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Charges in Choctaw High School shooting increased to first-degree murder

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times According to court documents filed Sept. 8, charges against the 15-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old and injured several others at Choctaw’s football home opener against Del City have changed from second-degree murder to first-degree murder. The juvenile male was arrested Aug. 30. The shooting happened about 10:10 p.m.,…

Juvenile arrested in fatal shooting at football game

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A juvenile male has been arrested in a fatal shooting that happened during a football game last Friday night at Choctaw High School. Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall said a 15-year-old suspect was arrested early this morning near NE 36th St. and Midwest Blvd. in Spencer on complaint of second-degree murder.…

Midwest City teen dies following shooting at football game

Tragedy unites community as investigation continues By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times   A teenager has died following a shooting during Choctaw High School’s season-opening football game with Del City. Just after 10:10 p.m. with 3:56 left in the third quarter of Choctaw’s home opener against Del City, multiple gun shots rang out near the entrance to…

Police confirm one death in football game shooting

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Police confirmed that one person died after a shooting at a Choctaw High School football game. The shooting happened about 10:10 p.m. during the third quarter of a football game between Del City and Choctaw. Multiple shots were fired near the visitor seating area. Police believe an argument between…

Four injured during shooting at Del City – Choctaw football game

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Four people were injured in a shooting Friday night during a football game at Choctaw High School, according to police. The incident happened about 10:15 p.m. during the third quarter of the game between Del City and Choctaw. Multiple shots were fired near the visitor seating on the east…

I-40 ramps close at Douglas Blvd., lanes shift at Post Rd. Thursday through Spring 2024

The westbound I-40 on- and off-ramps at Douglas Blvd. will be closed, and westbound I-40 lanes will be shifted between Post Rd. and Industrial Blvd. beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, through Spring 2024. Traffic will remain two lanes in each direction. Drivers will be able to use the westbound I-40 on- and off-ramp…

County to assist Choctaw with road repairs

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times   At last week’s Town Hall meeting, District 2 Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan expressed his willingness to assist the City of Choctaw with road repairs. After about a decade, the county will resume providing in-kind assistance to the city for road projects. Maughan says the previous district attorney prevented the…

Choctaw Round-up Club plans annual pageant, rodeo

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw’s Hope Retreat Ranch is set to host the annual Choctaw Round-up Club Rodeo Pageant, Friday July 21. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. with young ladies presenting a speech, answering interview questions, and modeling their fashion forward outfit of their choice. The Choctaw Round-up Club IPRA Pro Rodeo is…

Under construction: CNP bond projects underway

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District begins work on bond projects The Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District officially broke ground on the recently approved bond projects May 18, and it didn’t take long for there to be visible work underway at Choctaw High School. Work is underway to prepare for a new two-story main…

Full closure planned for I-40 this weekend

Full I-40 closure in Mid-Del area set for May 19-22; plan ahead for alternate routes throughout weekend Motorists should begin planning now for a full weekend closure of eastbound and westbound I-40 between I-35 and Choctaw Rd. starting at 7 p.m. May 19 through 5:30 a.m. May 22, weather permitting. This closure is part of…

Area News

Out with the old, up with the new

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Funded by proceeds from the Choctaw Fall Classic Car Show, Choctaw Creek Park’s windmill, located in the north end of the city’s premier park, is undergoing an upgrade this week. Sunday crews with Johnson Tree and Crane, out of Jones, began disassembling the windmill that had stood in that site since…

Charlie’s is coming back to Choctaw

One month after closure announced, agreement inked with city By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Thursday trustees of the Choctaw Utilities Authority approved an operating agreement with Charlie’s Creekside and Par for the restaurant space at Choctaw Creek Golf Course. Expecting a 30-day build out, Charlie’s owners are looking for a mid-April to early May grand opening…

Former Jones deputy clerk charged with embezzlement

State Auditor releases Town of Jones City investigative audit By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times A former employee of the Town of Jones City has been arrested for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from fines and fees collected through citations issued by the Jones Police Department. The Jones Board of Trustees originally requested that the State Auditor…

Oklahoma County flood maps become final

New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on March 27, 2024, for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are…

Charges in Choctaw High School shooting increased to first-degree murder

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times According to court documents filed Sept. 8, charges against the 15-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old and injured several others at Choctaw’s football home opener against Del City have changed from second-degree murder to first-degree murder. The juvenile male was arrested Aug. 30. The shooting happened about 10:10 p.m.,…

Juvenile arrested in fatal shooting at football game

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A juvenile male has been arrested in a fatal shooting that happened during a football game last Friday night at Choctaw High School. Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall said a 15-year-old suspect was arrested early this morning near NE 36th St. and Midwest Blvd. in Spencer on complaint of second-degree murder.…

