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Miami News-Record, 1 N Main, Miami, OK (2025)

09/01/2025

Local athlete Theo’s work ethic is unmatched. When he’s not training at the gym he’s training at home, and always pushing himself to be better.

Theo in the running for Youth Athlete of the Year, and currently a group finalist. Youth Athlete of the Year is a nationwide competition for athletes aged 7-17. The champion will take home $25,000, and appear in a Colossal/3BRAND advertisement in Sports Illustrated. This voting-based competition raises money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation – a foundation supporting young athletes.

Theo has quite the story himself, as he’s overcome medical conditions and thrived. This last year he competed in USAG competitions for the first time, winning all three events at the USAG Missouri State Championships. Theo then went on to USAG Region 4 Championships and placed first in two events, as well as placing second in tumbling.

“Theo qualified for USAG Nationals in trampoline his very first year of competing in USAG competitions,” said Theo’s mother, Suzi Barnes-Burleson. “He has worked really hard to get where he is and has overcome a lot!”

Suzi said Theo has a wall full of medals hanging, but she is mostly proud because of his work ethic and sportsmanship.

People can vote for Theo to become the Youth Athlete of the Year while supporting two great causes in multiple ways. A single vote can be cast for free daily; or to make an even bigger impact, voting by donation supports the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Why Not You Foundation while gifting multiple votes for the competition. More information can be found and votes cast at athleteoftheyear.org/2025/theo-7b27?fbclid=IwY2xjawMituhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFa214QmZWNGl3T3ZNMGpDAR74fpcl8Bnc_wowrbvGuFBLG8uNnX5L9NhvknnCQkQsFhf8CR5Mm8aiqtkpGw_aem_cPDvLw2vrdOfy-cMj7dtPA

The current round of voting ends this Thursday evening, Sept. 4. Theo will then progress to another finals round where voting will continue.

09/01/2025

The Fairland Owls opened up their 2025 season on the road against the 2A Chelsea Dragons. The Owls scored on their first six offensive possessions, and added a defensive touchdown via a pick six, to roll over the Dragons 49-6.

The Owls opened up the scoring at the 11:07 mark of the first quarter on the strength of a 39-yard touchdown run by senior Caine Bowers. On Chelsea’s first play from scrimmage, Owls’ defensive back Bostyn Stephens picked off a pass and ran it back 43 yards out to give Fairland a quick 13-0 lead one minute into the game.

On the ensuing possession, Fairland drove 80 yards on 12 plays, taking up 5:14 off the clock. The drive culminated with a 12-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Carson Schertz, expanding the Fairland lead to 19-0.

On the evening, the Owls put up 353 yards of offense during the three quarters the starters were on the field. On the defensive side of the ball, defenders Bryce Davis and Wilton Amos picked up one sack each of the Chelsea quarterback Tanner Reed. Read the full story in tomorrow's issue of the Miami News-Record.

09/01/2025

NEO Volleyball defeated #15 DMACC in three (25-23, 25-20, 25-17) at Johnson County last week. Ella Ramsey had nine kills. Jaynea Manning added six of her own, and Karsen Hart had five kills – hitting .333 with three aces and two solo blocks. Isabella Bueno had nine digs. Amaya Rich had 26 assists.

Overall the team hit on the positive in the first contest. In the second match, the Golden Norse fell to Johnson in three.

“Our younger players played nervous and tight in the first two sets. It's a little intimidating to play the #2 team in the nation at their home court,” said Head Coach Sarah Wall. “Once we settled down in the third set, we actually played much better and had opportunities to win. We have the hardest schedule this season that we could put together, and our ladies are learning with each match. They played hard and they practice hard. They are such a fun group to coach. We keep telling them they'll have to row through a few storms to reach their destination.”

Read the full story in tomorrow's Miami News-Record.

09/01/2025

For the second straight season, Miami hoped to recreate the story of David and Goliath, but unfortunately Miami was unable to slay the giant from Arkansas. The Wardogs opened the season by traveling to Elkins, Arkansas, to take on the Elks.

Elkins entered coming off back-to-back single-loss seasons, which included trips to the Arkansas 4A semi-finals in 2023, and the championship game in 2024. Elkins turned out to be too much for the Wardogs to contend with, as the fourth-ranked Elks rolled to a 46-7 win over the visitors from Miami.

Miami started senior Hayden Connell at quarterback, but he would alternate every two series with Blaise Riley under center. The Wardogs used a trio of running backs – Donnick Garfield, Gavin Fairman, and Eli Lewis – but all three found little running room against the Elks. Lewis would be the leading rusher for Miami, totaling 52 yards on five carries. Fairman had 15 yards on four attempts and Garfield 12 yards on four carries. Riley picked up 24 yards on five carries from the quarterback position, and Connell had two yards on five attempts.

