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Oklahoma Baptist University has announced an upcoming cybersecurity lab, a hands-on facility made possible in part by a $25,000 grant from craigslist founder Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The lab is set to open in January 2026 as part of the renovated Thurmond Hall. Shown is a conceptual illustration and not a final rendering of the cybersecurity lab. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University has announced an upcoming cybersecurity lab, a hands-on facility made possible in part by a $25,000 grant from craigslist founder Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The lab is set to open in January 2026 as part of the renovated Thurmond Hall. Shown is a conceptual illustration and not a final rendering of the cybersecurity lab. Photo provided by OBU

OBU Cybersecurity Lab Turns Classroom into Battlegrounds for Ethical Hackers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
A simulated cyberattack is unfolding: a team of hackers breaches a firewall, attempts to gain access to a network and tests whether any defenses stand in their way.
The Potawatomi Fire and the Fire Girls pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett, their latest Midwest/Central Conference Championship trophy, won on June 7, and the two MCF trophies from the last two years. They will move on to the Western Regional Finals against Great Falls Electric, June 12 (away) and June 15 (FireLake Arena). Photo courtesy of Kent Bush, CPN

The Potawatomi Fire and the Fire Girls pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett, their latest Midwest/Central Conference Championship trophy, won on June 7, and the two MCF trophies from the last two years. They will move on to the Western Regional Finals against Great Falls Electric, June 12 (away) and June 15 (FireLake Arena). Photo courtesy of Kent Bush, CPN

Potawatomi Fire Ignite Quest for Title Three-Peat

Chris Cox Potawatomi Fire
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
For the third consecutive year, the Potawatomi Fire has advanced to the West Regional Finals putting them just four wins away from achieving The Basketball League’s first ever three-peat.The Fire have reached this point after cruising to a 4-0 postseason record.
Tecumseh Savage Fishing Team of Alex Hurst, left, and Maddox Dickson pose with their catch from one of the days of fishing during the Oklahoma High School Fishing Championship tournament. The team placed 5th and will compete in the Angler Federation National Tournament at the end of this month. Photo provided

Tecumseh Savage Fishing Team of Alex Hurst, left, and Maddox Dickson pose with their catch from one of the days of fishing during the Oklahoma High School Fishing Championship tournament. The team placed 5th and will compete in the Angler Federation National Tournament at the end of this month. Photo provided

Tecumseh Anglers Qualify for Nationals

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Tecumseh Savage Fishing Team, yep you read that right, are heading to the Student Angler Federation National Tournament after taking 5th place at the Oklahoma High School Fishing Championship on Grand Lake in far northeast Oklahoma.
Jessica Staff, of Tecumseh, rounds a barrel in the 32nd Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo on July 8 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. File photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

Jessica Staff, of Tecumseh, rounds a barrel in the 32nd Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo on July 8 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. File photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

IFYR partners with Montana Silversmiths to award top youth rodeo athletes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – The International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) proudly announces a new partnership with Montana Silversmiths, which will award top athletes with exquisite custom prizes.
An Enid player shoots free-throws with a giant Potawatomi Fire 'Road to 3Peat' banner as a backdrop during the first quarter of the Central Division Finals Game 2. The Fire beat the Enid Outlaws, 157-89, in this game and in the first game at Enid, 122-98. They move on to the Midwest Conference Finals today (June 5) and June 7, both days at 7 pm at FireLake Arena, according to potawatomifire.com.

An Enid player shoots free-throws with a giant Potawatomi Fire 'Road to 3Peat' banner as a backdrop during the first quarter of the Central Division Finals Game 2. The Fire beat the Enid Outlaws, 157-89, in this game and in the first game at Enid, 122-98. They move on to the Midwest Conference Finals today (June 5) and June 7, both days at 7 pm at FireLake Arena, according to potawatomifire.com.

Fire Torch Enid 157–89, Advance to Conference Finals

Chris Cox Potawatomi Fire
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK – Dominance was on display Saturday night inside FireLake Arena as the Potawatomi Fire beat the Enid Outlaws 157-89 to move on to the Midwest Conference Finals. The 157 points were a season-high and the second most in a single game in Fire history.
Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy makes a slam dunk in their last regular season game on May 24. The Fire beat Creating Young Minds (CYM), 133-97, with Guy contributing 27 points, according to potawatomifire.com. Photo courtesy of Kent Bush

Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy makes a slam dunk in their last regular season game on May 24. The Fire beat Creating Young Minds (CYM), 133-97, with Guy contributing 27 points, according to potawatomifire.com. Photo courtesy of Kent Bush

Fire Dominate CYM to Cap 19-1 Season

Chris Cox Potawatomi Fire
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK – The Potawatomi Fire closed out the regular season in dominating fashion on Saturday defeating Creating Young Minds (CYM) 133-97. The Fire finished the regular season 19-1 and will be the top overall seed in the upcoming TBL Playoffs.
Ally Ryan

Ally Ryan

Three Bison Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Oklahoma Baptist softball players Ally Ryan, Jaycee Shaffer, and Greenlee Wells were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team on Tuesday.To qualify, a student- athlete had to have a 3.
Tecumseh senior Kiara Stallin finished the season with a 40'6.75' shot put throw, bringing home the gold medal. Photo courtesy of Coach Kortney Ozment

Tecumseh senior Kiara Stallin finished the season with a 40'6.75' shot put throw, bringing home the gold medal. Photo courtesy of Coach Kortney Ozment

Stallin Wins State

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Tecumseh High School has another State Champion. This time it’s a member of the Track team, to be clear, a member of the Field events for the Lady Savages.Kiara Stallin is the new Lady Savage State Champion with a throw of 40’6.75” to take the Gold Medal.