Air Force undersecretary visits Tinker
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Tinker Air Force Base welcomed a special guest last week. Shon Manasco, acting undersecretary of the U.S. Air Force, visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex to see how the maintenance work has changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Manasco met with AFSC Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland and OC-ALC…
Read MoreLegendary coach takes center stage in ‘Eddie’
Midwest City native shares triumphs and trials of coach Eddie Sutton in new documentary By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Christopher Hunt has been an Oklahoma State University fan for as long as he can remember. Growing up in Midwest City, he proudly recalled following the same path as Mike Gundy from Ridgecrest Elementary to Oklahoma…
Read MoreMidwest City barber shop back in business
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Lee Roy Tucker has been cutting hair in Midwest City for more than 50 years. He was forced to put his clippers down and close Tucker’s Style Shop last month due to the coronavirus. After a one month hiatus, Tucker was back in business today. “We’ve been out a month…
Read MoreState lawmaker staying busy during COVID-19
Rep. Albright gives update in Zoom chat By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor This is typically a busy time of year at the state Capitol as legislators try to pass bills and a budget. But things are much quieter due to the coronavirus. The Capitol is closed to the public. And the house and senate are…
Read MoreMidwest City Mayor supports Governor’s plan to reopen economy
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City will adhere to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s three-phase plan to reopen businesses starting tomorrow, said Mayor Matt Dukes. Citing a downward trend in new positive cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations, Stitt unveiled a three-phase plan yesterday afternoon. It allows the state to gradually loosen restrictions as long as it…
Read MoreOfficials ask for help as pandemic impacts blood drives, donations
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer As confirmed COVID-19 cases and the number of resulting deaths continue to rise, the pandemic is also taking a toll on other medical efforts, efforts that if not maintained could put more people at risk, officials say. Key among those was blood donation activities, which have taken a serious hit…
Read MoreTinker Air Force Base confirms third case of COVID-19
Tinker Air Force Base has moved to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie in response to COVID-19.HPCON Charlie is implemented when there is an elevated risk of sustained community transmission and includes strict social distancing measures, including limiting meetings, socials and gatherings, and additional access restrictions to base and facilities. To date, there are currently three…
Read MoreOpinion: Novel thoughts on the novel coronavirus
By Kelly Albright State Representative When I was first conjuring the idea for this article on Sunday, my mind was racing with all the considerations to make. In fact, my legs were racing too, as I was in the middle of a long 7-mile run intended to be training for the Oklahoma City Memorial Half…
Read MoreMLB Hitting Machines: A tale of two Teds
Ted Cox’s Major League rookie record reflected his hitting instructor’s Hall of Fame greatness By Darl DeVault Contributing Writer Midwest City baseball legend William “Ted” Cox died at 65 Wednesday March 11, 2020 of cancer in the Hospice Quality Care in Midwest City after a three-month battle with the disease. He was memorialized Saturday March…
Read MoreMidwest City approves emergency restrictions for food service
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Council tightened restrictions on bars and restaurants on this morning in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The emergency ordinance closes bars that do not serve food and limits the amount of customers at dine-in restaurants. The council passed the ordinance unanimously during an…
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