Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

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.

Senator Seifried Files Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Denouncing Political Violence

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old activist devoted his career to getting young people involved... Read More.

Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 39 Attend History Day Session

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now-Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce

Ponca City Chamber- Ponca City is a community built on vision, determination, and resilience, the Chamber's Leadership Ponca City Class 39 had the privilege of experiencing that remarkable history firsthand during our History Day session.Our day was chaired by Rich Cantillon, who brought history to life by portraying B.S. Barnes, the founder of Ponca... Read More.

Drummond seeks proposals for legal action against Temu over security, privacy concerns

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a request for proposals for outside counsel to investigate and pursue legal action against the Chinese e-commerce company Temu amid concerns of consumer protection violations.Temu is a popular mobile app and website that offers low-cost goods to consumers. The company is accused of deceiving consumers by... Read More.

Oklahoma pediatrician warns of rising infant mortality rate

Wednesday, September 17 by News 6

Infant mortality remains a growing concern in Oklahoma, according to pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus. He said more than 340 babies died in the state in 2023."This is a tremendous problem," Cyrus said. "We've gone from 6.8 lives per 1,000 to 7.1, which is up about 6%. We're going in the wrong direction,... Read More.

Oklahoma Supreme Court halts new K-12 standards over concerns of promoting Christianity

Wednesday, September 17 by KOKH

OKLA. — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has blocked new K-12 social studies standards that were set to be implemented by Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Board of Education.The court's decision prevents the enforcement of standards that plaintiffs argued would unconstitutionally promote Christianity in public schools.The ruling came in response to... Read More.

Drummond moves to hold Roblox accountable for child safety failure

Tuesday, September 16 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is taking the first step into potential legal action against Roblox over serious child safety concerns. His office has requested proposals for legal services to investigate and possibly sue the popular online gaming platform. According to the request for legal proposals, Roblox lacks adequate safety measures and is "overrun... Read More.