Ardmore’s city commission has said no to some bids for a waste project, Plainview athletics has added one big name and is looking for a new athletic director, and an Ardmore woman has her eyes set on a seat in Congress next year.
Southern Tech’s board of education will see a new face after one member resigned, an area teacher is in the running for a national prize, and Ardmore’s library is getting ready for more work.
In an effort to keep the weekly podcast timely, we're pushing our release time a bit later in the afternoon.
You'll still have new episodes as you head into the weekend!
You'll still have new episodes as you head into the weekend!
Some sewage infrastructure in town will be getting some major rehab work, warning sirens across the county will see preventative maintenance continue for another year, and a look at slavery in the early days of Indian Territory.
Ardmore’s animal shelter is looking for a few good foster homes, a new fiscal year means contract renewals for Carter County, and one group wants to provide sanctuary to those in abusive situations.
The Ardmore school board approved scores of new hires and rehires for the 2025-2026 school year, and the Carter County Sheriff’s Department will soon have more interoperability with law enforcement agencies across the county and state.
The Ardmore school board approved scores of new hires and rehires for the 2025-2026 school year, and the Carter County Sheriff’s Department will soon have more interoperability with law enforcement agencies across the county and state.
The city commission has approved an annual budget, Ardmore parents stuck around during a lengthy school board meeting to hear rehire updates, a local election is happening you may not know about, and the Globe Theater is coming to the Central Park bandstand.
Dozens of student signatures support a Plainview school soccer program, one county political party is mobilizing ahead of planned nationwide protests in June, and some information on how you can better learn about your local government representatives.
Annual changes have come to the Ardmore city commission’s leadership, two Ardmore roads need some extensive repairs after torrential rainfall last month, and the county sheriff’s office is working to implement general policy updates.
Constant rain has left much of Ardmore a soggy mess, the area’s public radio station worries that funding cuts could hurt southern Oklahoma, and teens have some resources to help them make good decisions as graduation season kicks off.
Plainview school board members want to know more about the district’s grading scale, Ardmore’s movie theater has been mostly spared from huge messes tied to one particular movie scene, and the founders of a community garden believe there is Strength in Numbers.
County commissioners are staying focused on road projects and equipment, the Ardmore Airpark is one step closer to remaining in its own tax district, Southern Tech is upgrading some computer and A/V equipment, and Ardmore’s public library is getting ready for summer while major maintenance is underway.
Most Ardmore voters wanted more of the same after local elections, Ardmoreites have gotten their first look at the city’s master plan for downtown, and a proposed lending mechanism for large commercial projects is still being scrutinized.
And the Ardmore Beautification Council stops by The Junction to talk about one way to recycle some of your household waste.
And the Ardmore Beautification Council stops by The Junction to talk about one way to recycle some of your household waste.
Ardmoreites have gotten their first look at the city’s economic strategic plan, early voting has kicked off local elections, and the airpark fire department plans on appealing an insurance claim that was denied.
Plus learn about the Strong Dads program and how it's more than just a parenting class.
Plus learn about the Strong Dads program and how it's more than just a parenting class.
Hunters and anglers in Ardmore will see a price hike for some of their permits, the county commission has approved a road plan for the next five years, and the Sunset Drive improvement project has a new completion date.
Plus in The Junction this week is David Leu, the Southern Tech school board members running for reeelction on April 1, as he explains why he should keep his seat on the board.
Plus in The Junction this week is David Leu, the Southern Tech school board members running for reeelction on April 1, as he explains why he should keep his seat on the board.
Early voting begins in 2 days and polling places are open in 2 weeks. As a result, interviews with Southern Tech board member David Leu and challenger Jack Jones are available now!
County commissioners continue planned improvements to Newport Road, and Ardmore schools successfully relocated a band competition after the Ada tornado last week.
Plus get your first look at Jack Jones, one of the candidates for the Southern Tech Zone 2 board of education.
Plus get your first look at Jack Jones, one of the candidates for the Southern Tech Zone 2 board of education.
Ardmore officials have gotten their annual in-depth look at the state of the city, Murray State College has reached a goal for major construction at its Ardmore campus, and speed limits on parts of Highway 70 will soon see changes.
We also continue our coverage of local elections with an interview with Mayor Nancy Sjulin, who is being challenged for her seat on the Ardmore City Commission in the April 1 municipal election.
We also continue our coverage of local elections with an interview with Mayor Nancy Sjulin, who is being challenged for her seat on the Ardmore City Commission in the April 1 municipal election.
The county health department is getting ready to bring their mobile wellness unit back to Ardmore, voters need to be registered by next week if they want to cast a ballot in local elections, and the overnight shelter for unhoused Ardmoreites is looking to reopen its doors.
In The Junction, you can meet the candidate challenging Ardmore's mayor for her commission seat, and get ready for the week (and month) ahead by catching up with The Schedule.
In The Junction, you can meet the candidate challenging Ardmore's mayor for her commission seat, and get ready for the week (and month) ahead by catching up with The Schedule.
Ardmore managed to avoid widespread icy conditions but still had to deal with bitter cold; Plainview schools are looking toward the future of a growing district; HFV Wilson Community Center wants to expand and needs your help.
Dozens were in Central Park last weekend to show support for the local immigrant community, the Sneed Volunteer Fire Department will soon add a new-ish vehicle to their fleet, and #ArdmoreOK is celebrating Black History Month.
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The April 1 local ballots are set and Ardmore will have a choice to make regarding one city commission seat, the development authority wants your input on the future of Ardmore industry, and 3 area military veterans have been inducted into a local Hall of Honor.
Welcome to the first episode of This Week in Ardmore! This week we'll learn about the spike in respiratory illnesses in southern Oklahoma and how health and school officials have responded this week. We'll also have a report on the Carter County Commission's tour of the county jail, and you can learn about the people behing Ardmore's newest news outlet.
Beginning January 31, 2025!