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Government. Hundreds of thousands of state dollars pay for public art projects, even in the terrible economy. Artists wonder why they’re still broke.

Shenanigans. An Elvis impersonator gets probation for selling prescription pain medicine after a federal judge is leniant. Apparently this impersonator will not be singing “Jailhouse Rock.”

Education. Oklahoma State University established a minor in creativity, encouraging students to ask, “What if?” Students will then ask, “What if what?”

Politics. Election officials certify the results of the congressional runoff between James Lankford and Kevin Calvey. I bet Kevin Calvey was super exicted to have his loss certified officially.

Entertainment. Officials announce the Toy and Action Figure Museum will stay in Pauls Valley because of an overwhelming show of local support after word spread the museum may move to Bricktown. The Green Lantern’s plans to go to Skky Bar are ruined.

Sports. Bob Stoops is 50. This year he might have to have his own rant: “I’m a man! I’m 50!”

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