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Conversation: Oklahoma Singer-Legislator Jared Deck Represents
In a nation beset by disinformation and division, Oklahoma country soul artist Jared Deck has taken his truth, quite deliberately, to the nexus of music and politics. While writing and recording his latest album, he also marched his faith in progressive ideas and civil process to the public stage of the statehouse in Oklahoma City as a Democratic representative from district 44.
County sales tax income up from last year
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales from May 16-31 and estimated sales from June 1-15.
AM NewsBrief: July 17, 2024
Gov. Kevin Stitt is at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, touting his Conservative agenda for Oklahoma. Stitt spoke about Oklahoma’s school choice tax credit, COVID policies and commitment to traditional gender norms. He was especially proud of signing the Save Women’s Sports Act during remarks at a Policy...
Light Showers Possible Early Wednesday, Cooling Front Drops Temps
A cold front from Tuesday night brings a higher probability of some additional showers and storm chances into the predawn hours of Wednesday. Most of this activity will be near and north of the I-44 corridor. The main threat will be damaging downbursts of wind in a few storms. As...
Five Tribes Agree to Hunting and Fishing Reciprocity
Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon the Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced the Five Tribe...
Drummond scolds board for not voiding contract with ‘unconstitutional’ Catholic charter school
In a letter to the board, Drummond said he found it unacceptable that the board (and the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before it) had held two meetings and both times had failed to rescind the contract despite an order from the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to do so.
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
From line dancing to storm chasing, 'Twisters' star Daisy Edgar-Jones embraces Oklahoma
A London native, Daisy Edgar-Jones didn't have much Oklahoma experience before she traveled to the American Heartland to film the new event movie "Twisters." Once she set foot on Oklahoma red dirt, though, the Golden Globe-nominated actress quickly embraced the Sooner State culture, from storm chasing to line dancing. ...
Oklahoma Contestant Might Actually Win This Season on Big Brother
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, the survivalist show Big Brother aired live on July 5, 2000 on CBS. This year's contestants were announced and it looks like one of Oklahoma's own is bringing the "live feed camera talk" to the house. Mr. Quinn Martin, from Lawton, Oklahoma, is...
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