Munson wins, Democrats flip seat
Tuesday night’s special election win for Democrats did little to tip the state’s political scoreboard. But as a hundred supporters shouted inside a Western Avenue bar, it felt like one of the biggest victories for Oklahoma’s minority party in a long time. “Each time I heard it was an uphill battle I got more strength,”…
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The Oklahoma State Capitol’s interior restoration project recently began as work continues on its exterior.
The Oklahoma State Capitol’s interior restoration project recently began as work continues on its exterior.
Some drug reform advocates view the state’s cannabis laws as antiquated, counterproductive and slightly unfair.
Some drug reform advocates view the state’s cannabis laws as antiquated, counterproductive and slightly unfair.
Seventeen months ago, Juliette Freese decided she didn’t want to die.
Seventeen months ago, Juliette Freese decided she didn’t want to die.
Shop 7: Football fun
Throw the best pigskin preview party on your block this season.
Poet, singer-songwriter to play Red Brick Bar in Norman
The songwriter also has a collection of short stories next year.
Shawn Sheehan was named Oklahoma’s 2016 Teacher of the Year.
A special education teacher from Norman High School will travel around Oklahoma and serve as Teacher of the Year in 2016.
Edmond Teen scores big with OKC Dodgers
Carter Williams works for Oklahoma City Dodgers through iJobs, a training program for students with disabilities.
OKG Eat: Gas station cuisine
City gas stations take their food seriously and make their stations more than just places to buy gasoline and candy bars.
Whetsel, in his second run for the county’s top law officer position, won by calling for improved public safety for all county residents, not by pointing to problems at the lockup.
Whetsel, in his second run for the county’s top law officer position, won by calling for improved public safety for all county residents, not by pointing to problems at the lockup.
El Potosino offers friendly service and delicious food
El Potosino offers authentic Mexican flavors and friendly service even if you don’t speak Spanish.
Chicken-Fried News: Swindling senator
One state senator is in big trouble for allegedly embezzling $1.8 million from a nonprofit.
Popularity of social sports rises across OKC
When it comes to pseudo-athletic games involving friends and adult beverages, James Speegle is the man to see.
Go, Joe’s: This Stillwater staple celebrates 4 decades of food, music and beer
“It had everything to with my choices,” he said. “They were lots of fun, drinking and playing pool.”
Chicken-Fried News: Not so lucky
A dip in the oil and gas industry has cost over 1,000 jobs, and things aren’t looking up yet.
No Escape from stereotypes in action-thriller flick
No Escape is a middling summer blockbuster trapped in a bombastic and distracting netherworld of clichés and melodrama.
Commentary: Teaching all students
Nationwide, minority enrollment (Latino, African-American and Asian combined) in public schools is expected to surpass white student enrollment, according to an Aug. 19 report from Education Week and data from the National Center for Education Statistics. This is largely due to Hispanic community growth and is a reality that mirrors what Oklahoma City Public Schools…
Family-oriented festival set for downtown this weekend
Wiggle Out Loud plans for more than 7,000 people to attend this year.
The Society celebrates an anniversary and helps out an artist
Arts collective The Society used its anniversary celebration to raise money for an artist in need.
Chicken-Fried News: Konawa quitters
Most of the Konawa police force quit after an incident involving cops, guns and a joy ride as well as what they deem “interference.”
ACLU tags prolific Oklahoma journalist as newest staff member
M. Scott Carter joins as director of investigative communications for the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma.
“There’s no time to waste because we can’t wait, man,” Jerome said.
“There’s no time to waste because we can’t wait, man,” Jerome said.
Plaza District to enlist new sponsor: YOU
A new crowdfunding plan aims to bring more revenue to the district.
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 2, 2015
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to jchancellor@okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com. Include a city of residence and contact number for…
Chicken-Fried News: Jailed meth
An Oklahoma County jailer was arrested recently for attempting to smuggle meth to an inmate.
Chicken-Fried News: Roker ace
Al Roker called Jim Inhofe a moron on national television for his Senate snowball stunt last February.
Chicken-Fried News: Keg cash
A recent study shows that beer is good for Oklahoma; each year, it earns the state $412 million in taxes alone.
Red Dirt International Film Festival seeks to bolster the state’s connection to cinema by presenting Oklahoma-made shorts and feature-length productions alongside international ones.
Red Dirt International Film Festival seeks to bolster the state’s connection to cinema by presenting Oklahoma-made shorts and feature-length productions alongside international ones.
Motorcycle club rides to benefit disabled
The Survivors Clean & Sober Motorcycle Club of Central Oklahoma raises funds for a summer camp for children with developmental disabilities.
OKC-based comedian gets chance at The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas
After a tornado hit, this performer kept his cool and impressed the crowd.
Food Briefs: Community Coffee, Bedré Fine Chocolate and more
Community Coffee sets up shop in Oklahoma, Bedré Fine Chocolate comes to stores Anthem Brewing Company releases Ogletoberfest and more.
