A student group linked to antisemitism nationwide is urging Oklahoma officials to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from enforcing immigration law on Oklahoma campuses. After 12 foreign students in Oklahoma reportedly had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, Students for Justice In Palestine (SJP) released a statement claiming the 12 students “were…
The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents voted last Friday to appoint Dr. Jim Hess as the 20th president of Oklahoma State University. The board’s decision, which removes the interim title Hess has held since February, appoints Hess to a three year term and came during its regular meeting at Oklahoma Panhandle State University…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, today commented on the governor’s signing of House Bill 1103, which requires the Oklahoma Transportation Commission to notify a previous property owner if the land they sold to the Commission is going to be offered for sale. “This was a constituent request bill,” Gann said. “This person experienced…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, aimed at prohibiting obscene adult performances on public property or in any location where minors could be present. House Bill 1217 makes it illegal for a person to engage in an adult performance that includes obscene, sexual material in…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, advanced House Bill 1592 to create a new crime of organized retail crime (ORC), which is defined by multiple elements that indicate the presence of criminal organizations. This business-driven legislation responds to the increasing threat posed by organized theft rings to Oklahoma’s retailers and economy. Weaver, who chairs…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Key legislation to eliminate an archaic state law that forces retailers to add a 6% markup to everyday consumer goods is one step closer to the governor’s desk. The Unfair Sales Act – legislation from Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and House Majority Deputy Floor Leader Steve Bashore, R-Miami –…
STILLWATER, Okla. – In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of “Oklahoma Gardening,” middle and high school youth from across the state are invited to participate in a fun and friendly gardening contest. Who/What: While “Oklahoma Gardening” reflects on its roots, the show also focuses on the future and celebrates the next generation of green…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is proud to announce a new collaboration with Grace After Fire, a veteran-centered nonprofit organization, to expand services and support for Oklahoma’s women veterans and their families. This partnership brings together ODVA’s extensive network of veteran services and Grace After Fire’s proven expertise in community…
(Oklahoma City) – Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or not the identified voters still reside at their address on file with their county election board. Voters who receive an…
Gambling exists in every state, even Hawaii and Utah, where gambling is prohibited by law. But not all gamblers are the same. “Recreational” or “social” gamblers, for instance, buy the occasional lottery ticket, take the rare casino trip or bet small stakes in fantasy sports. But they also are mentally able to quit at any…
[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Gone to the dogs. Who has not heard the idiom? Historically, it meant deteriorate or going down hill. Today’s treatment of the pups puts a different spin. Have you ever wondered how humans and dogs developed such a co-dependent relationship? In our state,…
Losing a job is widely considered one of life’s most stressful experiences, ranking alongside the death of a spouse or divorce. According to the book Well Being, the long-term psychological toll of unemployment can be more severe than bereavement, as people often do not fully recover from job loss even after five years. Therefore, how…
Susan has planted our garden in the back yard and we are hopeful for a good harvest. The way things are going in the country, this might be the year we may need produce from the garden to make it through the winter. Susan is a much better gardener than I. In the past, I…
[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Who wants war? That is a strange question. Do civilized societies promote war? Are there any new wars? A rather interesting phenomenon revealed itself with the President calling for an end to war and killing in Ukraine and on other fronts. He is…
It was always a pleasure being Charley’s guest on the radio. This post speaks to one I did with him 7 years ago. He was an amazing host to his guests. Charley asked me to come to the radio studio and record an interview with him for his Saturday weekly radio show on KCFO AM…
Candidates for Oklahoma’s statewide offices, such as governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, are kicking off their campaigns. While candidates and campaigns are very important, equally if not more important is what those candidates would accomplish—and how they would accomplish it—if elected. Oklahoma has great opportunities and significant challenges. To address both requires candidates to…
When an organization only achieves a 20% success rate, drastic change has to happen. Trinity Strategic Wealth would be out of business if only 20% of our clients were satisfied with their financial progress. Yet, for our shared Oklahoma enterprise of 500+ schools districts, where only 20% of 8th graders can read proficiently, there is…
A key plank of Obamacare (the federal “Affordable Care Act”) allowed states to expand Medicaid programs to include able-bodied adults and not just the medically needy. When expansion was narrowly approved by a public vote in Oklahoma in 2020, everyone knew it would require the diversion of millions of dollars annually in state tax money….
This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity. Beginning with Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and…
ORU SPLITS FOUR WITH ST. THOMAS Oral Roberts played a four game weekend series with St. Thomas, instead of the standard three games, because the two teams decided to play a doubleheader on Friday to make up a game that was rained out when the Golden Eagles visited St. Thomas in March. The teams split…
Several players from Oklahoma State and Oklahoma were selected this past weekend in the 2025 NFL Draft. The annual event was held at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The group of in-state players selected was led by OSU linebacker Nick Martin. He was picked by the San Francisco 49ers with the 75th overall…
OU SWEEPS SERIES AT MISSOURI No. 18 Oklahoma had an easy time with Missouri last week, winning three, run-rule shortened, games. The three wins bring the Sooners’ total of run-rule wins to eight this season. Missouri remains winless in the SEC this season. On Thursday night, Trey Gambill had a career night, hitting two home…
Unfortunately, thunderstorms caused the cancellation of one game and shortened another this past weekend at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater. Oklahoma State fell to Houston 7-4, in the opening game of the weekend series on Friday, Saturday’s game was cancelled due to rain, and Sunday’s game was shortened. On Friday, Harrison Bodendorf made his 10th start…
BRANSON, Missouri – It would be difficult for a stage play to have more impact than the production of Jesus here at Sight & Sound Theatre. The public ministry of Jesus Christ, His miracles, His relationships, His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection are dramatically portrayed as only Sight & Sound can. Even though…
Vacation plans are on hold and Tulsans’ best options for entertainment due to the coronavirus outbreak are in their own living rooms. Movie theaters closed All the movie theaters in Tulsa – even the Admiral Twin Drive-in – are closed due to the pandemic. Entertainment venues, which tend to draw big crowds, are deemed “non-essential”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nineties country-music hitmaker Joe Diffie died March 29th due to complications related to COVID-19. In all, Diffie charted 18 Top 10 singles, with the majority reaching the top five, including 1993 radio essentials Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die) and iconic song, John Deere Green. Diffie’s popular hits also…
