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Blake Shelton's 'Healing the Heartland' televised tornado benefit set for Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Plaza Towers principal talks about the tornado

Amy Simpson relives the moments leading up to the tornado that hit her school. She describes what happened during and after and the parents' reaction since.

Feed the Children donations arrive in Moore

Feed the Children donations arrive in Moore

Feed the Children donations arrive in Little Axe

Feed the Children donations arrive in Little Axe

Joyful Reunion

Students, teachers and parents from Plaza Towers Elementary reunited Thursday for the first time since the May 20 tornado.

Woman meets the military officer who took his clothes off his back

Sandra Adams, 65, reunited with the Air National Guard officer who took his clothes off his back to help her after the May 20 Moore tornado. She returned his military uniform at their hospital meeting Thursday.

Help Moore Benefit Concert at Speakeasy this Saturday

The Lost Ogle is hosting a benefit concert and charity raffle to aid tornado relief efforts at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the 51st Street Speakeasy. The event features Sherree Chamberlain, Pretty Black Chains, Colourmusic and Josh Sallee.

Kevin Durant tours tornado damage

One day after donating a million dollars to victims, Thunder star Kevin Durant was out in hard-hit communities brightening the day of those suffering through their darkest hours.

OK Chef's Relief

The top chefs in Oklahoma City along side Danny Bowien will be serving up delciious meals for a good cause on Sunday and Monday at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.


  • BAMOK Country star Gary Allan asking fans to help with Oklahoma tornado relief efforts at Saturday's Music & Mayhem ... LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 12:01:03 AM CST
  • 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
  • WILLIAMCRUM An artist to be reckoned with. LINK
    Today 11:39:20 PM
  • jjhelsley Cowboys go quietly in the sixth. To the seventh, still 4-2. #okstate
    Today 11:38:00 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
  • BerryTramel Big 12 baseball: Too many teams? LINK
    Today 11:36:01 PM
  • NewsOKSports Big 12 baseball: Too many teams? LINK (via @BerryTramel)
    Today 11:36:00 PM
  • WILLIAMCRUM Petition, online, regarding school shelters. LINK
    Today 11:32:41 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
  • BAMOK Blake Shelton’s “Healing the Heartland” televised tornado benefit set for Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena LINK
    Today 11:25:42 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
    Today 11:09:00 PM
  • BAMOK AP reports that @blakeshelton's televised tornado benefit will be Wed. at @ChesapeakeArena. #oklahomatornadoes LINK
    Today 11:07:20 PM

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