Jones News

Jim Selders, volunteer curator for the Jones Oklahoma Historical Society Museum, has found some of the most recent items for the museum collection online.

This election will be the first time Chris Schaffler votes. The 18-year-old Enid man is excited about the upcoming presidential election and plans to vote for Democrat Barack Obama.

Gov. Brad Henry asked state Treasurer Scott Meacham Thursday to review Oklahoma's finances to protect the state during an escalating financial meltdown that has caused the stock market to tumble and forced ...

The state Board of Corrections, citing recommendations of an independent audit, is again asking lawmakers to approve a hefty increase in funding to run crowded state prisons next year.

The journey began at 8 a.m. as representatives from Eastern Oklahoma County cities gathered for breakfast at Rose State College to start off the Eastern Oklahoma County Tourism 2008 Bus Tour.

Collins, Myers awarded for client service Kim Collins, Edward Jones senior branch office administrator, and Jamie Myers, branch office administrator, have been honored for their client service excellence.

A Jones Elementary School teacher and a Langston math professor have been removed from their classrooms pending an investigation into their arrests on complaints related to sexual abuse of a child.

By RON JENKINS Associated Press Writer OKLAHOMA CITY - Three of the Oklahoma's five U.S. House members voted against the $700 financial bailout package that went down to defeat Monday, triggering a nearly 800 ...

The government's $700 billion solution will not provide instant relief from economic turmoil for consumers, but U.S. taxpayers could ultimately benefit from the Wall Street rescue.

EDMOND - A Langston University professor and his wife, a teacher at Jones Elementary School, were arrested Thursday at their home in Edmond on complaints related to sexual abuse of a child.Reza Ross Pourdavood, ...

Students at Ben Franklin Science Academy received school supplies from an unusual source Wednesday - Tikrit, Iraq.

A Midwest City man cried Friday after he was sentenced to six years in prison as an accessory to the brutal Memorial Day 2005 slayings of four people outside a trailer house at 1809 SE 29.

Dion Jones almost made it to his senior year of high school in Chicago. The fact that he made it that far is the scary part, Jones said.

The state Pardon and Parole Board has recommended the release of four people convicted of murder and denied a pardon request for a former state employee who was convicted of misusing state funds.

Two probationary Shawnee firefighters became official members of the fire department family Friday, receiving their badges and collar brass during formal swearing-in ceremonies at Fire Station No.

Dear Ted: Although I agree that at this point Jen Aniston should head back to TV, I have a small quibble with your opinion of her movies.

A Nebraska fan who was sued over a bogus Internet article about two University of Oklahoma quarterbacks has reached a settlement with The Oklahoma Publishing Co.

Oklahoma starts the celebration into the 2nd century of the state's existence. About 1 million people are expected to enjoy the State Fair over the next 10 days.

It was 20 years ago today, the McAlester Area Woodcarvers Club got under way. Well, not exactly 20 years to the day, but woodcarvers in the McAlester area are celebrating their 20th anniversary of the club on ...

City officials are considering joining an alliance of mid-size cities in Oklahoma in an effort to seek funding parity with larger metropolitan areas and small towns.