Midwest City teen dies following shooting at football game

Tragedy unites community as investigation continues By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times   A teenager has died following a shooting during Choctaw High School’s season-opening football game with Del City. Just after 10:10 p.m. with 3:56 left in the third quarter of Choctaw’s home opener against Del City, multiple gun shots rang out near the entrance to…

Police confirm one death in football game shooting

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Police confirmed that one person died after a shooting at a Choctaw High School football game. The shooting happened about 10:10 p.m. during the third quarter of a football game between Del City and Choctaw. Multiple shots were fired near the visitor seating area. Police believe an argument between…

Four injured during shooting at Del City – Choctaw football game

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Four people were injured in a shooting Friday night during a football game at Choctaw High School, according to police. The incident happened about 10:15 p.m. during the third quarter of the game between Del City and Choctaw. Multiple shots were fired near the visitor seating on the east…

Franchise agreement to appear on Aug. 8 ballot

By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times The City of Choctaw is calling on voters to renew Oklahoma Gas & Electric’s franchise agreement with the city. Residents within the city limits will be tasked with renewing the energy company’s 25-year franchise agreement with Choctaw with an Aug. 8 election. OG&E needs to renew the agreement to continue accessing…

Area Sports

Best of OKC Metro honors EOC stars

By John Martin Staff Writer     State champion distance ace Tabitha Fox of Jones and Reise Collier, ringleader of the Carl Albert Titans’ four-time State Champion football team, headline a large group of outstanding East Oklahoma County athletes honored at the All-City Prep Best of OKC Metro ceremony Thursday night. The virtual celebration featured presentations…

Rose State College adding volleyball

School hosting varsity tryouts June 27 By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Rose State College will have a new sport on campus this fall. The school is adding women’s volleyball to its athletic program beginning in 2020-21 school year. “We’ve been looking to grow our sports for some time and Dr. (Jeanie) Webb has been very…

Hawk lands with Eagles

Coach departs Choctaw for first high school head coach position By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Former Tuttle baseball standout Corey Hawk is departing Choctaw to accept a head coaching position at Del City High School. Hawk graduated from Tuttle High School in 2008. The outfielder helped the Tigers advance to three Class 4A state title…

Soccer players earn all-state honors

By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Several local soccer players earned all-state honors. The Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association last week announced its all-state teams which included players from Carl Albert, Choctaw, Del City, Harrah and Midwest City. The all-state games were canceled this year due to the coronavirus. Each school could nominate two position players and…

Lady Jackets are State Bound

Lady Jackets take aim at 6A crown Choctaw High School is headed back to the Oklahoma Secondary Activities Association Class 6A Basketball State Championship Tournament. The Lady Yellowjackets dominated a home regional tourney to claim their seventh straight regional crown. Choctaw advanced to the Area Championship where the Lady Jackets suffered their second loss of…

Lady Longhorns make history

Jones High School to make first trip to state tournament By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Jones High School claimed the Area Championship with a 51-39 win over No. 14 Kingston Friday, and with the win the Jones girls have made history. The Lady Longhorns are headed to the state tournament for the first time ever.…

CHS claims double gold at Panther Classic

Choctaw dominates Panther Classic Both Choctaw High School basketball squads dominated their way to a Harrah Panther Classic Championship over the weekend. After opening the year with two close losses, the CHS boys turned it around this weekend and captured three straight over ranked challengers. CHS opened with a 91-52 romp over Class 3A’s No.…

Choctaw opens basketball season vs. Lawton

JV squads dominate Wolverines Choctaw High School opened basketball season last Tuesday hosting Lawton. Before the varsity contests got underway Choctaw performed well in the junior varsity matchups. Both junior varsity squads claimed big wins leading up to varsity contests. The JV Lady Yellowjackets didn’t allow Lawton to find the hoop until late in the…

Final 4: Yellowjackets to make first State Semifinal appearance since 1965

Choctaw High School claimed a historic win Friday night. Choctaw gave the Roughers their third consecutive first-round playoff exit, while the Yellowjackets, in their first playoff appearance since 2015, claimed their first postseason win since 1981. The Class 6A-II State Quarterfinal victory advanced the Jackets to the state semifinals for the first time since 1965.…

Choctaw heads to playoffs

Jackets dominate Deer Creek to place No. 3 in District 6A-II-I With a dominant win over Deer Creek, 62-34, Choctaw finished the regular season No. 3 in District 6A-II-I. The Yellowjackets (7-3, 5-2) are now preparing for their first playoff appearance since 2015, which will be the school’s 16th trip to the postseason. Choctaw scored…

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