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Titans, Bombers headline District 5A-2 honors
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert and Midwest City high schools were well represented in the District 5A-2 basketball awards announced last week. On the girls side, state champion Carl Albert claimed two of the top honors, while district champion Midwest City earned another. Jakary Brown, who hit the game-winner in the state…
Read MoreMake Oklahoma Kids Healthy Again: Hill links nutrition to taxpayer value, citing CDC concerns about obesity
By Jayson Knight [email protected] Local officials discussed some serious state efforts with administration officials in Washington D.C. during a leadership conference for members of the Oklahoma Senate in September. Among his many meetings there, Rep. Brian Hill discussed U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again while he was…
Read MoreThursday Night Lights this week for Tigers
Quick change of plans for the Tigers this week as the forecast does not look pretty. According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, Tuttle has a high likelihood of rain and possibility for severe weather on Friday. Thursday isn’t going to be perfect for picnics either, but it is football weather. The Tigers will go to Blanchard…
Read MoreTuttle alumna named first female Native American to drive the Sooner Schooner
By Jayson Knight [email protected] When Brianna Howard climbed onto the driver’s seat of the Sooner Schooner for the first time, everything else disappeared. “I had done several practice field runs before I did it officially during a game, so I knew slightly how it would feel,” Howard said. “All of those practices don’t do the…
Read MoreGranny’s Kitchen coming to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest Beacon Midwest City residents will soon have a new spot for homestyle breakfast and lunch. Granny’s Kitchen, a popular Oklahoma-based restaurant, is opening a new location at 433 Planet Ct., near Tinker Diagonal and SE 29th St. The family-style restaurant is known for its hearty breakfasts, chicken-fried steak, fluffy pancakes, and…
Read MoreTitans dominate Bombers
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert opened their season in commanding fashion Friday night, rolling past rival Midwest City 41-8 at Jim Darnell Stadium. The win gave the Titans (1-0) bragging rights, but head coach Mike Dunn wasn’t satisfied with the performance. “It was so sloppy. That was the first thing that I…
Read MoreCoach Surber entering Hall of Fame
A LASTING LEGACY Matt Surber, who coached Tuttle High School wrestling to statewide dominance and beyond, has left a lasting impact on athletes, coaches, and administrators alike, and has been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame. A 1993 state champion at Chickasha High School and NCAA Division II All-American at…
Read MoreTuttle first responders prioritize mental health
Just reading detailed reports about the work police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals do can be traumatizing. It raises curiosities into how first responders can see these traumatizing things with their own eyes and continue doing their jobs every day while remaining professional and courteous. Many people grow up believing that mental health is…
Read MoreDel City girls take down Midwest City in rivalry
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Kamyiah Morgan got her first taste of the Midwest City – Del City rivalry. And she ate it up. The sophomore scored 23 points to lead the Lady Eagles to a 56-31 victory at the John Smith Fieldhouse on Dec. 17. “All of my family was here, and it…
Read MoreMid-Del softball players earn district awards
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del high school softball players were recently recognized for their individual efforts this season. Midwest City had several players recognized in the All-District 6A-4 team. Junior Noreli Brown was named to the all-district team as a pitcher and Liv Davis was selected as utility player. Brown had an ERA…
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