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Will Rogers Says

"Each nation has its own plan and the minute it’s turned down by the others, why you got another anarchist on your hands.” — July 3, 1933

 

Truck driver killed in wreck on Creek Turnpike in Broken Arrow

The driver, whose name had not been released Friday night, was traveling west near the Aspen Avenue exit about 7:47 p.m. when the tractor-trailer rig — carrying a large metal roll — struck a median barricade and overturned, the Oklahoma…

 

Tulsa lawmaker praises new law that bars shackling of women inmates during childbirth

Department of Corrections policy states that women giving birth generally are not to be restrained, and DOC officials say it doesn't occur. But state Rep. Regina Goodwin and former inmates say otherwise.

 

Gov. Mary Fallin signs bill allowing display of Ten Commandments on public property

The bill by Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw, and Sen. Joseph Silk, R-Broken Bow, requires the state attorney general to defend legal challenges to such displays.

 

Tulsa police identify suspect in fatal north Tulsa drive-by shooting

Police have named Justin Render as one of the suspects in the killing of 27-year-old Jeremy Woodfork in the 3200 block of North Garrison Avenue on Tuesday morning.

 

Broken Arrow among U.S. metros with fewest violent crimes, according to Business Insider rankings

Data from metropolitan areas with populations exceeding 100,000 residents was available only for 39 states and the District of Columbia. Not every state reported its data, such as Texas.

 

Ginnie Graham: Not all teachers get a little love during Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week illustrate more pointedly the have and have-nots in public schools.

 

Drought, price of hay has state auctioning off bison herd

The state is auctioning off an entire herd of bison, citing drought and the cost of hay as the reason for the sale. As of Thursday afternoon, the 55 head of bison were going for $10,500.

 

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Will Rogers Says

"The American dollar is down to 75 cents abroad. Be a good time to go over and buy some, for they are still worth $1.60 over here.” — June 22, 1933

 

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