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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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OU softball super regional game in Norman postponed
A strong thunderstorm hit Norman early Thursday morning and affected the field conditions at the OU softball complex. OU announced Thursday...
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jjhelsley Wheeland keeps mowing, has now retired all seven batters he's faced. Cowboys lead 4-2 into the b8. #okstate
Fri, May. 24 2013 12:00:13 AM CST -
jjhelsley Through seven now, Cowboys still lead 4-2. Wheeland back on the bump for more. #okstate
Today 11:53:33 PM -
jjhelsley Wheeland puts the Frogs down 1-2-3, stretch time at The Brick. 4-2. #okstate
Today 11:43:35 PM -
ginamizell Grade school reunions are the best. Love when people stay in your life no matter how many years go by. @shelby_hill LINK
Today 11:36:47 PM -
jjhelsley Wheeland does his thing, gets a pop out to end the inning and the rally. Cowboys to bat in the b6, lead 4-2. #okstate
Today 11:31:03 PM -
jjhelsley In previous meeting this year, Wheeland went four innings, allowed one hit and struck out six Frogs. #okstate
Today 11:28:21 PM -
ZekeCampfield One of the child victims of Monday's tornado has the same Hello Kitty window curtains as my own little girl.
Today 11:27:19 PM -
jjhelsley Perrin doesn't get through the inning. Frogs get one and have runners at the corners. Wheeland coming on. Two outs. 4-2 #okstate
Today 11:27:07 PM -
ZekeCampfield .@tiredx6 It's hard to dismiss free speech, but shouldn't unconscionable behavior bring consequence?
Today 11:20:32 PM -
WILLIAMCRUM Plaza Towers principal describes how the school rode out the tornado. This is really good. #tornado LINK
Today 11:16:22 PM -
jjhelsley OSU now going to its pen, with Jon Perrin relieving Hursh, who allowed one unearned run in five innings, but threw too many pitches #okstate
Today 11:13:18 PM -
jasonkersey I propose we 100% ignore our weekend visitors from Topeka. Don't engage them, tweet about them, nothing. Don't give the cult what it wants
Today 11:09:24 PM -
TheFoodDood Don't forget to tune into @jimmyfallon at 11:36. @OKChefsRelief f participant @dannybowien will be on tonight. #OKChefsRelief #maytornadoes
Today 11:09:24 PM -
WILLIAMCRUM Plaza Towers principal describes how the school rode out the tornado. This is really good. #OKC #NewsOK #okwx LINK
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