Kelly, an attorney, drew fire last year after being charged with driving under the influence, his second DUI charge since 2009. A felony conviction — the case is still pending — would require him to step down. His challengers include John E. Bilbury III, Lillie R. Buckner, Randon Gibson, John A. Pettis Jr., Ben T. […]
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Marrs invaders
Gary Marrs Greiner, a graphic-design team leader for Hobby Lobby, described himself as a limited-government conservative who believes government works best at the local level and that his life is guided by a biblical worldview. “My life motto is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever,” he said. “That’s what I’m all about, and […]
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Appoint of order
Credit: Brad Gregg Paddack, who lost that 2010 election to Janet Barresi, has filed a joint resolution to make the job appointive instead of elective. The legislator has said the proposal — which would also make the offices of insurance and labor commissioners appointed positions — has nothing whatsoever to do with that previous race. […]
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Sieg House!
Credit: Brad Gregg 1. Punch and/or punt babies or little old ladies. 2. Tell a crowd your first order of business will be to mend your broken heart. 3. Wear a swastika or Nazi uniform. Anywhere. Anytime. For any reason. For some reason, Rule No. 3 somehow seems to trip up a depressing number of […]
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Primary purpose
The seat, traditionally held by a Democrat, opened in February when former state Rep. Al McAffrey successfully ran for Senate District 46, which was vacated when Sen. Andrew Rice moved to Tennessee. Located in central Oklahoma City, HD 88 is roughly defined by N.W. 50th and N.W. 10th streets, Santa Fe Avenue and Interstate 44. […]
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Racing Dreams
It’s not the go-kart you once rode up and down your driveway. These no-suspension, sponsor-stickered mini stock cars reach speeds of 80 miles per hour as they circle the track, their drivers’ rears a mere inch off the ground. “What kind of parents would let their kids go that fast when they’re not even old […]
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Pounding the pavement
Darlene Spry is among the thousands of runners who will hit the streets Sunday for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. For her, the race holds special meaning. On the morning of April 19, 1995, Spry’s mother and son were expected to be at the Social Security office of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. By […]
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After Rice
Even so, Democratic state Rep. Al McAffrey and Republican attorney Jason Reese, the candidates squaring off in Tuesday’s special election, both said they’re confident in the race for Senate District 46. McAffrey, the son of a Baptist minister, runs several businesses, including a funeral home. He has spent the last five years representing House District […]
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Know your Snooki!
Chicken-Fried News weeps for the future. Seriously, however, OU English composition graduate teaching assistant Sarah Barry came up with the 3000-level course, which was offered during the intersession that ended Aug. 20. The class analyzed how the cast members of MTV’s monster hit “reality” series interacted with one another — more than sexually, you mean? […]
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Start your engines
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said he is hopeful Grand Prix racing will be a reality in Oklahoma City, maybe as soon as 2012. Senate Bill 160, the Municipal Motor Vehicle Racing Act, would allow a city or public trust to issue racing permits for street races and allow permit holders to limit access […]