Beacon Staff

Drummond Announces for Governor

January 16, 2025

Pawhuska, OK — Joined by family, friends, and supporters at the Osage County Fairgrounds, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond officially announced his campaign today for Governor of Oklahoma. “As a tough-on-crime Attorney General and decorated fighter pilot, I’ve proven I will always fight for our freedom and defend our values,” Drummond said. “Whether it was…

The best states for elderly care revealed – Oklahoma ranks second

January 16, 2025

A new study reveals the best states for elderly care – Montana is top, ranking furthest from overcapacity with 174.16 beds per 100 residents. Oklahoma follows in second with 172.03 beds per 100 residents, followed by Oregon in third with 169.81 beds per 100 residents. Alaska was reported as the worst state for elderly care,…

Editorial: California-style primary (still) a bad idea

January 16, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY —Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs President Jonathan Small issued the following statement after proponents refiled a proposed state question that would eliminate primary elections for most federal, state, and local offices in Oklahoma. “When Oklahoma United announced in November that they were seeking to impose California-style elections in Oklahoma that prevent Republican voters…

ORU gets first Conference win against N Dakota

January 16, 2025

Coming off a disappointing loss at home on Thursday night, the ORU Golden Eagles turned things around to defeat North Dakota, 83-79, Saturday evening at the Mabee Center. ORU picked up its fifth win of the season and improved to 5-11 overall, 1-2 in Summit League play, while UND dropped to 7-12, 1-3. It was…

Tulsa Gets Win Over Charlotte

January 16, 2025

The Tulsa men’s basketball team held off the Charlotte 49ers 69-63 for Tulsa’s second conference win of the season Sunday at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. With the win, Tulsa improves to 8-9 on the season and 2-2 in The American Athletic Conference. Charlotte falls to 7-10 and is 0-4 in the AAC. “That was…

Georgia Beats OU Sooners

January 16, 2025

Still looking for their first SEC win of the season, the Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball team was defeated by Georgia, 72-62, on Saturday night at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. Georgia improved its record to 14-2 overall, 2-1 in the Southeastern Conference, while the No. 17 Sooners lost their third in a row, and are…

OSU Loses at Utah

January 16, 2025

Oklahoma State got off to a slow start in the first half and could never recover as Utah went on to beat the Cowboys, 83-62, on Saturday night at the Huntsman Center, in Salt Lake City. With the loss, OSU is now 9-6 overall, 1-3 in Big 12 play, while Utah improved to 9-6 and…

Prognostications by Superstradamus

January 16, 2025 Jeff Brucculeri

I, Sportstradamus, the all-knowing, all-seeing swami of sports prognostications, present to you my annual predictions for 2025. As I ask simple questions to my Magic 8 Ball hoping to receive the answers to sport’s complicated problems. Remember those; Magic 8 Balls? My granddaughter got one for Christmas and I didn’t even know they still made…

ORU Track Soars to Eight Event Wins at Alexis Jarrett Invitational

January 16, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Oral Roberts indoor track and field team dominated the Alexis Jarrett Invitational at the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse, tallying eight event victories and multiple stellar performances in a strong showing against top regional competition. Wenger and Rutledge Shine in Men’s High Jump Freshman Jordan Wenger continued his remarkable season, winning the men’s…

House elects Speaker, Speaker Pro-Tempore

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker of the House and Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, as Speaker Pro-Tempore for the 60th Legislature. “I am excited and deeply humbled to serve the state of Oklahoma in this capacity,” said Hilbert. “This is not a responsibility I take…