Much of Oklahoma’s history was made on horseback. From the sooners who arrived early into the territory to steal Native Americans’ land to the riders of the Chisholm Trail, it has been riders and their trusty companions who defined the state’s early history. Even in the 21st century, riders on horseback have become the saving […]
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Summer Guide: Party mindset
Rocklahoma is always one of the biggest and best annual parties this state has to offer, but the annual Pryor rock pilgrimage shifts into a higher gear when party-life philosopher and metal maestro Andrew W.K. hits the stage. W.K. (short for Wilkes-Krier), has had a presence on the national music scene since the early 2000s, […]
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Cover Story: Historic howl: Miss Blues shouts her roots from the cotton fields to the history books
“Every generation has to change the music,” Minner said, “otherwise, your mom might come to the party.”
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Crime victims, domestic violence groups, others advocate for Marsy’s Law
“Victims can be taken to court over and over, sometimes over a period of years,” Peery said. “The right to a speedy trial doesn’t happen for victims. … The process of the court just re-traumatizes victims.”
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Chicken-Fried News: Cheating kids
A misinterpreted law led the Oklahoma Tax Commission to fail to distribute funds to 419 school districts.
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Nationwide farming coalition helps Oklahoma veterans
For Brian Chambers, life after deployment is a struggle in some ways. “I was a special missions aviator in the Air Force for eight years. We were everywhere — Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa — and I was lucky; I didn’t sustain serious injury physically, but I do have some issues mentally. It’s hard to explain, but […]
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Old Crow Medicine Show and Turnpike Troubadours remember Merle Haggard ahead of Muskogee’s G Fest
Merle Haggard was originally scheduled to headline the first G Fest before his death in April.
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Red Earth Golf Tournament benefits a nonprofit’s efforts to promote culture
“A lot of people that get a team have done it for numerous years, but we always have room for new people as well,” he said.
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Nonprofit organization bolsters recent graduates and public schools
Teach For America helps underserved schools in Oklahoma with specially trained teachers.
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Chicken-Fried News: Hazardous ’Homa
The good news is Oklahoma City isn’t the most dangerous city in the state.