Heather Levy knew she was courting controversy with her debut novel, but the praise is likely more to sell copies. Here’s what her publisher, Polis Books, says about “Walking Through Needles:” “When Sam Mayfair was sixteen, her life was shattered by an abuser close to her. News of her abuser’s murder fifteen years later should […]
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Summer Seltzer
With seltzer revenue reportedly reaching more than $4 billion in 2020, Sonic Corp. and COOP Ale Works have entered the arena, releasing their line. With its 5 percent alcohol by volume and single gram of sugar per can, this line will please the seltzer consumer and instill a little hometown pride. Comparably priced to other […]
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Plaza Walls
Within days of being named the city with the best public art by readers, Plaza Walls hosted the fifth Milk Crate Jam. Celebrating the four elements of hip-hop (DJing, graffiti, rapping and breakdancing), the event brought hundreds through the alley where murals were being continuously painted throughout the day while local mainstays like Jabee, Sativa […]
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Cookies enters the local market
The arrival of one of America’s most popular cannabis companies had been hinted at for months before Cookies first Oklahoma City location made its grand opening announcement — two days in advance. The short turnaround didn’t prevent a blowout opening day, with lines wrapped around the building. Its parking lot was full before doors opened, […]
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Cannabis testing still problematic
Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program requires the testing of products before they hit dispensary shelves, but with a loose regulatory framework, patients still cannot be sure that the products that they are consuming are actually what is represented by provided results. In fact, one of the state’s most prominent cannabis laboratories chose to surrender its license […]
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Moon Mix case reveals holes in cannabis testing system
Two years since licensed Oklahoma patients could legally purchase cannabis in the state, there are still gaping holes in the testing system, but those holes may finally be getting stitched up soon. An industry that was erected nearly overnight has only had one legislative session that has had an impact on its operations after former […]
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Selling compliance
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority announced that Metrc was chosen to implement the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system for cannabis. Director Dr. Kelly Williams took the time to answer Oklahoma Gazette’s questions about the early stages of its implementation Gazette: How was Metrc chosen as the contract awardee? Williams: All bidders were evaluated by a team […]
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Spooky Oklahoma
While Oklahoma does not have the centuries of lore attributed to colonial America, there are plenty of bizarre places and occurrences in the state. Real or imagined? You decide. Put on your hoodie and gather around the campfire as we explore some of the most popular bits of weird lore the Sooner State has to […]
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Roll forward
Seed-to-sale The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has announced that it has chosen its partner for the state’s medical cannabis seed-to-sale tracking program. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services chose Metrc after its bidding process. Metrc is currently operational and in use by cannabis programs in 13 states as well as Washington, D.C. Its name […]
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COVER The rise of conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories are as American as apple pie. Just after the fires of the American Revolution had smoldered, rumors of the Bavarian Illuminati began spreading in New England. At the same time, theories of the Freemasons’ control of the country was reported due to construction techniques in Washington, D.C., which was under construction. These and […]