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Quotes about former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh

May 19, 2013 The word ‘George,' just the word ‘George,' conjures up George Nigh among Oklahomans. You say ‘George,' and the majority of them know who you are going to talk about. And if you say ‘George and Donna,' I'm telling you that a hundred percent of those who are not newborns will know exactly who you are talking... Read More

Led by politicians guided by moral relativism May 19, 2013 Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty of three counts of murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Convicting testimony told of babies gasping for life on Gosnell's table as he snipped their spinal cords, virtually cutting off their heads as they writhed in pain. The photos of his... Read More

Overlooking personal responsibility to blame others May 19, 2013 Regarding “Oklahoma teen's parents warn others about drunken driving's deadly consequences” (Tulsa World, May 13): Losing a son under any situation is terrible and I don't want to sound harsh or without sympathy for the family. However, within one year of the incident that killed Colton Kerns, here come the... Read More

Seven will be inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

May 19, 2013 The Oklahoma Heritage Association will induct seven distinguished Oklahomans into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame during a Nov. 7 ceremony and banquet in Oklahoma City. Read More

Washington notes, May 19 May 19, 2013 Washington notes, May 19 Read More

Future generations not likely to serve May 18, 2013 Regarding “Increase in military sexual assault cases is a concern” (News, May 10): Assigning men and women to the same unit and repealing “don't ask, don't tell” leads to an increase in sexual abuse, illegitimate children, sexually transmitted diseases, courts-martial and spending. During World War II, 11.2... Read More

NRA and Republican Party not bullies May 18, 2013 Darla Ross (Your Views, May 4) refers to the National Rifle Association and the Republican Party as bullies who the parents of Newtown, Conn., shooting victims stood up to regarding gun violence. Bullies? That's laughable considering President Obama's “bullyish” style in dealing with legislative opposition.... Read More

Oklahoma news briefs for May 18, 2013 May 18, 2013 Oklahoma news briefs Read More

Oklahoma state Capitol briefs for May 18, 2013 May 18, 2013 Emergency repairs OK'd for Turner Turnpike bridge. Read More

Land sales May 18, 2013 Land sales Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $69 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk Carolynn Caudill's Office. Major sales are those of $200,000 or more. $1 million or more Central Park on Lincoln LLC from Chesapeake Land Development Co., 525 Central Park Drive, Units... Read More

Prosecution rests its case in Rebecca Bryan murder trial May 17, 2013 Bryan is accused of shooting and killing her husband in their Mustang, Oklahoma, home in 2011 Read More

AP NewsAlert May 17, 2013 FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Malloy: 60 transported to hospitals after Conn. train crash, 5 critical, 1 very critical. Read More

Kansas inmate appears in Oklahoma court in cold-case slaying

May 17, 2013 John Lee Weeks, 46, formerly of Gentry, Ark., was charged in Delaware County District Court in May 2011 with first-degree murder. Read More

Oklahoma lawmakers near passage of DNA testing bill May 17, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Convicted criminals who maintain their innocence would have a way to seek DNA testing in their cases under a bill that is nearing final passage in the Legislature. The bill's passage would eliminate Oklahoma's dubious distinction as the only state in the nation without such a program. The... Read More

Woman arrested on complaint of offering to engage in act of prostitution in Midwest City May 17, 2013 An undercover officer made an arrest at a Midwest City, Oklahoma, massage parlor. A woman was arrested on a complaint of offering to perform a sexual act. Read More

Oklahoma officials report attempted jury duty scam

May 17, 2013 Authorities are warning of a scam by someone pretending to be “jury duty coordinators.” Read More

Oklahoma death row inmate to ask board for clemency Friday May 17, 2013 An Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled to be executed next month plans to ask the state Pardon and Parole Board to commute his death sentence. Read More

As study unfolds, Oklahoma prison guards hoping for a cool August May 17, 2013 OKLAHOMA made it through the past two broiling summers without a major prison brawl — remarkable, really, considering the state's lockups are packed with groups that don't like each other, in facilities that aren't fully air conditioned. And, with little to stop inmates if they do decide to rumble. Only... Read More

Oklahoma crime briefs, May 17 May 17, 2013 Oklahoma crime briefs, May 17 Read More

Temple economics professors: Private prisons make fiscal sense May 17, 2013 Like other state governments, Oklahoma's is grappling with serious budgetary pressures. Among the many issues state lawmakers face is a staggering $16 billion in unfunded public-sector retiree benefits. To address these challenges, elected leaders should consider a time-tested and proven solution:... Read More