Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Cherokee Nation seeks artists for 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Tuesday, February 17 by News 6

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation is now accepting submissions for the 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show, the longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma. The exhibition will be held April 11 through May 16 in the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza and online at TrailofTearsArtShow.com. Organizers are... Read More.

Attorney General’s Multi-County Grand Jury indicts three on human trafficking charges

Tuesday, February 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three individuals are facing felony charges in two separate human trafficking cases after Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury indicted them on multiple counts. These indictments follow investigations by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Human Trafficking Unit and the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) Vice Unit. Charquion Pope, an inmate... Read More.

Civil Rights Movement leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84

Tuesday, February 17 by AP

- President George W. Bush speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson, right, after signing a bill in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Dec. 1, 2005, authorizing a statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks be placed in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File) RON EDMONDS/AP CHICAGO -The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of... Read More.

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RECEPTION HONORING CITY COMMISSIONERS TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2026

Monday, February 16 by Ponca City Now

The Community is invited to attend a reception on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber of City Hall honoring Commissioners Annette Newcomb and Garrett Bowers. Newcomb has served as a City Commissioner since June, 2025 and ran unopposed for re-election. Bowers has served as a City Commissioner since March, 2023 and... Read More.

See what foods will be left out of the cart under the new SNAP benefit change

Monday, February 16 by News 6

OKLAHOMA -Beginning Sunday, February 15, grocery carts may be missing some of its favorite items as SNAP benefit changes go into effect. The change places limitations on purchases for many sugary items. This push is something Oklahoma Human Services said is meant to encourage healthier food choices and improve nutrition for families across... Read More.

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

Monday, February 16 by AP

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The U.S. State Department has ordered certain public libraries nationwide to cease processing passport applications, disrupting a long-standing service that librarians say their communities have come to rely on and that has run smoothly for years. The agency, which regulates U.S. passports, began issuing cease and desist orders to not-for-profit libraries... Read More.

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Eaves Bill Requiring Firearm Safety Instruction Advances

Monday, February 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka, passed a bill in committee that would require public schools to provide annual firearm safety instruction to students. House Bill 3312 would require schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year to provide age-appropriate firearm safety instruction from the earliest grade determined appropriate through 12th grade. The Oklahoma... Read More.

Drummond secures major settlements with Tyson, Cargill in landmark poultry pollution case

Monday, February 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Genter Drummond announced a major breakthrough in Oklahoma’s 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state's most significant environmental cases. “For over two decades, Oklahoma has fought to protect the... Read More.

Partial DHS shutdown affects TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard

Monday, February 16 by News 9

WASHINGTON -Congress is facing a partial government shutdown tied to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with Transportation Security Administration officers working without pay as negotiations continue over immigration policy. While most federal agencies remain funded, the lapse affects DHS components including the Transportation Security Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, Immigration... Read More.

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Ancestors and Spirit Guides Exhibition on view at NOC Tonkawa

Friday, February 13 by Ponca City Now

Ancestors and Spirit Guides, featuring 45 paintings by Tulsa artists Sharon Allred and Romney Nesbitt is currently on view in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus, according to gallery director Audrey Schmitz. A reception with refreshments is planned for Sunday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with... Read More.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online

Friday, February 13 by Ponca City Now

Each year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) deals with thousands of kids who are victimized through internet activities. Many of those activities occur through online gaming. Here are a few tips from NCMEC we can all use to ensure our kids are enjoying online gaming safely. Know the tech Understand the... Read More.

Former Bartlesville worship minister charged with embezzling $41,000 from church

Friday, February 13 by News 6

Ryan Cruse BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - A former worship minister at a Bartlesville church has been charged with embezzlement after investigators say he stole more than $41,000 from the church over a three-year period. Ryan Cruse is accused of taking the money while employed at the church, according to Bartlesville police. Investigators believe the thefts may date back... Read More.