Paragon News Update: November 12th, 2021

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I-40 Traffic Stop Leads To Large Drug Bust in Wheeler County, TX

OSU Alumni Association names 51 Seniors of Significance – Including Elk City Grad

State News

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Skinny on Sports Report – Tue Dec 3rd

Your browser does not support the audio element. Click above to hear today’s Skinny on Sports Report HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS TONIGHT There are a slew of high school basketball games coming at you tonight on the paragon

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Altus Woman Arrested for Thanksgiving Homicide

An arrest has been made in connection with a homicide investigation in Altus. The Altus Police Department reports that 52-year-old Tammy Lockman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a deadly incident on Thanksgiving in

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SWOSU Biology Students Earn Recognition at OK-LSAMP Research Symposium

December 2, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Six Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently attended the 30th annual Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) research symposium held

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Skinny on Sports Report – Mon Dec 2nd

Your browser does not support the audio element. Click above to listen to today’s Skinny on Sports Report HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS RANKINGS RELEASED The first high school basketball rankings were released this afternoon for class 2A, A,

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Hammon Tournament of Champions Basketball

Don’t miss the excitement of the Hammon Tournament of Champions at TBT on Tuesday, December 26! The tournament promises an action-packed night, with the girls’ game tipping off at 6:30 PM, followed by the boys’ game at

Hammon at Arnett Basketball

Get ready for an exciting night of high school basketball as the Hammon Warriors travel to face the Arnett Wildcats on Wednesday, December 20! The girls’ game tips off at 6:30 PM, followed by the boys’ game

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Fatality Collision Near Bridgeport

A fatal crash occurred on Saturday morning at approximately 10:30 a.m., along Old Route 66 Road, 4/10 mile east of County Road 2590, near Bridgeport in Caddo County. The accident involved a 1956 Ford Pickup driven by

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SWOSU Reach High Program Awards Nearly $90,000 in Scholarships

November 26, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Reach Higher degree-finishing program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded nearly $90,000 in scholarships to students involved in Reach Higher degree programs. Fifty-five students received scholarships averaging around $1,700

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Beckham Co. Inmate Charged with Weapon Possession

November 25, 2024 A Bessie man has been charged with possessing a weapon as an inmate and with malicious injury to property valued at less than $2,500. At the time, 46-year-old Tony Ray Glassburn was reportedly already

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Rep. Archer Elected House Republican Caucus Vice Chair

November 21, 2024 Oklahoma House Republicans this week selected their leadership team for the 60th Legislature, with Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, stepping into a prominent role as Caucus Vice Chair. The 81-member Republican majority maintains its

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Elk City Commissioners to Address Key Issues

November 19, 2024 The Elk City Commission is set to convene on Wednesday afternoon in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. The agenda includes several significant topics, including going into an executive session to discuss the performance

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Fatality Motorcycle Accident Near Snyder

November 16, 2024 A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 64-year-old Altus man on Saturday. The fatal collision occurred at approximately 4:35 PM on US-62 near the 55-mile marker, about five miles west of Snyder

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Candidate Filing Begins For Board of Education

November 15, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, December 2nd for 9 Roger Mills County school districts.

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Miss SWOSU 2025 Scholarship Pageant Winners Announced

November 15, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the winners of the Miss SWOSU 2025 Scholarship Pageant, held on Nov. 9 at the Weatherford Performing Arts Center. Mia Macias from Leedey

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Custer County to Host Launch of $11.2M Broadband Grant Initiative

November 15, 2024 The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) has been awarded an $11,233,311 grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help new internet users effectively access and utilize online services. This funding aims to

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Elk City Named Among U.S. Favorite Towns by WorldAtlas

November 13, 2024 Elk City has earned a spot on an impressive list of U.S. towns, recently highlighted by WorldAtlas. This recognition places Elk City alongside other beloved Oklahoma towns, including Bartlesville, Durant, Tahlequah, Guthrie, Ponca City,

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Elk City School Board Approves EMT Program

November 12, 2024 The Elk City School Board met Monday night for their regular monthly meeting and, among other things, approved a new program that Superintendent Mike Sparks says will give high school students an opportunity to