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Jeanean Yanish Jones takes oath of office as Metro Tech's new board member

1 week ago | city-sentinel.com | Patrick McGuigan

Oklahoma City – Jeanean Yanish Jones took the oath of office as Metro Tech's new board member during the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on April 8, 2025. After running unopposed, Jones will serve a four-year term representing northwest Oklahoma City. Also, during this month’s meeting, The BOE motioned for District 4 Board Member Jess Eddy to fill the position of Board Clerk.
Langston Lady Lions reached NAIA Round of 16 before ending season in Iowa

1 week ago | city-sentinel.com | Patrick McGuigan

Two players scored in double figures for No. 4 seed Langston University, but the Lady Lions fell 55-51 to No. 1 seed Dordt (Iowa) University in the Forty-fourth Annual Women's Basketball National Championship Round of 16. The Lady Lions, carrying the torch for the historic institution in Logan County, Oklahoma, concluded their season at 31-3 with the loss at the competition in Sioux Falls, Iowa last month.
Oklahoma City Journalist Russell Perry honored in State Senate resolution recognizing his service as State Secretary of Commerce

2 weeks ago | city-sentinel.com | Patrick McGuigan

During Monday’s short session of the State Senate in Oklahoma City, the upper chamber of the Legislature began its work week recognizing guests in the gallery, designating honorary “of the day” positions, and giving overwhelming bi-partisan approval for a historic resolution. In the agenda summary for the day, the resolution was was described succinctly as “Resolution; recognizing businessman, banker and accomplished journalist Russell M.
Congressional field hearing in Oklahoma City reinforces Big Tribe dominance - News & Analysis

3 weeks ago | city-sentinel.com | Patrick McGuigan

On Friday, April 4, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman, an Arkansas Republican, will lead a full committee field hearing titled, “Examining 50 Years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country."The field hearing is scheduled at Oklahoma City's First Americans Museum Theater.
Sen. Lankford on wildfires, the budget, and DOGE

1 month ago | city-sentinel.com | Olivea Herzberg

(KTEN) — Sen. James Lankford is back in Oklahoma this week for the first time in 2025. He visited with people whose homes were burned by recent wildfires, even as dangerous conditions persist. "A wildfire literally takes down everything," Lankford said during a wide-ranging interview with KTEN. "Just the heat of it and the speed of it...
Ryan D. Kiesel (1980-2025) remembered for ACLU leadership, legal policy advocacy

1 month ago | city-sentinel.com | Patrick McGuigan

Ryan D. Kiesel (1980-2025) remembered for ACLU leadership, legal policy advocacyPatrick B. McGuigan, editor emeritusOklahoma City -- Ryan Dean Kiesel died January 31 after a four-year battle with cancer. Former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Oklahoma, he was a well-known "Progressive" leader in state politics.
Oklahoma State Representative Justin Humphrey Praises Supreme Court's Glossip Ruling

1 month ago | city-sentinel.com | Patrick McGuigan

Oklahoma City – State Representative Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, praised the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-3 decision to "remand" the case of death row prisoner Richard Glossip to Oklahoma County for new legal proceedings. In a press release sent to CityNewsOKC, CityNewsTulsa , and other news organizations on Tuesday (February 25), Humphrey said:"I and all the others fighting for justice for Richard Glossip are proud of the Supreme Court's ruling.
The life of Alice Marie Johnson, President Trump's new White House 'pardon czar'

2 months ago | city-sentinel.com | Patrick McGuigan

President Donald J. Trump on Friday, February 21 named Alice Marine Johnson as his White House ‘pardon czar’. The designation raised to renewed national prominence a woman whose exemplary behavior during a lengthy imprisonment garnered the support of Kim Kardashian, a world-known celebrity who, while studying law, became Johnson’s advocate and friend. Other advocates for Johnson’s cause included the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Cornhole tournament held to support Robinson family

2 months ago | city-sentinel.com | Olivea Herzberg

DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) - Durant Main Street hosted a cornhole tournament Saturday to benefit the Robinson family. The family was involved in a deadly Christmas Eve crash in Sherman, Texas where Will Robinson lost his life and his daughter Clara was swept away in floodwaters. The tournament started at noon, with entry fees of $40 per team and cash prizes awarded to the top two teams.
Donald J. Trump Day could become newest Oklahoma state holiday

2 months ago | city-sentinel.com | Barbara Hoberock

OKLAHOMA CITY – Nov. 5 would be President Donald J. Trump Day in Oklahoma under a measure that passed a Senate panel on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1105 would add the holiday to a long list, which already includes Jefferson Day on April 13 and Will Rogers Day on Nov. 4. Sen. Dana Prieto, R-Tulsa, said his measure would not require employers to provide time off. “There are a lot of days we don’t get off for,” he said. “Many holidays are just excuses for stores to be able to have a sale.