(McAlester-AP) -- An Oklahoma soldier is recovering from 2nd degree burns suffered when a bomb exploded the vehicle he was riding in.
Private First Class David Willis of the McAlester area was riding in a gas truck delivering fuel and ammunition in Iraq when the explosive was detonated by remote control.
His mother, Tammy Willis, says her son couldn't hold a telephone, but was able to talk to her for a few hours and is doing well.
David Willis is assigned to the Second Battalion, First Infantry
Division.
Posted: 06/17/2013 - ARDMORE, Okla. —The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation announced the 2013-2014 recipients of the Sam Noble Scholarships this week, awarding $140,000 in scholarships to 10 southern Oklahoma students.
Posted: 06/13/2013 - DURANT, Okla. -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University has scheduled Camp SE for June 23-24, July 21-22 and July 28-29 on campus.
Updated: 06/10/2013 - (LEONARD,TEXAS) -- Leonard residents are worried that piles of tires sitting at a vacant service shop are attracting mosquitoes and endagering their health
