Amiya Williams selected to All-State Volleyball Team
Nov 15, 2024 · From team videographer to all-state outside hitter, Duncan’s Amiya Williams has now traveled full circle in her prep volleyball career. Williams, whose freshman season consisted of filming matches for the Lady Demons and never touching a ball, was selected Tuesday to the Large School West All-State Volleyball Team.
Duncan Athletics Department announces Class of 2024 Hall of Fame
Oct 22, 2024 · Duncan High School’s Athletics Department is working diligently to induct and honor its latest class to the Hall of Fame. The Duncan High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will include eight people: Ty Prestige, Chuck Croy, Casey Rowell, Cody Rowell, Katie England Atchley, Natalie Hammond Cole, Russell Huff and Gary Schornick.
The Weedn Family dedicates outdoor art sculpture in Duncan
Nov 19, 2024 · “From the time that I started medical school and through general, thoracic and cardiovascular surgical residency training, I was encouraged from family and friends to return to Duncan and bring other specialists and, if successful, help build a new secondary care community hospital combining the work of primary care physicians and specialists,” Robert said.
Aequalis Study Club to host Christmas Open House
Dec 1, 2024 · The Aequalis Study Club began in 1974 “with the purpose of working together to reach out to others.” Some of the projects, groups and activities the club participates in and helps support include providing academic scholarships and funding for Project Graduation, Toy Shop of Duncan, United Way of Stephens County, Safe Center, Rotary Club’s Auction, Chisholm Trail Hospice, Gabriel’s ...
Oklahoma officials agree to settle mental health lawsuit
Nov 15, 2024 · OKLAHOMA CITY – Two of the state’s top leaders have reached an agreement to resolve a high-profile federal lawsuit over competency restoration services, officials announced Thursday.
OSBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Duncan
Nov 4, 2024 · The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is now investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Monday in Duncan. According to a release from City of Duncan, Duncan Police responded to a call shortly after 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 to the Duncan Village Apartments on Plato for a person “making suicidal comments.”
Signing bonus program attracts 61 teachers to rural Oklahoma …
Dec 18, 2024 · A school bus from Spiro Public Schools stands parked at the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater on April 15. Fifty-five rural school districts had secondary math and science teachers accept classroom positions through a signing bonus program.
Oklahoma education chief proposes checking students’ …
Dec 20, 2024 · OKLAHOMA CITY — A proposed rule from the Oklahoma State Department of Education would force public schools to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status while enrolling students, a policy that could contradict federal law if passed.
Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to …
Dec 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans with pensions by ending two of the program’s policies in place for decades — the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.
Experts gather to explore ways to tackle Oklahoma’s mental illness ...
Oct 25, 2024 · Healthy Minds, a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy group that researches mental health and substance abuse, hosted the event for the first time with speakers from national and state-level mental health groups as well as academic experts, lawmakers and other stakeholders.