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Last month, the United States Supreme Court released three landmark decisions that strengthened Constitutional protections for all Americans. The Court struck down racism with affirmative action, upheld the freedom of speech over government mandate, and put a stop to Joe Biden’s illegal student loan scheme – all significant victories for the rule of law.

The fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma continues today. A recent federal court decision declaring Indians to be exempt from city police enforcement of municipal laws in local courts in Tulsa is just the latest example.

Pinnell is Multi-Chamber event speaker

The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to its honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.

In a regular session held on Monday at the McClain County Courthouse, the Board of McClain County Commissioners addressed several important matters. Chairman Wilson Lyles called the meeting to order and led the flag salute, followed by County Clerk Pam Beller calling the roll.

Newcastle senior Brooklyn Lyles, who is considered a leader on the field and in the classroom, has committed to play softball at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Three Newcastle boys qualified for the prestigious 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

OKC man pleads guilty to causing 2 deaths during DUI hit-and-run in Newcastle

Newcastle is conduit for Oklahoma City water to Blanchard, Tuttle, Goldsby

Concluding the July City Council meeting, Mayor Karl Nail announced that Tommy Clay had resigned from his position as a city council member. The board will now be tasked with appointing someone by majority vote to fill Clay’s seat in Ward 1.

Kristanna Phillips of Newcastle is a 2023 graduate of Newcastle High School, but “she also is already an accomplished painter with numerous stunning canvases under her belt.”