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