ardmore
Registration is now open for Leadership Greater Ardmore Class 33.
Back in hot water: Motion filed to revoke Carr’s suspended sentence
An arrest warrant has been filed for Brandi Carr as the state has made a motion to revoke her suspended sentence.