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OK Hall of Fame: Carrie Underwood chosen ahead of Charlie Christian
For the second straight year, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame has denied our application to induct renowned guitarist Charlie Christian into its halls posthumously.
Perhaps...
Teacher pay: North Carolina & Oklahoma race to bottom
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — When I saw a news segment about a North Carolina school district looking to poach public school teachers from Oklahoma,...
The rise of John Joseph Mathews, renowned Osage writer
(Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the book John Joseph Mathews: Life of an Osage Writer. The book was published by the...
Former Sooner on Bob Stoops’ legacy: ‘He has integrity’
This week, college football stands at a deficit. One of the game's most legendary coaches — Bob Stoops — has decided to retire. Understandably, Sooner...
Bob Soprano gives an unexpected fairwell
Seriously, huh? Not quite the ending to Bob Stoops' OU coaching career that anyone was expecting.
Much like others have already said, I'm happy for him. But...
Editorial: GOP health bill would rob Peter, ignore Paul
Comprehending major proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code can be difficult and boring, but one need only read through page two of the GOP Senate's...
Editorial: Joshua Barre death raises questions about law enforcement training
Ongoing tension between Tulsa law enforcement agencies and the community they are charged with protecting took center stage this weekend after Tulsa County Sheriff deputies and...
Sexual assault in schools: Report praises Norman
We Oklahomans need to take the time to look at ourselves the way that the rest of the nation does. Recent high-profile stories in...
Challenges ahead for funding schools with MAPS
During Tuesday's meeting, Ward 2 OKC Councilman Ed Shadid pushed the City Council to engage in a "desperate act for a desperate time" and devote...
Reporter on first year covering #okleg: ‘I learned a lot’
Entering the Oklahoma State Capitol for the first time as a reporter this session, I felt overwhelmed. Many people see the state Capitol as a...
