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Bearcats come up short
The Oklahoma Bible Academy handed the Mooreland Bearcats their first loss 34-28 Friday. Both teams came onto the Bearcat field 4-0. It was a hard fought battle that began with the Trojans having the... Full story
Freedom students organize 'See You at the Pole'
Freedom students organized and led the annual "See You at The Pole" event. Several Freedom students participated in the national event on Sept. 25. Students across the US organize a prayer rally and... Full story
Bearcats blow by Oilers
In their first home game, and homecoming, the Mooreland Bearcats blew by the Merritt Oilers to advance 3-0 for the season. Everything seemed to go Mooreland's way starting with the coin toss.... Full story
Grant award to transform school library
The Freedom Public School Library was given $30,411 in federal funds to update, enhance and change the school’s library into an updated learning center. Shelly Province, FPS librarian and writer of the grant, is excited for the purposed changes. ...
Bank gives away rodeo tickets
The Bank of Freedom had a drawing for free rodeo tickets. These tickets were for the Freedom Rodeo that concluded Aug. 17, and the United Bull Riders Freedom Invitational and Concert Series that... Full story
Small number run in 5K
Thunder, lightning and rain kept several runners in their PJs sipping coffee, but not everyone. Around 20 folks showed up to run the Red Bluff Classic 5K/Fun Run Saturday morning, Aug. 17. The Red... Full story
Gaskill named Freedom Rodeo Queen
Kaylen Gaskill was crowned the 2019 Freedom Rodeo Queen on Aug. 15 at the first night of the 82nd Freedom Rodeo. Sadie Crusinbery was runner-up and Shay Wilson was crowned the Freedom Rodeo Princess.... Full story
RC Brown named 82nd Honored Old Cowhand
RC Brown is Freedom's 82nd Honored Old Cowhand. "It is a great honor, and I'm in good company when I look at all the past Old Cowhands..." said Brown, "well, I've worked side-by-side with many of... Full story
What to expect at this year's Freedom Rodeo
What can be expected at this year’s Freedom Rodeo? Definitely hot temperatures, but don’t let that stop you from attending the 86th Freedom Rodeo and Old Cowhand reunion. There is something for every rodeo enthusiast. If you are a contestant the...
Lee named All-Star
Blake Lee was named All-Star player for the Northern Conference at the Oklahoma North West Academic Conference (ONWAC) banquet on April 2. This is Lee's second time to earn this honor for Freedom... Full story
Freedom teens dazzle at the prom
About 30 Freedom High School students went to this year's prom. The theme this year was Grease, a reference to the popular 1978 teen movie. The junior class hosted the event and decorated the legion... Full story
Road to regionals
Khrista McComb, Freedom High School senior, competed in last week's Regional Speech Tournament. The road to regionals began in January with her very first competition at Hennessey High School. There s...
Eagles compete at Regionals
With sirens blaring and horns honking, a small parade of vehicles followed the Eagle bus out of town as the Freedom Eagles traveled to Elk City to compete in the Regional Basketball Tournament on... Full story
Freedom Homecoming rescheduled
The Freedom School Homecoming games have been rescheduled. The scheduled high school game on Friday, Dec. 7, against Medford will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. The girl's game will...
The Road to Bethlehem scheduled
Freedom community members of the two local churches, Freedom Christian Church and the Freedom Methodist Church, will present the annual production of “The Road to Bethlehem.” The cast of this Christmas play includes children, teens and adults and...
FPS academic team wins two
Freedom High School's academic team traveled to Leedey and played in a seeding district tournament. Freedom won two matches against Waynoka and Aline-Cleo. The Aline-Cleo match went into sudden death...
Art camp held at Freedom School
Art camp was last week at Freedom School. Around 25 campers came for the three-day event and enjoyed creating different art projects. Ms. Immell, Freedom Public School art teacher and FCCLA...
Student attends DC conference
Casey Luddington attended the FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) in June. This was made possible through the generosity of some folks and businesses in Freedom. Luddington went with a group...
Youth go to Branson
The Freedom Christian Church Youth Group went to Branson, Missouri, to attend the Kingdom Youth Conference. Madison Rhodes, Kaitlynn Rhodes, Ariana White, Payton Kirkpatrick, Duke Morris and Triston...
Rodeo queen kick-off held
Despite the heat that surrounded the Town of Freedom Park, the annual Rodeo Queen Kick-off attracted around 80 folks. The annual cook out and auction did not disappoint. The cookout included...
Freedom celebrates 4th of July
Food, fun, family, friends and fireworks equal a festive celebration sponsored by Freedom Chamber of Commerce. Last Friday the annual 4th of July celebration took place at the Freedom Rodeo grounds....
Food, friends and prizes add up to museum fundraiser
If you take good food, good company and awesome prizes you will have the makings of a great evening. That is what happened last Friday evening at the Freedom Museum's yearly fundraiser. This year...
Students enjoy Freedom Field Days
Freedom Field Days proved to be on a hot, humid morning but it did not deter the young Freedom athletes. On May 17, kindergarten through sixth grade students tried their very best to beat the heat...
Storm tracker Logan talks about safety at Freedom Schools
Marty Logan visited Freedom Schools and gave a slide presentation recently. He spoke about the dangers of storms and other events and how individuals can stay safe. Logan talked to third through...
What-A-Donor Blood Drive is Monday
Freedom High School's FCCLA will host a community blood drive on Monday, May 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. The Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) bloodmobile will be located in front of Freedom School. Every blood...
