Commentary
Brian Maughan
Oklahoma lawmakers have made real strides in getting smarter about crime, and about which offenders get locked up. Recent legislation has expanded the use of sentencing alternatives like drug courts and community service programs.

OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
We’re guessing Amaryllis was one of 2012’s most misspelled album titles. We’re also guessing when you have 17 No. 1 singles, you can get away with it. We’re talking rock’s Shinedown, of course, which will shine at 7 p.m. Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno, with Three Days Grace and P.O.D. (yeah, you know me). Tickets are $37.50. Call 800-745-3000 or visit chesapeakearena.com.

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News
Murray Evans
Brie Florence stood across the street from the downtown Oklahoma County office building on a chilly day, paint roller and can in tow, ready to clean up some graffiti in a nearby parking garage.