Plainview schools will keep their superintendent, an Ardmore school board member talks about what she’s learned during her first two years on the board, excessive groundwater has delayed repairs beneath Holiday Drive, and a Charles Evans Elementary teacher received the first Project: Leader award.
Local ballots for April elections are shaping up, area schools have received their annual state report cards, and downtown Ardmore was lit up to start the holiday season.
The county has approved thousands of dollars for firefighting gear, an Ardmore teen marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and Ardmore’s performing arts center wants to make the arts accessible to students in the community. Plus: Traffic signals at Commerce and 12th Avenue are flashing red after a Thursday crash damaged equpment
City Lake dam will undergo an eight million dollar repair, the Ardmore Airpark will see some road improvements, and Spotlight Playhouse opens their holiday production this weekend.
Plainview Road will soon undergo some work, Plainview schools have seen their dropout rate plummet, and hundreds of weather radios will soon be available to the county’s most rural residents.
More road repairs are underway after damaging April rains, changes have been made to how much it costs for jail inmate commissary deposits, and a deeper look at the complex utility issues when it comes to widening Rockford Road. Plus: an update to water testing earlier this year that found elevated levels of lead from some customer taps.
The county commission is getting ready for the winter months, an Ardmore High School graduate will soon be inducted into the state hall of fame, and charges of child abuse against two former Ardmore teachers have been dropped.
Rockford Road’s widening project has cleared a major hurdle, some Ardmore students will soon have access to some free dental health care, and county employees now have a new incentive to turn their job into a career. Plus: more headlines from the Ardmore City Commission, Ardmore City Schools Board of Education, and the Carter County Commission
Water tap monitoring across Ardmore has found elevated lead levels, the scarecrows have returned to downtown Ardmore, and fall is in the air with plenty of seasonal events coming up from the Ardmore Main Street Authority. Plus: Edward Jones financial advisor Cody Steele has a look at the deteriorating credit quality for a pair of U.S. regional banks, and a look at a few events happening for Halloween later this month.
The county has signed on to an opiate settlement agreement, Ardmore’s downtown airport will be getting a new terminal building, and a gift has been left for future Ardmoreites in the form of a time capsule. Plus: police have apprehended the suspect in Walker Park vandalism, and the group tasked with inspecting county bridges will stay on the job
County commissioners will get another chance to consider an opiate court settlement, an Ardmore teacher just won a national prize, and parts of Carter County history saw the light of day for the first time in 114 years. Plus, Ardmore City Hall is warning residents about a phone scam demanding immediate payment of utility bills,
Ground has been broken on the city’s new police station, downtown Ardmore has more parking options with a newly dedicated lot, drivers along South Washington may be hitting a detour for another week, and Ardmore Leader remembers a defining moment for our town 110 years later. Plus, a 12-hour vigil was held early this week to raise awareness of veteran suicides.
Area schools have dealt with threats and weapons, the Myall Road bridge over Hickory Creek has been given priority for upgrades, and Ardmore City Schools is now facing two separate lawsuits alleging child abuse. Plus: Ardmore police are getting some new investigative equipment, and a 12-hour vigil to raise awareness of veterans suicide is happening downtown next week
Local health care officials gave an update on the state of the industry in Ardmore, Southern Tech is working to expand its CDL training program, and Ardmore police are asking for your help to locate a missing woman. Plus: Lone Grove voters have approved a $12.8 million school bond, plus The Junction gets ready for spooky season by getting ready for a paranormal investigation later this month at one Ardmore property
The proposal to build a new cell phone tower near Plainview got no support from the city commission, it’s county fair season in southern Oklahoma, and one area agency wants to see Hope Rising during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Plus: Early voting got underway for residents in the Lone Grove school district this week, Southern Tech is considered one of the top vocational schools in Oklahoma and the nation, and Changes are coming to how the OSU Extension Office in Carter County does their banking.
The sheriff’s K9 unit has moved to Arkansas, a local defense attorney is getting ready to release a book on local corruption, and Ardmore’s home of higher learning continues to see record enrollment. And in The Junction, Ardmore now allows infill development within the historic core of Ardmore in at attempt to spur home building without urban sprawl. Director of Community Development Jessica Scott stops by the Ardmore Leader Podcast Studio to talk about one newly implemented aspect of the city’s larger comprehensive plan.
