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.
8-5-03 - Two people were killed late Wednesday night when a freight train collided with two vehicles north of Ardmore.
At 9pm, Oklahoma Highway Patrol says two cars collided head-on at a railroad crossing just outside of Gene Autry at highway 53, near the entrance to the Ardmore Airpark. Shortly after, a train passing by crushed one of the cars with two people inside.
Hiawthia Ann Vaughn, 39, and 46 year old Eddie Ray Hill of Ardmore died on the scene. Troopers believe their car drifted across the center line on Highway 53 and struck another vehicle head on at the railroad crossing. Vaughn and Hill remained in their vehicle when it was hit by a north-bound Burlington Northern Sante Fe Train.
A woman and two children were in the other vehicle. Thirty four year old Karen Lee Willis, also from Ardmore, was taken to Mercy Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released overnight. Two boys, ages 10 and 11, were taken to the hospital with internal and arm injuries.
The conductor of the train was not hurt.
Troopers are investigating whether alcohol was involved in the accident.
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
