23+ min ago (765+ words) No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, the only remaining unbeatens, are the top two teams for a seventh straight poll heading into their Big Ten title game clash on Saturday. No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Oregon each moved up a spot, and Texas Tech's No. 5 ranking is its best since it spent three weeks at No. 2 in November 2008. Mississippi remained No. 6 and was followed by Texas A&M, which slipped four spots after its 10-point loss at Texas. Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Alabama rounded out the top 10 for the third straight week. The weekend results created two top-10 matchups in conference championship games this Saturday. Besides the Big Ten showdown, Georgia and Alabama will play for the Southeastern Conference crown. The other Top 25 matchup pits Texas Tech against No. 11 BYU in the Big 12. The Atlantic Coast Conference game matches No. 16 Virginia…...

32+ min ago (320+ words) Authorities in California asked the public for tips Sunday in finding the person responsible for a shooting that left four people dead at a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton and wounded many more. Faith leaders in the Stockton area were planning an afternoon vigil to honor the dead and pray for the 11 people who were wounded. The victims who died ranged in age from eight to 21, said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff's office. Early indications "suggest this may have been a targeted incident," Brent said during a news conference at the scene. Local officials said the suspected shooter has not been caught and pleaded with the public for help. Detectives were still working to identify a possible motive. "If you have any information as to this individual, reach out immediately. If you…...

48+ min ago (363+ words) Oklahoma political analysts share what they're thankful for this year and what they expect in the 2026 statewide elections. Watch their full insights on Your Vote Counts. As families across Oklahoma wrapped up Thanksgiving celebrations, News 9's political team spent the holiday weekend reflecting on gratitude, family and what lies ahead in next year's election cycle. During this week's Your Vote Counts segment, host Scott Mitchell was joined by Rep. Jason Dunnington (D), and Paul Rosino (R). The panel shared what they were thankful for this year and what they expect will shape Oklahoma's political landscape in 2026. Dunnington said he spent the holiday with family, including his brothers and their children, and joined thousands of Oklahomans in the annual Turkey Trot in downtown Oklahoma City. He also visited a longtime friend and veteran in Morrison. "It's a good time to remember our friends,…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (402+ words) Arkansas is targeting Memphis" Ryan Silverfield as its next coach, sources confirmed to CBS Sports" Matt Zenitz. Silverfield replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired after a 32-34 record in six seasons with the program. Silverfield was promoted to head coach at Memphis in 2020 after working as offensive line coach and associate head coach under Mike Norvell. In six full seasons, Silverfield posted a 50-24 record, including an AP Top 25 finish in 2024. Now, Silverfield heads to Arkansas to turn around a struggling program. The Razorbacks lost seven straight games under interim coach Bobby Petrino to finish 2-10, the program"s worst finish since Chad Morris"s final season in 2019. It was only the fourth winless campaign in SEC play since joining the conference more than 30 years ago. The Razorbacks have a difficult schedule ahead in 2026, including a road trip to play Utah in nonconference....

3+ hour, 25+ min ago (350+ words) Tulsa ends the season 4-8 and misses a bowl game for the fourth consecutive season. Jevon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, and Jalen Kitna threw two touchdown passes in UAB's 31-24 win over Tulsa on Saturday, in the season finale for both teams. Jackson put UAB ahead on a 3-yard touchdown run with 3:40 remaining, capping a 10-play, 90-yard drive. It was UAB's first lead since the 7:51 mark of the second quarter. The win is UAB's first road win since 2022 and comes after UAB player Daniel Mincey was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder against two teammates in a stabbing incident prior to last week's game against South Florida. UAB listed 39 players as out on Saturday, with many opting out of playing after the incident. Kitna found Iverson Hooks for an 18-yard touchdown midway through the…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago (296+ words) The Jolly Lane Lights team has been working since September to come up with the largest light show in the city. This year, they're hoping to give back in a big way. Holiday spirit is lighting up Tulsa as Jolly Lane Lights has made its return for the season at the Admiral Twin Drive-In. The co-owner and designer of Jolly Lane Lights, Michael Arroyo, said he and his team have been working since last year to come up with this year's idea. "There's about five of us who work in our core team all year long" Arroyo said. "And then we have some other seasonal members who join us for the opening and operation of the attraction here throughout the holiday season." The crew started setting up the light show in the middle of September. Last year, the team donated…...

6+ hour, 53+ min ago (376+ 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 Biden administration's recent decision to increase beef imports from Argentina....

15+ hour, 14+ min ago (402+ words) Arkansas is targeting Memphis" Ryan Silverfield as its next coach, sources confirmed to CBS Sports" Matt Zenitz. Silverfield replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired after a 32-34 record in six seasons with the program. Silverfield was promoted to head coach at Memphis in 2020 after working as offensive line coach and associate head coach under Mike Norvell. In six full seasons, Silverfield posted a 50-24 record, including an AP Top 25 finish in 2024. Now, Silverfield heads to Arkansas to turn around a struggling program. The Razorbacks lost seven straight games under interim coach Bobby Petrino to finish 2-10, the program"s worst finish since Chad Morris"s final season in 2019. It was only the fourth winless campaign in SEC play since joining the conference more than 30 years ago. The Razorbacks have a difficult schedule ahead in 2026, including a road trip to play Utah in nonconference....

15+ hour, 44+ 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…...

15+ hour, 57+ 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…...