OU paleontologists make “One In A Million” discovery of soft tissue preserved in 450-million-year-old fossil

Before the oldest dinosaur, before animals or even plants had expanded onto dry land, ancient relatives of starfish called crinoids, resembling stalked sea flowers, were among the first creatures to flourish in Earth’s earliest coral reefs over 450 million years ago.

Enjoying our time at Bristow Day Camp

courtesy photos by Bristow Day CAmp

Bristow man faces 53 counts of alleged abuse

In February, Bristow News brought you a story about a former Drumright teacher who had been under investigation from the OSBI and the Drumright Police Department and who was eventually arrested in October 2025.

Fun with reading and technology continues at Bristow Library

Bristow Library invites community members of all ages to keep the excitement going after the Summer Reading Program concludes.While reading challenges may be wrapping up, the library has a full lineup of engaging events planned throughout July.

OHCE holds monthly meeting

Bristow held their June meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with the leader training lesson being 'Mediterranean Cooking/Diet Dr. Joyce Wade Kinslow began by explaining terminology, food lists, benefits, etc. and also recipes.

Tip of the Month from Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Ever open the bail and watch your line spring off the reel like a slinky or spend quality fishing time dealing with twists, loops, and tangles?The culprit is often line memory, or the tendency of fishing line to hold the shape of the spool it came from.

Bristow resident named to the University of Arkansas Dean’s List

William Pestel-Duncan of Bristow recognized for outstanding academic achievement William Pestel-Duncan of Bristow has been named to the University of Arkansas Dean's List for the 2026 spring semester.

Community Events

WateWater AerobicsTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Beginning June 16th 10 a.m.to 11 a.m. Pirate Plunge Pool.All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month.9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Three cities, three approaches: How Oklahoma’s homeless encampment sweeps played out differently

It is a tale of three cities.On the morning of May 22, Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers cleared a homeless encampment on vacant stateowned property in Norman under Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Operation SAFE initiative. Service providers said there was no warning that an encampment sweep would be happening.