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Shift in command: Retired admiral to take over embattled Oklahoma veterans department
The Oklahoma Veterans Commission announced Monday the selection of another retired admiral to head the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, an agency embroiled in controversy since 2023. Retired Rear Adm. James (Jay) Bynum will assume his duties Aug. 1, succeeding retired Rear Adm. Greg Slavonic, who will be leaving after leading the veterans...
Divisive order showcases Oklahoma's push for more Christian religion in schools
Ryan Walters' directive that Oklahoma public schools should teach from the Bible raised more questions than it answered. After an Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting last week, the state schools superintendent huddled with reporters to give more clarity on his plan. He instead offered very little detail, leaving school administrators, educators, parents,...
Senators say they weren't involved in prison contract negotiations despite DOC claim
Although Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe told members of the corrections board last week that several state lawmakers were part of the team that helped negotiate a new contract with the GEO Group, at least two of those lawmakers said they had no knowledge of any meetings and were not involved in any negotiations with the GEO Group. ...
Young Oklahoman leaves behind a legacy of understanding, joy
If you think of a spokesperson, it’s hard not to hear a voice. After all, it’s right there in the word itself: spoke, the past tense of “to speak.” But every once in a while, there’s someone who becomes a spokesperson without ever saying a word. That was Sam Weyrich. ...
Health Departments Across Oklahoma Help Businesses Improve Employee Health, Wellness
Health departments across northeast Oklahoma are helping businesses improve the health and wellness of employees. The Oklahoma State Department of Health wants to promote employee health not only to keep more people healthy, but also to help businesses keep their doors open. The CDC launched Work@Health back in 2015 and...
North Louisiana Heat Advisory Extended Through Tuesday
If there's one thing we understand in Louisiana is hot summers. It's not unusual for us to experience temperatures well into the 90's early in the summer. And this summer is no exception. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has extended their Heat Advisory through 8P Tuesday, July 2nd. ...HEAT...
Tornado Alley may be shifting east, but tornado danger is here to stay in Oklahoma
Stephen Strader is a professor in Villanova University’s Department of Geography and the Environment. He studies disasters, which he says requires him to be half-geographer, half-meteorologist. Tornado Alley may be shifting — that’s the meteorology part. But communities are changing too, which affects a tornado’s impact.
Dozens of new laws take effect July 1
OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 80 laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt went into effect on Monday. A law that targets undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma was intended to go into effect on Monday, but has been blocked by a federal court. The law creates a new crime called “impermissible occupation” for willfully entering Oklahoma without […] The post Dozens of new laws take effect July 1 appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Oklahoma County Election Board alternate is suing the Oklahoma State Election Board after it alleged she made false claims. Jenni White was fired from her alternate position on the Oklahoma County Election Board in February after questioning the absentee ballot counting process. Former member Cheryl Williams was also removed. In […] The post Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Spin Doctors take “Two Princes” on the road to Cherokee Casino Aug. 2
WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Okla. – Responsible for some of the most iconic rock hits of the ‘90s, the Spin Doctors are hitting the road and taking on SEVEN Bar inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs on Friday, Aug. 2, at 9 p.m. The show is free...
Two Injured in Mayes Co. Motorcycle Crash
A Colorado Man and a Vinita woman were injured in a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon at about 4:30pm on County Road S 4465, half a mile from County Road S 350 and about 1.5 miles north of Langley in Mayes County. OHP reports: a 2019 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by...
OKGOP Chair Obstructs His Removal
Saturday, June 29, 167 members of the Oklahoma State Committee met in Oklahoma City to vote on the removal of OK GOP Chair Nathan Dahm. Dahm was first presented with a call for his resignation on June 17 by 83 members (25% of the State Committee) for refusal to follow the rules.
Little Flock demolishes city hall following severe damage from tornado
More than a month after the Memorial Day weekend tornadoes caused widespread damage across Benton County, the city of Little Flock demolished its city hall building after it was destroyed in the storm.
Plea change hearing scheduled in Amber Waterman’s federal case: court filing
A plea change hearing has been scheduled in the federal case of a woman accused of kidnapping and murdering a Benton County woman in 2022, according to a court filing.
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