Fifth-generation banker continues family legacy at First National Bank

Sam T. Sicard has been named chairman of the board for First Bank Corp. and First National Bank of Fort Smith. Sicard is a fifth-generation banker who has been president and CEO of First National Bank of Fort Smith since 2011. He continues a...

College Football Playoff race: Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss, Texas A&M vs. LSU take center stage in Week 9

Both the SEC and College Football Playoff races should gain plenty of clarity in Week 9 of the 2025 season. The Southeast's premier college football conference is home to three ranked matchups on Saturday, each with major implications on the...

Contractor supply distributor celebrates 70 years, move into $1.5M OKC facility

Summary: – $150M investment marks 70th anniversary for Locke Supply. – New 1.5M-SF facility anchors OKC 577 industrial park. – Development expected to draw more manufacturers by 2026. OKLAHOMA CITY — Locke Supply Co. celebrated its first 70 years...

Oklahoma Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for Oct. 20, 2025

The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 20, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 20 drawing 32-38-66-67-69, Powerball: 19, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

Stunning video as Oklahoma City Thunder showcase NBA championship rings featuring over 800 custom-cut hand-set gemstones

THE Oklahoma City Thunder have showcased their special NBA championship rings. The basketball franchise revealed the gemstone-filled pieces of jewellery on social media with a stunning video. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! The...

State Rep. Amanda Clinton studies impact of data center expansion on Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Representative Amanda Clinton of Tulsa led an interim study on how the rapid growth of data centers, especially large, hyperscale facilities, affects Oklahoma’s water resources, power grid, and local economies. A state...

Oklahoma Senators Back Russia Sanctions Bill

Lankford and Mullin Join Bipartisan Push It’s called the Russia Sanctions bill and it has the support of Oklahoma U.S. Sens. James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin along with dozens of others on Capitol Hill. It is a weapon proposed by Trump...

Weekly Energy Market Situation—October 20, 2025

Winter Weather Outlooks La Nina effect unlikely to impact U.S. winter weather Some forecasters see early season snowfall potential Above-average temps expected for much of the country LNG export capacity set for massive expansion Sincerely, David...

Wed Society Names 2025 National Wedding of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 27, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Wed Society® today named Anna‑Kate and Spencer the 2025 National Wedding of the Year, the brand's top editorial honor celebrating aesthetic excellence and best‑in‑class vendor collaboration...

Cincinnati, Oklahoma State among Big 12 teams getting early start with exhibition games

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cincinnati coach Wes Miller is excited about the future of freshman star Shon Abaev. Oklahoma State counterpart Steve Lutz is just as happy with his team's ability to play on the road, where the Cowboys struggled so...

Oklahoma Tax Commission warns of new text scam as thieves target banking information

ALL RIGHT, WELCOME BACK. LISTEN UP. IT’S A NEW EXAMPLE OF THE SAME OLD PROBLEM THE OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION SAYS PEOPLE ARE GETTING SCAM TEXTS, PEOPLE GETTING ASKED FOR THEIR BANKING INFORMATION. THESE TEXTS CLAIM THAT THERE’S A TAX REFUND THAT’S...

Oklahoma transmission lines to be upgraded through Energy Department loan guarantee

Hundreds of miles of Oklahoma transmission lines will soon be upgraded through a loan agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy. The loan is for $1.6 billion for American Electric Power to upgrade about 5,000 miles of existing transmission...

Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Much-Needed Rain and Cooler Temps Arriving This Week

Oklahoma is set to trade its recent stretch of summer-like warmth for some much-needed rainfall and cooler, more seasonable temperatures as a significant storm system approaches the state midweek. A “Glorious” But False Fall Oklahomans have been...

Ranking college football's open head coaching jobs: LSU overtakes Penn State as new No. 1

This could be the most active coaching carousel college football has seen in many years. Before the end of September, five Power 4 programs were searching for new head coaches for 2026, and the number of open jobs is now up to 12 (counting some...

Oklahoma students, educators freed from state superintendent’s mania

There are signs that sanity might be returning to Oklahoma schools after the disastrous tenure of now-former state school Superintendent Ryan Walters. In one of his first actions as Walters’ successor, new Superintendent Lindel Fields announced...

Oklahoma Partners with Google Cloud for Integrated State Data Platform

In a recent company announcement from Google Cloud, the state of Oklahoma has unveiled a transformative initiative leveraging cloud technology to overhaul its data management systems, aiming to streamline access for government agencies and foster...

Oklahoma GOP Candidate’s Wife Donated to Anti-Trump Lincoln Project

Gentner Drummond leaving the Oklahoma Supreme Court chambers on April 2, 2024, after arguing Drummond v. Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before the court. A new revelation is sparking controversy in Oklahoma’s Republican...

Hard Numbers: Tragic car crash in Uganda, Europe’s largest economy turns east, Peru initiates state of emergency in capital city, & More

46: A horrific multi-vehicle crash on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Uganda late last night has left 46 people dead. The pile up began after two buses traveling in opposite directions reportedly clashed “head on” as they tried to overtake two other...

Sports Equinox Bets, Betting Promos, Picks, and More

Get in on a unique day for sports bettors known as the Sports Equinox. Today, Monday, October 27, 2025, marks a day where all four major U.S. professional leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL) play games. This makes it the perfect time to sign up at...

Organizers: Fort Smith International Film Festival generated economic impact of $260,000, event accounted for nearly 700 hotel room nights

FORT SMITH -- River Valley Film Society organizers announced Wednesday that the 2025 Fort Smith International Film Festival generated an economic impact of $260,000. Attendance also reached a record 1,083 guests, up from 800 the previous year,...