Calling All Artists: Register Now for State Duck Stamp Art Contest

OKLAHOMA CITY — All artists are invited to enter their artwork in the 44th annual Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest, but the clock is ticking. Artwork mustarriveattheOklahomaDepartment of Wildlife Conservation headquarters in Oklahoma City by 4:30 p.m. Aug. 29.

City of Mannford Arrests

The following are arrest records from the Mannford Police Department for July 15 through 30. Individuals named are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

City of Sand Springs Arrests

The following were arrested by Sand Springs PD from July 20 to July 27. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Area Schools Gear Up for the 2025–2026 Academic Year

Summer is once again drawing to a close and area schools are in preparation for the return of students. From meeting new teachers to first day reminders we have gathered some information that families in the area may need before the school bell rings.

Sand Springs marijuana grow shut down

SAND SPRINGS — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents seized more than 7,500 marijuana plants and over 570 pounds of processed marijuana during a raid Friday, July 25, at a Sand Springs grow facility, according to an OBN spokesperson.

Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...

Drummond joins fight for female athletes

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 22, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore the records, titles, awards and recognitions of female athletes that were denied because of biological males competing in women’s sports.