TODAY
Today is the 138th day of 2022 and the 60th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1917, the United States passed the Selective Service Act, a conscription law requiring registration of all men ages 21 to 30 who were not already in the military.
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NBC, Fox offer fall television plans, to a point amid change
NEW YORK (AP) — Something was missing when Fox announced its plans for the fall television season: a schedule. It was one of several signs of how the business has changed since networks resumed their annual glitzy presentations for advertisers, which had been suspended because of the pandemic.
Caterpillars to butterflies
2022 Seniors . . . Well, here you are about to graduate. I’m sure you’re pinching yourself at the prospect of reaching your goal of the last 12 years. I think of you all as caterpillars. You’re about to leave your cocoons; your high school and homes, to emerge as butterflies and fly away to your futures.
Donna Katherine Moon
A Gathering of Remembrance will be held for Donna Katherine Moon, 74, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Centennial Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home with Brother Casey Clinton officiating. Donna was born January 23, 1948 in Denison, Texas, the daughter of the late Jack Rogers and Dorothy Troop. She passed away May 14, 2022 in a local nursing home.
Sooners tabbed No. 1 overall seed for NCAA Tournament
The University of Oklahoma softball team will host the NCAA Norman Regional at Marita Hynes Field, May 20-22.
Playtime in the park
Lone Grove 4th Graders from Mrs. Ridley’s, Mrs. Minkley’s, Mrs. Hacker’s and Mrs. Collins’ classes enjoyed an end of the school year celebration at Central Park in Downtown Ardmore. (Julie Thomas/The Ardmoreite)
Seniors born before 1956 get big boost
Instantly connects you to free unlimited nationwide help with no contracts, no deposits and no monthly bills ever Comes with new cellular embedded technology that works at home or anywhere you go so you are never alone All seniors born before 1956 are getting an instant $150 rebate making this deal just too good to pass up Nothing to hook up. You don’t need a land line or cell phone.
Review: ‘Top Gun’ sequel a welcome trip to the danger zone
More than 30 years after Tom Cruise smirked his way to the cocky heights of the ‘80s as the maverick Navy pilot codenamed Maverick, he effortlessly picks up the character in a new chapter of “Top Gun.” Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says “Top Gun: Maverick” is an absolutely, thoroughly enjoyable ride — a textbook example of how to make a sequel. It nods to previous cultural touchstones like shirtless sports and motorcycles and yet stands on its own, not weighed down by its past like the last “Ghostbusters” sequel, but rather soars by using the second to answer and echo issues with the first. “Top Gun: Maverick” is in theaters May 27.
Hospice volunteer stunned by family’s generous gift
DEAR ABBY: For a few years, I volunteered to tend to an elderly woman through a hospice organization. My role was to visit with her while her son ran errands or enjoyed an evening of entertainment. I grew fond of her and her family.
Sherri Gunsolus
A memorial service for Sherri Gunsolus will be held Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Crystalrock Cathedral with Rev. Teri Beane officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Craddock Funeral Home.