Dr. Alaina Roberts has studied Chickasaw history and written about Black freedom on Native land in her book “I’ve Been Here All The While,” and talks about some of the details.
The Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma offers resources and refuge for victims of domestic abuse and violence. This episode of The Junction looks as signs of abuse, from physical to financial, and ways to help victims find local safety and support. Their 24-hour crisis line is 580-226-6424
Learn about the 3rd annual Shakespeare in the Park and this year’s production of “Twelfth Night,” which is the story of love, mistaken identity, and a shipwreck all in the first act. May 29, 30, and 31 beginning at 7p each night at the Central Park bandstand in downtown Ardmore.
Carter County Commissioner Barry Lee-Brinkman talks about County Infrastructure for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) funds, the Circuit Engineering District (CED), how state funds help county roads, and area bridge safety.
With graduation parties coming up, teens and parents need to be on the lookout for dangerous behavior when it comes to alcohol and drug abuse. Leadership from the Wichita Mountains Prevention Network stopped by The Junction this week to talk about their programs and resources to help teens make smart choices as the school year wraps up.
The Ardmore Beautification Council holds a twice-monthly recycling event at Thompson Square, and director Julie Maher stops by The Junction this week to get you ready to drop off those recyclables.
Strength in Numbers is an Ardmore nonprofit group that hosts life skills camps and is coordinating a community garden. In the Junction this week is the group’s director, Marchello Anderson, to talk about the history and goals of Strength in Numbers, and how to get involved.
Plainview school board member Ferris Anderson talks her time as a teacher with Plainview schools and as a board member, and why she wants to serve another 5-year term. Early voting will be held on Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28. Polling places will be open on Tuesday, April 1.
Plainview school board candidate Brendan Atencio talks about his history and expectations with the Plainview Public School system and his campaign for the school board. Early voting will be held on Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28. Polling places will be open on Tuesday, April 1.
This week, Jack Jones introduces himself in the junction and talks about his history and hopes for the board. The Southern Tech Board of Education race will appear on ballots in seven counties including Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston, Love, Murray, Stephens and Carter Counties. Candidates are representing Zone 2, which includes southeast Ardmore and the extreme western section of the 7-county Career Tech district.
This week, Southern Tech Board of Education member David Leu talks about his first term on the board and his reelection. The Southern Tech Board of Education race will appear on ballots in seven counties including Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston, Love, Murray, Stephens and Carter Counties. Candidates are representing Zone 2, which includes southeast Ardmore and the extreme western section of the 7-county Career Tech district.
First appointed to the commission in 2021, Mayor Nancy Sjulin stopped by The Junction this month to talk about her campaign for reelection, her experience with civic groups and how that led to city government.
Ardmore business owner Scott Stahl is challenging the city’s mayor for her seat on the city commission. Stahl stopped by The Junction at the end of February to talk about his campaign and the issues important to him.
The HFV Wilson Community Center is working to raise about $12 million for a massive upgrade to the aging facility that hosts classes, events, sports, camps and other activities throughout the year for children, families and seniors.
The Ardmore Main Street Authority is working to liven up vacant downtown storefronts with historical photos showing what the sites used to be…and could be again.
Andrea Anderson stops by The Junction to talk about the Ardmore Development Authority’s Community Stakeholder Survey, how it was developed, and the next steps in determining Ardmore’s industrial future.
The Ardmore City School board in January agreed to send a $145M bond package to voters in April that would build a new high school complex if approved. School officials talk about the need to replace the 51-year-old campus rather than undergoing massive renovations.