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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Stillwater. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jaidyn Poole was crowned Miss OSU 2026 today at the university auditorium as she received the crown from Miss OSU 2025 Jaselyn Rossman; the first-time contestant plans to challenge fast fashion and will prepare to compete for Miss Oklahoma. The O'Colly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association has partnered with OSU Center for the Future of Work to endorse gaming certificate programs. The collaboration will boost tribal gaming operations and ensure courses stay current with industry trends (enhancing local workforce skills). Stillwater News Press
- ➤ OSU students Olivia McKeever and Toni Purrell are leading change this Black History Month with initiatives that boost community safety and celebrate Black creative talent. McKeever tests school security solutions + Purrell develops a film project highlighting local Black excellence. The O'Colly
- ➤ Stillwater Public Schools now limit AI tools like Google’s Gemini to academic work for staff and students in grades 6-12; officials say these restrictions help keep school work focused while urging parents to discuss safe tech use at home (Fuxa and Frisby). The O'Colly
- ➤ On Tuesday, 12-year-old Perkins 4-H member Ava Byrd accepted a blue ribbon for her lamb Betty and earned third place with a Hampshire lamb at the Payne County Junior Livestock Show—demonstrating her positive spirit. Stillwater News Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma State Cowgirl golf team secured their 107th championship at the North Florida Collegiate tournament in Jacksonville on Tuesday, finishing with four top 10 individual places. Coach Annie Young said the team's depth and strong play (including Marta Silchenko's second-place finish) promises a competitive season ahead. The O'Colly
- ➤ Caleb Hawkins (a former North Texas standout with 1,434 rushing yards) now joins OSU in Stillwater as a running back; he will work with coaches Morris and Cobbs to revive the team’s rushing game and fulfill his lifelong dream. The O'Colly
- ➤ OSU pitcher Hudson Barrett documented his 13-month recovery from Tommy John surgery on YouTube as he worked to regain his form after a brief UCSB season in 2025. He is now joining OSU and working with coach Blake Hawksworth to refine his mechanics and goal-setting after his injury. The O'Colly
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Owasso Boys JV Soccer Match
4-5:45 p.m. — Stillwater High School — Free entry — Watch the Owasso JV soccer team face off against Stillwater in a non-conference match.
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Genealogy Basics Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Stillwater Public Library — Free entry — Learn how to start your genealogy journey with expert guidance from local historians.
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Nerf After Hours Battle
6-8 p.m. — Stillwater Public Library — Free entry — Engage in friendly Nerf battles with pizza and fun at the library's after-hours event.
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Kameron Marlowe Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying performance by local favorite Kameron Marlowe at this unforgettable night of music.
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