Sunday Afternoon and Evening ... Scattered intense thunderstorms are expected, some severe. Large hail, high winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be the main threats. Locally heavy is rain also possible with these storms.
9-25-04- The NAACP is asking for a federal probe into the recent death of an African-American football player at East Central University. Last weekend, a 43 year old diesel mechanic allegedly rammed into a
pickup truck loaded with players from East Central.
18 year old Joseph Tusan was killed in that wreck and Satruday, he was laid to rest in Arlington, Texas. In Oklahoma City, the NAACP says they are trying to draw attention to the fact that Oklahoma still has a long way to go to improve race relations.
Ammon Reich of Pontotoc County faces one murder charge and
ten counts of assault with a deadly weapon. At this time he does not
face a hate crime charge.
Oklahoma does not have a felony charge for hate crime like the
neighboring state of Texas. Recently, Texas passed hate crime
legislation in which "bias or prejudice" can be punished with a more
severe degree felony".
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
