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Deadly Tornado Sweeps Little Axe
Search and rescue teams worked through the night after a strong tornado moved through Little Axe Sunday evening damaging or destroying at least 80 homes in the area according to early reports. The tornado touched down near the Little River and Alameda twin bridges, then continued east across Hog Creek near Franklin Rd. The destruction path through Little Axe was... »
Who to Represent Little Axe?
Two candidates are vying for the Ward 5 Norman City Council seat in the upcoming April 2 election. Ward 5 covers a large portion of Little Axe. Dave Spaulding -- Lynne Miller Dave Spaulding, 38, Incumbent from his website: Ward 5 consists of mostly rural area and covers the largest land mass of all the wards in Norman. Dave believes he represents the... »
Little Axe Elementary Students Get Free Dental Care
A 2010 study by the Oklahoma State Department of Health revealed 58% of third graders have tooth decay in their primary or permanent teeth. School based and coordinated programs help educate and prevent disease like oral decay, one of the most common in our state. There are several barriers to oral health care in Oklahoma, such as no insurance or... »
New Face in Little Axe
Construction of the new Little Axe Middle School appears to be progressing nicely with precast concrete walls quickly going up. Though unfinished, a mascot emblem above the entrance already gives folks an impressive visual when entering the campus from the south. Emblem Forming on New Middle... »
Lake Thunderbird Approaching Record Low Level
Low lake level exposes Old Highway 9 east Highway officials will not comment on rumors that they are considering reopening old Highway 9 rather than widening the current highway. Recent rains did little to slow the drop in water level for Lake Thunderbird. Lake level 7.6 feet below... »
Head Start Enrollment Begins
Now Enrolling in Little Axe!! Crossroads Head Start The comprehensive Early Childhood Education program is center-based for children 3-5 years of age for Head Start, available for income eligible children & their families. Located at 1000 168th Ave. NE Norman, OK . Please contact 579-2352 or visit www.crossroadsyfs.com for more... »
LA School Encourages Mobile App Download
The Little Axe School District is promoting a mobile application, School Connect, as a way to broadcast timely notifications from the school. School Connect provides students, parents, and patrons with all of the information they want –and need –from their school. It’s an easy and effective way to stay connected to your school community. Options include: • Safety and Emergency Contact Info •... »
Another Brick in the Wall
Well, actually, not bricks. But the first concrete panel has been placed as an outside wall of the new Little Axe Middle School building. TAP Architecture Oklahoma... »
Election Results for Little Axe
The 2012 General Election unofficial results for Little Axe, OK (Precinct 49): President Obama - 237 (Elected) Romney - 402 US Congress 4th District Cole - 427 (Elected) Bebo - 173 Harris - 40 State Senator District 15 Standridge - 380 (Elected) Griffith - 252 State Representative District 27 Cockroft - 355 (Elected) Gilbert - 273 Court Clerk Hall - 376 (Elected) Slemp - 249 Sheriff Lester - 390 (Elected) Owings - 182 SUPREME COURT - NOMA D. GURICH Yes -... »
LA Schools Get Their Report Cards
Report cards are out for Oklahoma schools and Little Axe shows to be in the middle among the many hundreds evaluated. As per legislation passed in 2011 by the State Legislature, the State Department of Education prepared a comprehensive A-F Report for all Oklahoma school districts. From the A-F School Grading System FAQ sheet: The new A-F report cards will make school... »