Miami Head Coach Zach Gardner said following the contest: “We’re pleased with the effort our kids gave throughout the night and the way we stayed composed when things snowballed. We’ll regroup and get back to work in order to be able to put a better result on the field next week. The mindset was very encouraging post game and we came out fairly healthy. Very excited about the opportunities this group has the ability to fulfill.”

Elkins defeated Miami in last year's opener 52-14, and the Wardogs responded with an eight-win regular season. Their only other loss came to top ranked Wagoner, so the Wardogs hope to repeat the success of the 2024 season. With the loss, Miami drops to 0-1 while Elkins moves to 1-0. Miami will be at home on Friday Sept. 5, as they host NOAH (Northeast Oklahoma Association of Home School) at 7 p.m. at Red Robertson Field on the campus of NEO A&M College. Read the full story in tomorrow's issue of the Miami News-Record.

08/29/2025

On Monday, Aug. 25, the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) announced the release of its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) final proposal, a key milestone in the state’s effort to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet. The final proposal is now available for public review on the OBO’s BEAD page. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 1, at [email protected]. Details of the proposal are subject to revision based on final NTIA approval.

The BEAD program, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), will assist Oklahoma in connecting unserved and underserved homes, businesses, farms, schools, and other community anchor institutions. The final proposal outlines how Oklahoma will implement the funding, how projects were scored, and details the transparency and accountability measures the OBO will follow as projects move forward. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

08/29/2025

Featured in today's issue of the Miami News-Record: The recent Miami FFA Splash Bash allows students to connect with new members and meet the officer team while enjoying some summer fun.

08/29/2025

Ready to go wild? Come howl with us at Prairie Moon Casino! Spin the wheel in August and you might just win BIG (like, really big) prizes! It's Moon-Opoly Fridays, baby!

08/29/2025

Earlier this week, representatives from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Human Trafficking Unit joined state legislators for an interim study on the state’s response to the human trafficking crisis plaguing the country. OBN officials testified that since inception of OBN’s Human Trafficking Unit in 2012, OBN agents have recovered 141 adult victims, 58 juvenile victims, and made 117 human trafficking arrests.

While anyone can become the victim of human trafficking, research shows that Indigenous women experience disproportionate rates of violence, experiencing the second-highest rate of homicide in 2020, according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The survey shows that more than two in five Indigenous women were r***d in their lifetimes. Oklahoma ranks second in the nation for the number of Indigenous people who have gone missing. There are currently 880 Native missing or murdered Indigenous persons cases logged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation lists 88 missing Natives, though it is believed that far more cases often go unreported.

OBN states that recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims. If you think someone's life or safety is in immediate danger, call 911. If you suspect someone is the victim of human trafficking, contact the OBN Human Trafficking Hotline at 855-617-2288. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

08/29/2025

On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Miami Police Department officers were called out to Walmart after a woman was stopped on a potential shoplifting situation. Christi Davis was found trying to walk off with merchandise totaling $296.71.

Davis was also found to have outstanding warrants for embezzlement in Ottawa County, and theft of property in Washington County. Both bonds totaled $12,500, according to MPD. Read the full story in today's Miami News-Record.

08/28/2025

Wolf Creek Park will be filled with nationally-ranked bull riders on Saturday, Aug. 30. Live music at Bullfest will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring Holly Crayes. Food trucks will also be on site, as well as a beer garden. This year, all six fishing ramps will be open as the venue moves down to the south end of the parking lot.
There will be about 30 bull riders beginning at 7:30 p.m. There will be bleachers or you can bring a chair. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 to three years old. Children under three are free.

08/28/2025

The wait is over. Football season has arrived, and the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen are ready to hit the gridiron. NEO has five games at Red Robertson Field and four on the road this season, with the first game kicking off this Saturday at home.

“This team has put in a tremendous amount of work physically, mentally, and academically,” said NEO Football Head Coach Zach Crissup. “We are not just preparing to play football; we are building men who understand accountability and take pride in doing things the right way. Our standards are high, and this group exceeds them every day. We will be disciplined, we will be tough, and we will pursue a championship lifestyle every day.”

The Golden Norsemen will open the 2025 season at home against Butler at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Read the full story in tomorrow's Miami News-Record.

08/28/2025

Featured in tomorrow's issue of the Miami News-Record: Commerce High School’s Outdoor Oklahoma Class is off to a great start. This week students practice their fishing skills at the Commerce City Pond — the first step in a yearlong journey of outdoor learning. The class will give students hands-on experience in: Fishing, campfire cooking, archery, shelter building, knots, orienteering, first aid, weather safety, wildlife tracking, conservation projects, and drone operation and certification.

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