Parents formally addressed the Ardmore school board about their leadership concerns, the city commission vote on a proposed cell phone tower will wait until September, and the future of Ardmore’s water supplies just got a boost. Plus, local sightings of pink flamingos are tied to a local nonprofit. CASA of Southern Oklahoma is currently holding their flamingo Flock awareness campaign and fundraiser. In The Junction this week, local CASA director Amy Martens talks about the campaign and the important work her organization does for area children in foster care.
Ardmore police are keeping an eye out on school buses and the drivers around them, Plainview has an interim athletic director, and a wish is coming true for an Ardmore boy with a rare lung condition. In The Junction this week, Ardmore City Manager Kevin Boatright talks about the new police station, road infrastructure, and stormwater drainage issues.
Ardmore has the green light for a new police station, some Clubhouse employees have been recognized for saving someone from an aerial obstacle, and the health department will be offering more free health services next week.
A firearm was found on an Ardmore school campus, three local men are being considered as the replacement for an outgoing judge, and back-to-school clothes shopping may be a bit easier for families during this weekend’s tax holiday.
A federal review of school funds is making budget planning difficult for Ardmore schools, some streets across town will get a fresh coat of paint, and a funding rescission means more tough choices are coming for southern Oklahoma’s public radio broadcaster.
A former Ardmore elementary school principal claims the district’s head selectively enforces policy, restaurants at state parks have been reopened, and a local group is hoping to build some bridges out of poverty.
Southern Tech has a new board member, the restaurant at Lake Murray has been shut down by the state tourism department, and Ardmore’s city commission has declared July as Parks and Recreation month
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.
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 city commission has approved an annual budget, Ardmore parents stuck around during a lengthy school board meeting to hear rehire updates, and the Globe Theater is coming to the Central Park bandstand. Plus learn about a local election that you may not even know is happening.
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. We also have other news stories from Across the Wires, including the trial of attorney Jason May and an update on a proposed hydrogen plant.
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. Some new parking will be coming for the Carter County Courthouse, and we’ll also introduce you to Ardmore financial adviser Cody Steele to a new segment where we look at a financial market snapshot which includes some local stocks of interest.
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 will be upgrading computers and A/V equipment, and Ardmore’s public library is getting ready for summer while major maintenance is underway. In The Junction, learn about the wheels of local government at the city and county level.
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. The Ardmore school district is cooperating with a police investigation after an employee was accused of inappropriate conduct. 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. Learn about the Strong Dads program and how it’s more than just parenting tips, and catch up with BOTH candidates for the Plainview school board in an extended edition of The Junction. Plus catch up on a few things happening around town in the next few days.
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.
Some teamwork at Ardmore City Schools saved a regional band competition after a tornado ripped through Ada, and one county commissioner wants to set the record straight about a particular road improvement project. Ardmore Leader also continues local election coverage in The Junction with Jack Jones, who is challenging SoTech board member David Leu for that Zone 2 seat.
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.
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. Plus: Ardmore City Commision candidate Scott Stahl stops by The Junction to talk about why he’s running for the commission. CLARIFICATION: The Carter County Health Department has a community health worker on staff, their bimonthly visits are with a community health worker at the Grace Center.
Cold weather dominated as schools and offices figured out how to cope, Plainview school officials are looking toward the future of a growing student body, and HFV Wilson Community Center needs your help to expand their facilities and offerings.
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 Ardmore is celebrating Black History Month.
Ballots are set for the April 1 local elections, Ardmore fire will get a new set of the “jaws of life,” Ardmore’s military museum inducted three new members to their Hall of Honor, and the Ardmore Development Authority wants your input on the future of local industry.
Widespread illness this week has caused schools across the county to cancel events and move to virtual learning, while volunteer fire departments learned they’ll soon be getting updated protective equipment. Plus we’ll hear updates from the Carter County Commission’s tour of the county jail and have a conversation with Ardmore Leader cofounders Connor Choate and Michael D. Smith. The Schedule will feature events coming up in town next week, and also learn how listeners can Sound Off on a future episode of the podcast.