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Jacobe Johnson: Oklahoma’s Emerging Cornerback Ready to Make His Mark
As Oklahoma continues to prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season, one name has been steadily climbing the depth chart—Jacobe Johnson. The sophomore cornerback from Mustang, OK, is turning heads with his performance in fall camp, and his standout showing in the recent scrimmage is evidence that he’s ready to make a serious push in the Sooners’ defensive rotation.
What books have been banned or challenged in Oklahoma? It's complicated.
According to PEN American's Index of School Book Bans, these books have been banned or have been proposed to be banned over the years at various Oklahoma public schools. In addition, a second list shows the books "investigated" by then-Attorney General John O'Connor. O'Connor's investigation, however, was short, and he later said...
Study: Nearly half of Oklahoma's Section 8 vouchers expire before they can be used
For people who can't afford their own place to live, getting a Section 8 housing voucher can be a relief or even a cause for celebration. The realities of the housing market, however, mean nearly half of those vouchers expire before they can be used. ...
Heartbreak for Bristol Palin as Son Tripp, 15, Moves Out of Her Texas Home to Reunite With Dad Levi in Alaska
Bristol Palin is heartbroken after her teenage son Tripp left her family home in Texas to live with his father in Alaska.RadarOnline.com can reveal Bristol – Sarah Palin’s 33-year-old daughter – announced the emotional news in an Instagram post on Wednesday.The former reality TV star wrote: “This has been the hardest ‘first day of school’ yet with one of the biggest pieces of my heart missing.“Tripp has decided to finish out high school in Alaska to be closer to his dad and our entire family.“If you know Tripp, you know he lives for hunting/fishing and I honestly can’t blame him...
Cinergy CFO Clarifies Future Plans for Regal/UA Amarillo Star Building
Cinergy is one of Amarillo's favored places to spend time with family and friends. It's one of the hotspots for entertainment in the city. Cinergy announced in 2023 that they had purchased the Regal/UA Amarillo Star building and the Midland Regal Tall City and had plans to open second locations of Cinergy Entertainment to both cities. However, in the year since the announcement, no progress has been made on the Amarillo Star building.
Two people sought on animal cruelty charges
Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash bag that was covered with flies and maggots, according to investigators. Warrants were issued on Aug....
The Army Is Set to Expand Basic Training, Fueled by New Recruiting Momentum
The Army is set to expand how many new recruits it can send to basic training starting in October, as officials are confident the service is digging out of a recruiting slump it has struggled with for nearly a decade.Fort Sill in Oklahoma and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri will get two additional basic training units each -- able to train an additional 4,000 new recruits each year combined, according to the service.Army officials are increasingly confident they will hit their goal of 55,000 new recruits this year. One service official with direct knowledge told Military.com that projections show the...
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