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Oklahoma mandates Bible be taught in classroom; superintendent defiant despite pushback
The superintendent of Oklahoma public schools recently announced he will mandate that the Bible be taught to students in grades 5-12 starting with this coming school year. Superintendent Ryan Walters is facing backlash from both the state attorney general and local school boards who say he doesn’t have the authority to make that mandate. Walters insists he does. KOTV reporter Amy Slanchik spoke to Walters about the decision, the pushback and spoke to a defiant Tulsa school board member.
Judge to grant protective order requested by student against Ryan Walters, state board
NORMAN ― A Cleveland County judge said Wednesday he will grant a protective order requested by a Moore Public Schools student against the state’s top education official, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, and members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The decision involves a lawsuit over the...
Oklahoma, America – Where You’re Free to Love Your Jeep
This Saturday, July 6, Jeep lovers from all across the state are gathering for another year of celebrating Medicine Park's Jeeplahoma event. Jeeps are popular in Oklahoma, being one of the states for the most Wranglers per capita, according to hedgescompany.com. "For 2007-2023 JK, JKU, JL and JLU the states...
Almost 100 Items Will Be Cheaper at Oklahoma Grocery Stores in August
Oklahoma has announced what items will be cheaper at stores throughout the state at the end of next month. August 29th, 2024 Oklahoma Removing Grocery Tax on Certain Items. We're used to prices going up, but Oklahoma will be seeing prices going down thanks to House Bill 1955. This bill will eliminate the state sales tax on CERTAIN grocery items. It's estimated that a family of four will see on average somewhere between $400 to $700 in savings over the year with the elimination of the tax.
Video: Supreme Court justices rule the government went "too far" on charges for January 6th
Justices ruled the government went "too far" in charging people with obstructing an official on January 6th. FOX23 spoke with a Tulsa attorney and former Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General about this issue.
Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project seeks boarding school survivors
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops acknowledged the trauma caused by Catholic boarding schools in a 56-page document released last month about Indigenous ministry, stating that “it has played a part in traumas experienced by Native children.”. Data recorded by the organization found that 20% of Indigenous peoples in...
Reminder: Stay Hydrated Throughout the Holiday Weekend
As we roll into our July 4th holiday with a hot forecast and heat advisory, it's important to make and keep a hydration plan for your celebration. If you skimp on the water, you'll be in for a miserable time. Sure, knocking back some cold ones is ridiculously refreshing when...
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