Lone Grove honors Jaetyn Cameron, Cole Evans with dedication of 2 oak trees
Jaetyn Cameron and Cole Evans are honored in numerous ways around Gene Caton Field at Lone Grove High School.
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Boots, badges and gurneys: Blood drive set for July 6
A special blood drive is set to take place at the Ardmore Convention Center on Wednesday, July 6. Hosted by the Oklahoma Blood Institute, the event will pit the Ardmore Police Department and Carter County Sheriff’s Office against the Ardmore Fire Department, Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service and Air Evac to see who can get the most donors to sign up under their organization.
‘Lightyear’ stays earthbound, ‘Jurassic World’ holds No. 1
“Lightyear” did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters: Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020 blasted off with $51 million in its debut weekend in North America, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
A vested interest in supporting Ukraine
Our nation is certainly experiencing challenging times. Inflation, food and goods supply chain issues and gas prices are hurting pocketbooks and putting stress on families. Felt across the country and in Oklahoma, this crisis puts a microscope on where our nation spends its money and resources.
US pools close, go without lifeguards amid labor shortage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Manager Ashley Ford strode the perimeter of one of Indianapolis’ five open swimming pools, monitoring kids as they jumped off a diving board or careened into the water from a curved slide. Four lifeguards, whistles at the ready, watched from their tall chairs stationed around the water.
Home sales give way as prices enter unprecedented territory
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fourth consecutive month as climbing mortgage rates and record high prices discouraged house hunters.
Reports: Paul Haggis detained in Italy in sex assault case
ROME (AP) — Film director Paul Haggis was detained on Sunday for investigation of allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in southern Italy, Italian news media said, quoting local prosecutors.
PBS joins food TV contests with ‘The Great American Recipe’
NEW YORK (AP) — America has perfected the stressful TV cooking competition, pitting amateur or professional chefs against each other in such high-pressure, scream-filled shows as “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen” or “Top Chef.”
Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors
The U.S. nuclear industry is generating less electricity as reactors retire, but now plant operators are hoping to nearly double their output over the next three decades, according to the industry’s trade association.
US charitable giving hit record in 2021 but inflation looms
Charitable giving in the United States reached a record $485 billion in 2021, though the increase did not keep pace with inflation, according to a report Tuesday offering a comprehensive look at American philanthropy.