Bombers bounce back for consolation title at Bruce Gray
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s boys bounced back from an opening round loss to win the consolation championship at the Bruce Gray Invitational at Deer Creek High School. The Bombers beat Ponca City 60-52 Saturday afternoon to win the consolation finals. “Today was a good day to finish out…
Read MoreLady Bombers top Booker T. Washington to win Moore tournament
By Jacob Sturm Staff Writer Early foul trouble didn’t mitigate Midwest City’s advantage when the Lady Bombers met Booker T. Washington in the final for the John Nobles Invitational Tournament Saturday night. In the 53-41 victory, Midwest City had to get creative. De’Yanna Douglas picked up two quick fouls and went to the…
Read MoreLady Titans finish runners-up in home tourney
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon When Carl Albert’s shooters are on, they’re tough to beat. The Lady Titans hit 14 3-pointers Saturday night in the finals of the Titan Classic. But it wasn’t enough. Class 6A’s No. 2-ranked Edmond Memorial held off the Lady Titans 60-52 in the tournament…
Read MorePutnam North outlasts Carl Albert in boys finals
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s boys were a bit outmuscled in their first meeting with Putnam City North this season. The Panthers beat the Titans on their way to the championship in the Mustang Holiday Classic. They got a rematch with the Panthers Saturday night in the finals of the Titan…
Read MoreDel City’s Garrison named McDonald’s All American
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Brandon Garrison continues to draw accolades on the basketball court. The Del City High School senior has been named to the 46th annual McDonald’s All American team. Garrison recently signed with Oklahoma State. He chose the Cowboys over numerous Division I offers including Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and…
Read MoreMaking the dream a reality
Midwest City celebrates MLK Day with Prayer Breakfast By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday morning with the 26th annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at the Reed Conference Center. The program included breakfast, music and speakers with messages of unity and acceptance in…
Read MoreSchool board candidate forum set for Jan. 23
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Association of Classroom Teachers will host a candidate forum for an upcoming Mid-Del School Board election. The event will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the Mid-Del Technology Center, 1621 Maple Dr. in Midwest City. The public will have an opportunity to…
Read MoreMidwest City faces uncertain forecast for commercial development in 2023
Inflation and interest rates could slow new construction, while businesses look for existing space to expand By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City has seen plenty of economic development in recent years despite challenges during the pandemic. New businesses have continued to spring up in the Sooner Rose and Center Marketplace near SE 15th…
Read MoreOne person injured in shooting at Del City High School basketball game
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One person was injured during a shooting at basketball game Tuesday night at Del City High School. Shortly after the boys game ended, a fight broke out and shots were fired inside the John Smith Fieldhouse, according to school officials. An adult male was injured and transported by a…
Read MoreStudent enrollment rebounding at Mid-Del Schools
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools continues to see its student enrollment rebound following a sharp decline during the pandemic. The district has added 1,623 students since the 2020-21 school year, when enrollment dropped by more than 3,100 students. Mid-Del reported 12,548 students in pre-K-12th grade for the 2022-23 school year. That is…
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