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        • Today in the News: UFO spotted over historic barn May. 24, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • What to Watch: ‘Arrested Development’ is back! May. 24, 2013
          Click inside to see what you should be watching on the Internet and on TV.   
        • TAPS, Southeastern recognized with OSRHE Partnership Award May. 24, 2013
          The partnership between Southeastern Oklahoma State University and TAPS Public Transit was among 27 business and higher education partnerships recognized for innovative collaborations that strengthen economic development efforts and workforce. The Oklahoma...
        • ODWC Weekly Fishing Report May. 24, 2013
          The following information is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation: Arbuckle: May 18. Elevation 7 ft. below normal, water 70 and clear to stained in the upper arms. Crappie good on chartreuse and white jigs 6-10 ft. in coves and fair...
        • Carter County Detention Center Population May. 24, 2013
          Carter County Detention Center population Thursday: 181
        • Chickasaw Cultural Center Sets Memorial Day Activities May. 24, 2013
          The Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Memorial Day Celebration will be Saturday and Sunday, with a traditional "living village" highlighting the celebration. Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen will also host a film and presentation documenting the creation of the...
        • Durant, Westbrook named to All-NBA teams May. 24, 2013
          Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named to the All-NBA First Team and guard Russell Westbrook was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the 2012-13 season Thursday. Durant was named to the All-NBA First Team for a fourth consecutive season after becoming just...
        • Hot Online: Amanda Bynes arrested after tossing bong May. 24, 2013
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        • Fallin Applauds Legislature for Passing Emergency Relief Measure May. 24, 2013
          Governor Mary Fallin Thursday applauded the Oklahoma Legislature for passing a bill transferring $45 million from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to the Emergency Fund. The funds will be administered by the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management and used to reimburse local governments for relief efforts related to natural disasters,...
        • Cole pleased Obama to Visit Oklahoma Tornado Damage on Sunday May. 24, 2013
          Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) said Thursday he was pleased President Obama would visit Moore, Sunday. "I am pleased that the President is coming to Oklahoma this Sunday," said Cole. "By visiting Moore and the surrounding areas, he can...
        • Mastering Life Balance: Achieving Greatness at Home and at Work May. 24, 2013
          People are overwhelmed with the complexities of their own lives and are desperately seeking a way to maximize happiness in their home and work lives, says Gary Kunath, an entrepreneur, speaker and former CEO who works with some of the world’s top corporations and business schools. 
        • Walker to speak at Post 264 Memorial Day service May. 24, 2013
          The area slate of Me­morial Day activities will begin early Monday with a service at Clearview Cem­etery.Retired Brig. Gen. Tom Walker will serve as the speaker at the ceremo­ny conducted by Willie Stevenson Post 264. The program is slated to start at 8 a.m.
        • MHS moving graduation ceremony May. 24, 2013
          Madill High School has officially moved the graduation ceremony scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today into the Wildcat Fieldhouse (high school basketball gym).Each graduating senior will be issued 10 tickets for people wanting to witness graduation in person.Seniors will...
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          Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
        • Carter County Detention Center Population May. 23, 2013
          Carter County Detention Center population Wednesday: 200
        • Jodi Arias trial: Jury deadlocked on death penalty verdict May. 23, 2013
          PHOENIX — The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial declared a mistrial in the penalty phase Thursday after the jury reported for a second time that it was deadlocked on whether to sentence her to life in prison or death for killing her boyfriend in 2008. The judge scheduled a retrial for July 18. A new panel likely will be seated to try...
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        • Today in the News: Trayvon Martin texts released May. 23, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys; adult ban stays May. 23, 2013
          GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots,...
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        • What to Watch: ‘Showville’ debuts tonight May. 23, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Charles Ramsey to get free burgers for life May. 23, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Faith healers charged after 2nd child dies May. 23, 2013
          A couple from Philadelphia who practice faith healing and don’t believe in medicine were charged with murder after a second young child of theirs died after not receiving medical care. Herbert and Catherine Schaible were on probation after...
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        • OU's Ricketts, Chamberlain Player of the Year finalists May. 23, 2013
          University of Oklahoma teammates Keilani Ricketts and Lauren Chamberlain are two of the three finalists for the 2013 USA Softball Collegiate Softball Player of the Year Award, the Amateur Softball Association of America and USA Softball announced Wednesday. 
        • An Evolution in Liberal Arts Learning: Wellesley College Announces First edX Classes May. 23, 2013
          Wellesley College, the first liberal arts college to join the online learning collaborative, edX, has announced the first four massive open online courses that the College will offer. They are Introduction to Human Evolution (Fall 2013); Was Alexander Great?...
        • Desserts to fight inflammation May. 23, 2013
          When you have rheumatoid arthritis, building your diet around foods that help curb the inflammatory response is important, but that’s easier said than done – especially when it comes to desserts. While
        • Senate Advances Tornado Emergency Relief Measure May. 23, 2013
          The state Senate voted Wednesday to direct $45 million from the state Rainy Day Fund for immediate tornado disaster relief. Senate Bill 249, passed unanimously in the Senate, directs funds to the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management to aid recovery efforts in affected communities. SB 249 was passed in response to a request by Gov.
