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Watch Now: The Folds Of Honor Freedomfest Fireworks Show, With Music!
Fireworks shows lit up the skies across Green Country last night as Oklahomans celebrated Independence Day. The Folds of Honor Freedomfest fireworks show was earlier than planned due to rain, so News on 6 aired the show at 9:30 p.m., pairing the dazzling display with the synchronized music. Families and...
Separation of church and state isn’t going away
Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction ordered all teachers in the state to apparently violate both state and federal laws separating religion from public schools last month. According to Reuters, he said: “Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom to ensure that this […] The post Separation of church and state isn’t going away first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gov. Stitt has said outsourcing PR work is 'wasteful,' but Ryan Walters renews DC contract
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm. Records show the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure. The firm first worked as a vendor, then signed a four-month contract ending June 30, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.
OKC firefighters respond to hundreds of calls since Independence Day
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City firefighters have been busy since the Fourth of July, with crews responding to close to 400 calls, including 10 that they said were caused by fireworks. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Oklahoma City fire officials reported on Friday morning...
Neighbor Reacts To Overnight Drive-By Shooting By His SW OKC Home
A man is in the hospital after an alleged drive-by shooting on Friday targeted a home in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim told police he was walking to his car around midnight when he was shot in the arm. Witnesses told police a black SUV drove past the home three times before stopping. They said the passenger opened fire on the home near southwest 29th and Western Avenue.
'Deliberate indifference', father sues Oklahoma County Jail Trust over inmate's death
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The family member of an inmate who died at the Oklahoma County Detention Center two years ago is filing a lawsuit against the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA, or Jail Trust) and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Corey McMichael died on July 1,...
Pet of the Week: Cannon The Shih Tzu
Every Friday we like to highlight our Pet of the Week!. This is Cannon, he's a four-year-old Shih Tzu. He gets along well with other dogs and loves to be outside. This adoption fee is $300 if you'd like to adopt, Cannon call the Animal Rescue Foundation at 918-622-5962 or visit their ARF house at LaFortune Park.
Henryetta High School Band alumni sought
Calling all Henryetta Fighting Hens & Knights Band alumni!. The Henryetta Band Boosters will host a Band Alumni Banquet this fall with a yet to be determined date. All HHS band alumni, as well as past directors, are asked to join them for an evening of nostalgia, entertainment and dining.
Firework shows, events planned Saturday
The Henryetta Lions and Rotary Clubs will hold a fundraiser kickball game Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. at Nichols Park. The cost is $5 and children 12 and under are free. Food trucks will be on hand and there will be halftime games. And then, to finish off the weekend,...
Pool Party At Vacant Tulsa Home Ends In Drowning
Tulsa police say a pool party at a vacant house ended with a man drowning near 71st and Sheridan. Police say the 43-year-old man and his friends knew the house was going up for sale and would be empty, so they snuck into the yard at about 1 a.m. to swim.
Will OKC Thunder be team to beat in Western Conference next season? Handicapping NBA odds
Sam Presti could’ve sat on his hands this summer and the Thunder, through internal development alone, would have entered next season among the Western Conference favorites. But after swapping Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso and signing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency, the Thunder has emerged as the favorite in the West. ...
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