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Longhorns clinch playoff berth
By John Martin Staff Writer It was just a formality but the Jones Longhorns wrapped up a spot in the 2024 OSSAA Class 2A football playoffs with a convincing 49-7 thrashing of JD Runnels and the St. Mary’s Rockets Friday night. The Longhorns are 4-1 in district play with Oklahoma Christian and Blackwell remaining. Perry…
Read MoreEOC Tech welcomes new superintendent
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center welcomed a new superintendent this year. Tony Hancock has focused his entire career on education and led in multiple roles over the last 37 years. As an educator who held titles from coach, to superintendent and everything in between, Mr. Hancock brings an array of experience, heart, and knowledge to…
Read MoreLonghorns rip Luther in opener
By John Martin Staff Writer The Jones Longhorns sent longtime rival Luther back up Hogback Road Thursday with a 51-6 victory at Tim Wallace Field then quickly turned their attention to an early season showdown with Eastern Oklahoma power Kiefer. The Trojans, who also won their Zero Week opener with a 30-12 romp past Morris,…
Read MoreJones stuns Harrah with seventh-inning run
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Jones High School turned their horns loose on Harrah last Thursday. The Lady Longhorns recently secured their third win of the season with a 5-4 win over eastern Oklahoma County rival Harrah. The visiting Panthers jumped to a 1-0 lead when Ava Barber scored off of an Elliott Creswell single in…
Read MoreFormer 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…
Read MoreCounty 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…
Read MoreJones wins 3-Peat
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times As the final buzzer sounded, the Lady Longhorns piled in celebration near half court as Jones clinched the Class 3A state championship at State Fair Arena Saturday, defeating top-ranked Washington, 39-33. “Three-peat,” the Longhorn fans chanted as time expired. “Three-peat!” Third-ranked Jones proved they’re still No. 1 by defending their…
Read MoreChoctaw Area Chamber of Commerce looks forward to new year
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Canup steps up as chairman of the board Theresa Canup has taken the helm of the Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce for 2023. The local real estate agent is excited for a year serving as chair of the board of directors for the Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce. “As a real…
Read MoreLonghorns fall in 2A state semifinal
By John Martin Staff Writer The Washington Warriors once again proved to be the nemesis for the Jones Longhorns football hopes as Washington applied a 49-14 defeat to end the Longhorns’ 2022 playoff hopes in an OSSAA Class 2A semifinal clash at Putnam City Stadium on Friday. The loss snapped a 10-game winning streak for…
Read MoreHarrah hosts annual Legislative Luncheon
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times The Harrah Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Legislative Luncheon Aug. 16 at St. Teresa Catholic Church. In attendance to speak was Governor Kevin Stitt, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, State Senator Shane Jett, Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan, Estela Hernandez – Field Representative for Senator James Lankford, and Harrah Mayor Danny Trent.…
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