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Tornadoes touch down across the state
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.
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Governor George Nigh gives his third inaugural message on the south steps of the state capitol on a chilly day in January of 1979. Nigh became the 22nd governor and first three-time chief executive. Staff photo by Bob Vahlberg taken 1/8/79.
George Nigh has long been 'Four' Oklahoma
Nigh was sworn in as Oklahoma's governor four times, served four terms as lieutenant governor and four terms as a state representative.
Feral hogs are held in a pen near Leedey. The expanding population of wild hogs is a growing problem in Oklahoma. Feral hogs can now be found in all 77 counties of Oklahoma. Photo provied by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
Wild hogs continue to be a growing menace across Oklahoma
State could start seeing some of the problems Texas is having with the animals
Power lines block Penn. Ave. just north of 150th in Oklahoma City after a storm moved through the area on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman BRYAN TERRY
Crews work to clear storm damage as state braces for more
Storms developed in western Oklahoma late Saturday afternoon. The storms hit Oklahoma City about 9 p.m. A tornado watch that covered much of the state expired by 11 p.m. though Cleveland County is expected to remain under a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 a.m.
Brian Hobbs, communications director for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Photo provided
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Faith groups — including some from Oklahoma — are among the numerous organizations weighing in on the Boy Scouts of America's coming vote on a proposal that would allow gay youths to become members.
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leighannem1 Cleveland County deputies are rescuing people from their homes east of Lake Thunderbird but no injuries have been reported at this time.
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leighannem1 Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma will send disaster relief volunteers to affected areas. #okwx
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Tiffanyg89 You should be following @leighannem1, @jaclyncosgrove, @BryanPainter1 & @julianakeeping for storm coverage. They're doing a great job.
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