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Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
Novak, Wood Named ITA Scholar-Athletes
STILLWATER- Kristina Novak and Ava Wood of the Oklahoma State women's tennis team were named 2024 ITA Scholar-Athletes, as was announced on Monday. Novak, who just completed her fifth season of college tennis and second as a Cowgirl, earns the honor for the second consecutive season, while Wood, a freshman, is recognized for the first time.
MSU target, four-star CG Jeremiah Fears commits to Oklahoma
The brother of a Spartans guard has committed to Oklahoma. Four-star combo guard Jeremiah Fears committed to Oklahoma on Saturday. He is the brother of Spartans point guard Jeremy Fears. Fears is ranked as the No. 6 combo guard in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed...
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #40 Ethan Downs
Hometown: Weatherford, Okla. Ethan Downs played high school ball in Weatherford, Oklahoma. He played all over the field on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. A top 200 recruit, Downs’ offer list included LSU, Penn State, Texas, and Texas A&M. However, he became the first defensive commit in the 2021 OU class in the fall of 2019.
Thunder wing tabbed as 'most underrated' player currently in the NBA
Following last season's top-seeded, second-round playoff journey for the OKC Thunder, heading into the 2024-25 it's evident that they're receiving proper valuation from an overall organization standpoint. Currently boasting the second-best odds of winning an NBA Championship this coming year and rostering the top threat to win league MVP in...
Families waited anxiously for their loved ones during Mercy Fort Smith lockdown
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Families waited outside Mercy Fort Smith duringMonday's hours-long lockdown. "It was scary. I’ve been a nurse for almost 29 years and I’ve never experienced this before," said Sabrina Martinous, a nurse in the oncology clinic. Martinous was taking care of patients when she...
‘Twister’ Stunt Boss Says Steven Spielberg Flew to Oklahoma and ‘Was F—ing Yelling’ at the Director After Crew Walked Off Set Amid Chaotic Filming
In the lead up to the release of “Twisters,” the stunt coordinator from 1996’s “Twister” spoke to The Independent about the chaos that ensued during the production of the original movie. Mic Rodgers recalled “Twister” director Jan de Bont having an alleged meltdown on set one day that resulted in the crew temporarily abandoning the production.'Twisters' Cut a Kiss Between Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones Due to Steven Spielberg's Advice; Powell Explains Why 'It's a Good Spielberg Note' Per The Independent: “De Bont’s most notorious outburst nearly scuppered the entire production. The crew was filming in a ditch one day, when...
Osage County Commissioners Standing With Barnsdall
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning for a brief and productive meeting. Monday's meeting was the first one since the Board had hired Stacey Brace to be a commissioner's assistant. From now on, Brace will put the agenda together for the meeting. County Clerk Robin Slack, who had been responsible for doing these things, was absent from Monday's meeting.
Man swims Chouteau Creek in an attempt to avoid arrest, faces multiple charges
MAYES COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — One man is facing multiple charges after trying to flee officers by swimming in Chouteau Creek. Officers received a call about a suspicious person on Sunday around 11 a.m. The person was reportedly walking in traffic on State Highway 412 near the Chouteau Creek...
2 Twisted Couples Murder a Mother and Friend in Texas County
A grandmother, her boyfriend, and two others were caught up in a twisted conspiracy to murder 2 women who were on their way to pick up 2 children, who were in the custody of their grandmother. THE BODIES OF 2 WOMEN DISCOVERED IN TEXAS TOWN. Two weeks ago, Veronica Butler,...
West Nile Virus detected in Carter County mosquito pool
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Dr. Andrew Hoelscher with Exceptional Community Health in Ardmore says the West Nile Virus is carried by infected birds and is most commonly spread from mosquito bites to humans and other mammals. “Its important to remember that its not transmissible from person to person,” Dr. Hoelscher...
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