Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

Former Inola band teacher arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to student

Friday, September 19 by News 6

INOLA, Okla. -A former Inola High School band director was arrested Thursday, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student.The Rogers County Sheriff's Office identifies the former band director as 27-year-old Brennan Marcotte.According to an arrest affidavit, in July, a former student reported to the Inola school superintendent that Marcotte... Read More.

Tulsa public defender no longer employed by office following Kirk comment backlash

Friday, September 19 by KTUL

The Tulsa County Public Defender's Office has confirmed that Chance Bennett is no longer employed with their office.Bennett had come under harsh criticism for comments she made on her Facebook page following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Bennett, who works in the juvenile division, posted online that she was glad... Read More.

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

Friday, September 19 by AP

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.The FTC said Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, have deceived artists and consumers by advertising... Read More.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death

Friday, September 19 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show and provoked some ominous comments from a top federal regulator.The veteran late-night... Read More.

OHP Trooper Recovering After Suspect Involved Crash

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

Trooper Hayden Darst #447 is recovering in the hospital after being involved in a crash Wednesday night. Just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, the Ardmore Police Department contacted OHP Troop F to advise of a pursuit on Interstate 35 southbound from the 33-mile marker. They advised dispatch the vehicle went eastbound on US-70 and requested... Read More.

39th ANNUAL CHEROKEE STRIP COOK-OFF SEPTEMBER 19–20 at LAKE PONCA

Thursday, September 18 by Ponca City Now

The annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off in Ponca City is a world-class barbecue competition featuring live music, children’s activities, vendors, cold drinks, and fun for the entire family. Purchase a tasting kit and sample mouthwatering entries from professional barbecue cooks, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award in both barbecue and chili.Set against... Read More.

State leaders double down on demand for state employees to return to office

Thursday, September 18 by News 9

Five years post-pandemic, Governor Kevin Stitt is calling on state agencies to bring employees back into the office and resume in-person work. The state’s new COO is renewing that call, saying “Collaboration, innovation, and accountability cannot be achieved when we work in isolation.” Governor Kevin Stitt’s return-to-office executive order: In December, Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive... Read More.

Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections backs FCC plan to jam contraband cell signals

Thursday, September 18 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) announces its support for a Federal Communications Commission plan to stop contraband from entering correctional facilities.In a release issued by ODOC on Wednesday, the FCC’s proposed rule change would allow state correctional facilities to jam signals from contraband cellphones smuggled into prisons.The proposal, scheduled for a vote... Read More.

Person of interest in Pushmataha County double-homicide dies in Texas

Thursday, September 18 by News 9

EL PASO, Texas. -The search for a person of interest wanted in connection with a double homicide in Oklahoma in Pushmataha County has ended after the subject was killed on Tuesday.On Sept. 11, Pushmataha County Sheriff's deputies responded to a welfare check near Clayton, where they found two people, an elderly male... Read More.

USDA aims to tackle New World Screwworm to protect Oklahoma agriculture

Thursday, September 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY- (KOKH) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke in Yukon about how the government is trying to tackle the New World Screwworm."When New World Screwworm burrow into the flesh of living animals, they cause serious damage that can be deadly if left untreated. They infest live stock, pets, wildlife, and as we... Read More.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled

Thursday, September 18 by AP

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever.In a letter that co-founder Ben Cohen posted on social media platform X on Greenfield’s behalf, Greenfield said... Read More.

Ponca City, OK Pizza Hut® Relocating In Spring, 2026

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK – Pizza Hut has purchased the building across the street from their current location that previously was a Starbucks followed by a cellular business. This will be the third Pizza Hut location since originally opening in Ponca City in 1973. Remodeling will begin later this year to create a fresh, modern... Read More.