        • Motorists urged to avoid I-35 through Moore, ramp access restricted May. 23, 2013
          Emergency and clean-up crews are requesting motorists please avoid I-35 in Moore. Heavy traffic in the area is greatly hindering clean-up operations and ongoing emergency response. The I-35 off-ramps at 4th St., 19th St. and Indian Hills Rd. in Moore remain closed with only essential personnel and homeowners allowed access. One of the...
        • Governor Fallin Announces Memorial and Prayer Service for Tornado Victims May. 23, 2013
          Governor Mary Fallin today announced that a memorial and prayer service will be held this Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Moore, Oklahoma. The service will honor and remember the victims of the May 20 tornado that killed 24 people in Moore and the May 19 tornado that killed 2 in Shawnee. It is open to the public.
        • Mastering Life Balance: Achieving Greatness at Home and at Work May. 23, 2013
          People are overwhelmed with the complexities of their own lives and are desperately seeking a way to maximize happiness in their home and work lives, says Gary Kunath, an entrepreneur, speaker and former CEO who works with some of the world’s top corporations and business schools. 
        • AHS changing graduation location May. 23, 2013
          The location of Ardmore High School graduation on Friday has been moved to Crystal Rock Ca­thedral. Officials made the decision to move from Noble Stadium due to recent inclement weather and pre­diction of more rain to come.
        • Bike safety program is Saturday May. 23, 2013
          The Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service is team­ing up with Kohl’s Cares for Kids and Children’s Hospi­tal at OU Medical Center to teach bike safety to kids. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ardmore Convention Center. 
        • Names of 16 Moore tornado fatality victims released May. 22, 2013
          The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names, ages and causes of death on 16 of the 24 victims who died in the Moore tornado. The list contains the names of 10 children, seven who were killed in the Plaza Towers Elementary...
        • Carter County Detention Center Population May. 22, 2013
          Carter County Detention Center population Tuesday: 204
        • Today in the News: London attack leaves soldier dead May. 22, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • What to Watch: ‘Modern Family’ finale, ‘MasterChef’ premiere May. 22, 2013
          Click inside to see what you should be watching on the Internet and on TV.   
        • Hot Online: Brian Urlacher retires May. 22, 2013
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        • How to help the Oklahoma tornado victims May. 22, 2013
          The EF5 tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday has caused untold damage and claimed at least 24 lives. If you want to help, check out the information below.    
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        • Morning Jolt: Vatican says pope didn’t perform exorcism, but … May. 22, 2013
          After a video went viral that showed Pope Francis seemingly performing an exorcism on a man, the Vatican responded by saying, “The Holy Father had no intention to perform any exorcism. Instead, as he frequently does for the sick...
        • Morning Minutes: May 22 May. 22, 2013
          Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
        • Tiny: Flaxseed is mighty in health May. 22, 2013
          For something so small, flaxseed has big benefits, according to everydayhealth.com. Flaxseed offers: 
        • Fund Established for Long-Term Needs of Oklahoma Tornado Victims May. 22, 2013
          Governor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, has established the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee. 
        • Three environmental law enforcement officer trainings slated May. 22, 2013
          In an effort to help prevent water and land dump sites from popping up, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are joining forces to host three Environmental Law Enforcement Officer Training workshops. The first training will take place June 14 at...
        • I-35 southbound shutdown at Oswalt Road Exit May. 22, 2013
          The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports both lanes of Interstate 35 southbound are closed at mile marker 21 for a semi in the center median at mile marker 20 to be uprighted. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is diverting traffic off at mile marker 21...
        • Chickasaw Nation Extends Deadline for Young Chickasaw Artists May. 22, 2013
          May 24 is the new deadline to submit photographs for display in the new Chickasaw Nation Visitor’s Center in Sulphur, Okla. Selected photographs will be displayed at the center in an exhibit entitled "The Natural Beauty of the Chickasaw...
        • MEDIA ADVISORY: Capitol building closed May. 22, 2013
          Several buildings in the state Capitol complex were closed for health and safety reasons Tuesday afternoon that were related to the deadly tornado that struck Moore the previous day. Officials at the Office of Management and Enterprise Services acted at the direction of OMES Director Preston L. Doerflinger.
        • House Republicans Provide Tornado Relief May. 22, 2013
          In response to the disasters that fell upon Oklahoma this week, House Republicans are in support of $45 million to be used in relief from the rainy day fund and a pay raises to state troopers in recognition of their dedication to service during this crisis. 
        • Mastering Life Balance: Achieving Greatness at Home and at Work May. 22, 2013
          People are overwhelmed with the complexities of their own lives and are desperately seeking a way to maximize happiness in their home and work lives, says Gary Kunath, an entrepreneur, speaker and former CEO who works with some of the world's top corporations and business schools."I sacrificed time...
        • Spring storms leave area residents without power May. 22, 2013
          Spring storms Monday night and Tuesday caused multiple area power outages and some residents could still be in the dark today.OG&E spokesman Brian Alford said about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday crews had had "some luck restoring and rebuilding" disabled equipment, but added "the second series of strong...
        • Brainfuse available now at Chickasaw Regional Libraries May. 22, 2013
          Students who are attending the after school Homework Club at The Chickasaw Regional (Pub­lic) Library System were recently introduced to Brainfuse, a new database provided by the library. Brainfuse offers a multitude of features but the...
        • Carter County Detention Center Population May. 21, 2013
          Carter County Detention Center population Monday: 202
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