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Blake Shelton's 'Healing the Heartland' televised tornado benefit set for Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena
Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton’s “Healing in the Heartland” tornado benefit concert is set for Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena, reports the Associated Press.
Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore Superintendent vows schools will reopen in August
Moore Superintendent Susan Pierce said graduation plans will proceed as planned, though some families are unsure as to how they will travel to the ceremony. Meanwhile, cleanup efforts continue and a memorial service for the dead is set for 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Moore.
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Story behind the photo: Family members describe desperate search for one another after EF5 twister
They feared the worst after learning youngest son's school had been destroyed.
Carrie Underwood donates $1 million to Red Cross for disaster relief in wake of deadly Oklahoma tornadoes
As Carrie Underwood wraps her 2012-13 “Blown Away Tour” tonight in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada, a $1 million donation is being made to the Red Cross for disaster relief. The charitable contribution to the Red Cross derives from the tour’s concert proceeds and was established when it launched in spring 2012.
Thunder reverses the role, takes a turn at cheering on the community
Big games and big shots and the NBA Finals are great fun. But when a few tall fellows, and a couple of short ones, can counter despair, can put smiles on faces and sparkles in eyes, well, that's more valuable than a truckload of O'Brien trophies.
Hobby Lobby argues case before federal judges
Attorneys for the Oklahoma City retailer restate its claim that the religious beliefs of the firm's owners are violated by a federal requirement that the company provide insurance coverage for emergency contraceptives.
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BAMOK @stevelackmeyer Same here. "Children of Men" is on. Trying to decide whether I want to get caught up in it or go stare at my ceiling ...
Today 01:09:15 AM -
NewsOKSports Big 12 baseball slate for state teams tomorrow: OU-Tech at 9 a.m. / #OKstate-Kansas at 7:30 p.m.
Today 12:38:07 AM -
jjhelsley Cowboys fall 8-4 at The Brick. Took a 4-2 win into the 9th. Flashback to ninth-inning collapse at TCU in April. #okstate
Today 12:36:19 AM -
jjhelsley Cowboys finally finish the ninth, but trail 8-4. Need a big inning. Haven's scored since the 2nd. #okstate
Today 12:30:09 AM -
bryanmdean Ignore any nut jobs who come here to protest. They feed on your attention, including your anger. Ignoring them is the ultimate revenge.
Today 12:27:17 AM -
jjhelsley And two more runs for TCU, which leads 7-4 with two outs in the ninth. #okstate
Today 12:27:08 AM -
stevelackmeyer OKC Central Live Chat at 10 a.m. Today … and Other Thoughts LINK via @sharethis
Today 12:23:56 AM -
jjhelsley TCU takes the lead, following an intentional walk, with a hit batsman. 5-4. #okstate
Today 12:21:21 AM -
jjhelsley A little bloop into CF ties the game, 4-4. TCU still batting with runners on 1st and 2nd. One out. #okstate
Today 12:17:58 AM -
jjhelsley A walk by Wheeland loads the bases, still with one out. Closer Brendan McCurry coming on. Late drama. #okstate
Today 12:14:50 AM -
jjhelsley Wheeland runs into some trouble in the 9th. Runners at the corners, one out. Walton visits the mound, sticking with him. #okstate
Today 12:10:44 AM -
jjhelsley Cowboys need three outs to clinch a win in their pool play opener. Wheeland out again. #okstate
Today 12:04:49 AM -
carriejacobs Oklahoma tornadoes: Plaza Towers teachers, students reunite after tornado: BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL ccoppe... LINK #NewsOK
Today 12:02:14 AM -
jjhelsley Wheeland keeps mowing, has now retired all seven batters he's faced. Cowboys lead 4-2 into the b8. #okstate
Today 12:00:13 AM -
jjhelsley Through seven now, Cowboys still lead 4-2. Wheeland back on the bump for more. #okstate
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