As the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections rapidly approached 5 percent of the state’s population, its leaders are hard at work avoiding dealing with it. Gov. Kevin Stitt has completely taken his hands off the wheel, preferring Jesus to take it instead. Diana K. Davies, a minister at Oklahoma City’s First Unitarian Church shared on […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Bad neighbor
Western Avenue has seen an explosion of growth in recent years, but one advertising agency brought something no other business in the corridor has: rooftop snipers. A QAnon flag in the window of the new building of advertising firm Alotta Action Advertising, Inc. has apparently brought some unwanted attention, and QAnon enthusiasts strapped on their […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Masked mandate
Once Tulsa began talking seriously about implementing an indoor masking policy in public places, it was only a matter of time before Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt decided to keep pace with his BFF, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum. But while hospital beds were filling to capacity in intensive care units across the metro and Integris […]
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New normal
It’s hard to believe the massive shift in daily life that Oklahoma City residents have experienced since March. For most of us, the turning point was March 11, when Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 just before a home Thunder game. I had just sent my Rose State students off on spring […]
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PRESS RELEASE The Human Together Music Festival
Missing live music? Bored at home? Wait no further! The Human Together Music Festival is hosting local, national and international musical artists and bands online for your enjoyment! Oklahoma artists that will be performing: Stephen Salewon, Jenny Labow, Don’t Tell Dena, Kat Lock, Shoulda Been Blonde and Brian Gorrell Jazz Ensemble National artist that will […]
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PRESS RELEASE Shelter in Place’ order in Oklahoma City extended to April 30 as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Mayor David Holt has extended the “Shelter in Place” emergency order in Oklahoma City to April 30 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The action has been recommended by the Mayor’s COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Group, and is in line with the extension this week to federal and State of Oklahoma guidelines now in place until […]
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PRESS RELEASE All playgrounds, sport courts closed in Oklahoma City as evidence shows COVID-19 can survive for days on hard surfaces
All playgrounds and sport courts in Oklahoma City have been ordered closed to stop the spread of COVID-19, but reports continue to pour in of parents and children ignoring the closures and even removing signs and barriers. “Closing playgrounds is one of the most painful decisions our City has made during the coronavirus pandemic, but […]
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Mayor David Holt announces modifications to proclamation of state of emergency
In an effort to limit social interactions and the spread of COVID-19, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced Tuesday at a news conference at Oklahoma City-County Health Department that bars, gyms and exercise facilities, theaters, and mall food courts as well as Remington Park’s gaming area must close from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday through April 12. […]
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Oklahoma City in state of emergency
March 15, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced that he expects to sign a proclamation of a state of emergency for the city today due to COVID-19. “Limiting close personal contact is our only real tool of mitigation, and on the advice of public health officials, and with the confirmation of local spread, we feel […]
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Twofold Pride
Oklahoma City will be home to two Pride celebrations this year. Board members from Oklahoma City Pride Alliance and 39th Street District Association decided to host their own events after they could not agree on a unified vision for Pride 2020. “There is a little confusion, and hopefully as we move through the next couple […]