53+ min ago (1088+ words) Don't be surprised if Jim Phillips has bags under his eyes this week because the ACC commissioner is dealing with a nightmare scenario. Against all odds, despite being 7-5 on the season, and losing a second ACC game against Virginia two weeks ago that should've eliminated them from the race, the Duke Blue Devils are playing for the ACC title next week. But that was with the understanding Duke would be 9-4. That second loss to Virginia the following week was supposed to be the end of the scenario. Now we're here and James Madison is very much alive and is a serious threat to put the ACC in one of the most embarrassing situations it could ever imagine. When the current format was put together with the idea of giving automatic bids to the five highest-ranked conference champions, it was generally…...

5+ hour, 44+ min ago (375+ words) Oklahoma's congressional delegation shares Thanksgiving messages and concerns about health care, spending bills and agriculture issues. Here's what they expect after recess. Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron visited as many offices as possible for this week's DC Debrief, gathering Thanksgiving messages from members who expressed appreciation for Oklahomans while acknowledging months of gridlock, budget deadlines and high-stakes policy debates. Several members showed signs of fatigue after a year marked by repeated spending standoffs and unresolved policy fights. Even so, they urged Oklahomans to reflect on the country's continued strengths despite daily frustrations. Rep. Frank Lucas, Oklahoma's longest-serving member of Congress, shared memories of his parents growing up during the Great Depression, noting that today's challenges pale compared to earlier hardships. Lucas also addressed concerns in the agriculture sector after the Trump administration's recent decision to increase beef imports from Argentina....

14+ hour, 20+ min ago (517+ words) Family, community members, and city leaders gathered in Tulsa and Bartlesville to honor Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, who died at age 111. Tulsans and people around the world are remembering Viola Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. She died Monday at age 111. There were two memorial services held Saturday: one in Bartlesville and another at the Greenwood Cultural Center. The attire for the latter was all white, meant to celebrate the life she lived and the legacy she leaves behind. Viola Fletcher may be gone, but her impact is still felt throughout inside the Greenwood Cultural Center. Born in 1914, she was just a kid living in Black Wall Street during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. "She was a mother and a grandmother and a great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother," said Tulsa…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago (319+ words) With the victory over LSU, eighth ranked Oklahoma went a perfect 4-0 during November and finished the regular season at 10-2. Despite quarterback John Mateer throwing three interceptions, Oklahoma overcame the turnovers to beat LSU 17-13. To his credit, Mateer did rally to throw two touchdown passes. 99- According to the College Football Playoff predictor, number eight Oklahoma has a 99% chance to make the playoff for the first time since the 2019 season. The question, do the Sooners stay as the eight seed and host a playoff game in a few weeks? 4- Clinging to a 17-13 lead with just over one minute to go, Peyton Bowen knocked down a 4th and 2 pass by LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. to seal the victory for the Sooners. Bowen also had a highlight reel interception in the end zone in the first quarter to keep the Tigers off the…...

14+ hour, 26+ min ago (490+ words) Crime spree victim Brad Acosta talks about the night he was shot, and what he went through trying to save his fiance's life. Brad Acosta clings to a cell phone filled with memories of the woman he met almost a year ago and had planned on marrying. Everything would change last Saturday when his fiance Serenity Burton was killed by 34-year-old Deante Hawthorne. The shooting happened last Saturday about 4 a.m. at a Moore apartment complex where Hawthorne, Burton and Acosta were all living. Acosta said the apartment belonged to Hawthorne who let the couple come and live with him. He said he met Hawthorne about six months ago and considered him a friend. "Like, he would tell me things like you're my little brother. I'll make sure to take care of you," said Acosta. He said last Saturday, he came home…...

14+ hour, 30+ min ago (490+ words) Crime spree victim Brad Acosta talks about the night he was shot, and what he went through trying to save his fiance's life. Brad Acosta clings to a cell phone filled with memories of the woman he met almost a year ago and had planned on marrying. Everything would change last Saturday when his fiance Serenity Burton was killed by 34-year-old Deante Hawthorne. The shooting happened last Saturday about 4 a.m. at a Moore apartment complex where Hawthorne, Burton and Acosta were all living. Acosta said the apartment belonged to Hawthorne who let the couple come and live with him. He said he met Hawthorne about six months ago and considered him a friend. "Like, he would tell me things like you're my little brother. I'll make sure to take care of you," said Acosta. He said last Saturday, he came home…...

15+ hour, 31+ min ago (146+ words) News 9 is an excellent source of news coverage in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and throughout all of Oklahoma. Just click on our site and be more informed! Multiple people evacuated after OKC Fire Department battle 4-Alarm fire at Indigo Apartments The fire began at around 8:30pm Saturday night. It began on a second story balcony and spread due to wind. Oklahoma City firefighters battled a large fire at the Indigo apartments in NW OKC Saturday night according to officials. The fire broke out around 8:30pm Saturday with authorities reporting the fire began as a balcony fire on a second floor apartment which was then pushed by the wind. Extra crews were called to extinguish the fire, which was at approximately 9:19 p.m. The extent of tenant injuries is unknown at this time. No firefighters were harmed. This is a developing story....

22+ hour, 6+ min ago (497+ words) Rocco Becht passed for a touchdown, Abu Sama ran for a score and Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 20-13 on Saturday in the final regular-season game for both teams. Kyle Konrardy kicked field goals of 45 and 34 yards for Iowa State (8-4 overall, 5-4 Big 12), which rushed for 231 yards. The Cyclones" defense limited Oklahoma State"s offense to 219 yards and forced two turnovers. "For this group to never waver, never flinch and, actually, just keep getting better through it is incredible," Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. "What a great testament to their belief and their ability to stay the course. "They"ve given themselves the chance to do what very few teams at Iowa State have done," Campbell said, referring to the Cyclones" shot at nine wins, which has happened four times previously including last season"s 11-3 mark. Zane Flores threw a touchdown…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago (497+ words) Rocco Becht passed for a touchdown, Abu Sama ran for a score and Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 20-13 on Saturday in the final regular-season game for both teams. Kyle Konrardy kicked field goals of 45 and 34 yards for Iowa State (8-4 overall, 5-4 Big 12), which rushed for 231 yards. The Cyclones" defense limited Oklahoma State"s offense to 219 yards and forced two turnovers. "For this group to never waver, never flinch and, actually, just keep getting better through it is incredible," Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. "What a great testament to their belief and their ability to stay the course. "They"ve given themselves the chance to do what very few teams at Iowa State have done," Campbell said, referring to the Cyclones" shot at nine wins, which has happened four times previously including last season"s 11-3 mark. Zane Flores threw a touchdown…...

22+ hour, 38+ min ago (347+ words) The Sooners inch out a win against LSU to have a rock solid chance to make it to the College Football playoffs No. 8 Oklahoma held off LSU 17-13 on Saturday, using a late touchdown strike from John Mateer and a fourth down defensive stand to keep its College Football Playoff hopes on track. Oklahoma's offense struggled with turnovers for much of the night, but delivered when it mattered. Trailing 13-10 late in the fourth quarter, Mateer caught LSU's defense misaligned and found Isaiah Sategna for a 58-yard touchdown with four minutes remaining, giving the Sooners a 17-13 lead they would not relinquish. Mateer finished 23 of 48 for 318 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Sategna caught nine passes for 121 yards, including the go-ahead score. Deion Burks added a 45-yard touchdown in the third quarter, part of his 61-yard receiving performance. The Sooners defense handled…...