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Titans take 5A state title
Brown delivers with clutch 2-run pinch hit double in 7-5 win over Bishop Kelley By Jon Potts Special To The Beacon TULSA – The Carl Albert Titans beat the Bishop Kelley Comets 7-5 in the Class 5A baseball state championship game Saturday morning at ONE OK Field. This is the ninth title in baseball for…
Read MoreThe Harrells: Three for Three State Champions
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon For many families, it is a great accomplishment when one member becomes a state champion. For the Harrell family, all three children have achieved that milestone. This year, the Carl Albert girls basketball team won the Class 5A state championship, marking a historic season for the program and for…
Read MoreMystery red heart signs fuel buzz in local legislative race
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Red heart billboards and yard signs with no names or slogans have been popping up across the Midwest City area, turning heads and sparking questions from residents. The signs are part of an unconventional campaign strategy by Republican candidate Brent Rinehart, who is running for Oklahoma State House District…
Read MoreLeah’s Hope marks growth, new partnerships
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Leah’s Hope, a transitional housing nonprofit serving women and families in crisis, held its annual Liberation Luncheon on Friday at the Nick Harroz Community Center in Midwest City. Executive Director Brittany, speaking to a room of supporters, sponsors and local officials, highlighted several milestones from the past year, including…
Read MoreMelton ready to serve on city council
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It took a little longer than he had hoped, but Raymond Melton will soon fulfill a dream to serve his community on the Midwest City Council. After coming up short in a crowded race two years ago, Melton is preparing to serve as the next Ward 3 city councilmember.…
Read MoreFormer State Sen. James Howell dies
Former state Sen. James Howell, a longtime educator, attorney and public servant, died Tuesday morning. He was 91. Howell, who grew up in Wewoka, began his career as a teacher and coach before earning his law degree from the University of Oklahoma. He later served as a city judge and spent more than two decades…
Read MoreTinker Elementary earns Oklahoma Purple Star School designation
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Red, white and blue are popular colors at Tinker Elementary School. But on Friday afternoon, the Patriots were decked in purple. The Mid-Del school celebrated earning the prestigious Oklahoma Purple Star School designation, recognizing its exceptional commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. The designation honors schools that…
Read MoreFinch joins Foundation Wall of Fame
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation welcomed the newest member to its Wall of Fame. James Finch was inducted into the Wall of Honor last week during the Foundation’s annual banquet at Rose State College. Finch, a 1976 Del City High School graduate and longtime banking professional, was recognized for…
Read MoreMayor leads final council meeting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mayor Matt Dukes presided over his final Midwest City Council meeting last Tuesday evening, reflecting on a decade of service before retiring. Dukes, a former police officer, did not seek reelection and will be succeeded by Mayor-elect Rick Rice. “Ten years ago, I first sat in this chair. I…
Read MoreCarl Albert senior named to Academic All-State class
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert High School senior Lily Bryant has been selected as one of 100 Oklahoma public school students honored in the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s 2026 Academic All-State class, one of the state’s most prestigious academic recognitions. The class will be recognized at OFE’s Academic Awards Celebration on May…
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