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Yesway opens four Allsup’s stores in Oklahoma and New Mexico
Convenience store chain Yesway is continuing its expansion in key US markets with the opening of four new Allsup’s stores in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Yesway acquired Allsup’s Convenience Stores in November 2019. The new Allsup’s stores are in...

What to know about Texas Tech football opponent Oklahoma State
Late October is when we should have a better understanding of the Texas Tech football team's chances at the Big 12 Conference championship. So it's fitting the Red Raiders should host Oklahoma State on Oct. 25 in Jones AT&T Stadium. The two...

Guest View: Sharing disinformation on social media is wrong
Social media has evolved from a way to exchange information and update family and friends on our lives to become a hive of disinformation. That’s why responsible individuals should be careful what they share. Within a day after Pope Leo assumed...

Which Oklahoma HS baseball players were MLB Draft first-round picks?
For the first time in 14 years, multiple baseball players from Oklahoma high schools are expected to be picked first in the MLB Draft. It was in 2011 when Owasso's Dylan Bundy and Broken Arrow's Archie Bradley were selected in the opening round of...

5 Metro Phoenix cities among 25 best for first-time home buyers
With a historic low of 24% of home purchases last year made by first-time buyers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers in 2025. Fortunately, several Metro Phoenix...

Jackson Arnold's GF Skyler Marshall has wholesome 3-word reaction to Auburn QB leading the podium at SEC Media days
Quarterback Jackson Arnold began his collegiate journey with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2023. After two seasons, he transferred to join the Auburn Tigers in December 2024. He is now viewed as the team's new starting quarterback for the upcoming...
Florida Gators Set to Appear at SEC Media Days on Wednesday in Atlanta
Home » Home » Florida Gators Set to Appear at SEC Media Days on Wednesday in Atlanta Gators will take the podium at 1 p.m. ET Florida Gators Caleb Banks (DL), DJ Lagway (QB) and Jake Slaughter (OL) will represent the Orange and Blue at this year’s...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not disclose real estate interests for years. That just changed.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now disclosing at least eight properties to the state ethics agency, after years of saying he did not need to reveal more about the extent of his real estate interests. Paxton, a Republican who is running for...

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma showcases culture at Bonham Library event
BONHAM, Texas (KXII) - Tuesday, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma brought their heritage to Bonham. The event was open to all community members for a day of exploring other cultures. “It’s very nice when we do get to go outside of our region, because...

New Quarterbacks take the stage at SEC Media Days
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOK) - Day two of SEC Media Days in Atlanta highlighted the future of the conference—and for three programs, that future starts with new quarterbacks. Georgia, Auburn, and Texas all have fresh faces under center for the 2025 season,...

SEC Media Days fact or fiction: Can Vols win without Nico?
SEC Media Days continued on Tuesday with four College Football Playoff hopefuls headlining the event. Texas and Georgia competed in the SEC Championship Game last season, while Tennessee and Auburn believe they have the rosters to make an...

What Auburn football's Hugh Freeze on SEC media days main stage
ATLANTA — Hugh Freeze's main stage appearance has come and gone at this year's SEC media days, fielding questions that have largely pestered his Auburn football program this offseason. The 2025 preseason hasn't graced the Tigers with excitement....
Griffin Media Launches Digital Streaming Desk Powered By Marshall Cameras
Griffin Media,the parent company of CBS and CW affiliates in Tulsa, Okla., and the CBS affiliate and an independent in Oklahoma City, is ushering in a new era of local news delivery with the launch of a dedicated digital streaming desk using...

AO-SEE YA IN COURT? Squad Rep’s Latest Trump Attack Sparks Outrage, ‘The President Should Sue AOC into Bankruptcy’
Did AOC cross the line? Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing backlash for calling President Donald Trump a “rapist” on social media, drawing accusations of defamation as controversy swirls around the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey...

Clipse Add Third London Date And Upgrade Manchester Show On Let God Sort Em Out Tour Due To Demand
Clipse, the rap duo of No Malice and Pusha T, have added another London show to their Let God Sort Em Out Tour of the UK and Europe this autumn. The Virginia Beach brothers will play a third date at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on November 13,...

Former OU quarterback Jackson Arnold speaks at SEC Media Days with Auburn
Former OU quarterback Jackson Arnold speaks at SEC Media Days with Auburn The University of Oklahoma is expected to speak at the event on Wednesday. NOW KOCO FIVE SPORTS. HEY EVERYBODY. WE ARE LIVE TONIGHT. THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME IN...

Carmona Earns Preseason First-Team All-SEC Recognition from USA Today
By Press Release FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas senior offensive lineman Fernando Carmona earned 2025 USA Today Sports Network Preseason First-Team All-Southeastern Conference recognition, the publication announced Tuesday. Carmona was one of five...

Brand USA’s Suzy Shepard on why the best time to visit the USA is now!
Brand USA Senior Director, Global Trade Development (APAC) Suzy Shepard, talks about The Great USA Road Trip campaign and roadshow and why now is the time to visit the States. Q: What are the main messages of this current campaign? The Great USA...

Get a first look inside the Buffalo Bills new stadium
Two new Shake Shack locations have opened in New York this year and another location is planned for 2026, USA TODAY reported. Both Amherst's The Boulevard location and Yonkers' Ridge Hill location opened last month and Shake Shack Chief...
Softball player of the year: Lubbock-Cooper's Lydia Pesterfield
WOODROW — Sherri Culwell knows better than most what it takes to be a catcher. The recently retired Lubbock-Cooper softball coach made her living behind the plate, and she knows the responsibility that comes with the position. Lucky for Culwell,...