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Mar 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Matthew McConaughey's Buzzing Comeback

Matthew McConaughey's return to acting was a bit bumpy. He showed up on the set of "The Rivals of Amziah King" with a swollen eye from a bee sting. He even joked about it. He was nervous, but he wasn't the only one. The whole crew was feeling it too. McConaughey had taken a break from acting for si

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Oklahoma State's Big Investments in Wrestling

Oklahoma State University (OSU) has been shaking things up in the wrestling world. They've hired Olympic champion David Taylor as their new head coach, with a massive contract worth $6 million over six years. But OSU isn't just investing in coaching. They're also diving into the entertainment indust

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Oklahoma Storms: A Night of Chaos

Early Sunday morning, Oklahoma was hit by a storm of storms! Severe weather, including tornadoes, wreaked havoc, tossing cars, and stripping roofs from buildings. The worst damage was in and around the state capital, Oklahoma City. By dawn, tens of thousands of homes and businesses were without powe

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Nov 01 2024WEATHER

Oklahoma Braces for Halloween Tornado Threat

Oklahoma is no stranger to severe weather, but the recent warning for possible tornadoes has everyone on edge. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties, including Adair, Cherokee, and Delaware. The watch is set to last from 7 p. m. to 10 p. m. in some areas, exten

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

Oklahoma Parents and Teachers Challenge Bible Mandate in Schools

In Oklahoma, there's a legal battle brewing over the use of the Bible in public schools. A group of parents, teachers, and ministers have filed a lawsuit against the state's top education official, Ryan Walters. They're trying to stop him from making schools include the Bible in lesson plans for stu

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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

Texas Wins Big in SEC Debut Red River Rivalry Game

Quinn Ewers, the star quarterback for the top-ranked Texas Longhorns, made a triumphant return from injury to lead his team to a decisive 34-3 victory over the 18th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. The game marked the first time the two teams faced off as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Ewers

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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

Longhorns' Comeback: How Texas Overcame Early Struggles to Beat Oklahoma

The Texas Longhorns had a rough start in their game against the Oklahoma Sooners. Quarterback Quinn Ewers, returning after an abdominal strain, completed just three out of five passes for 13 yards and threw an interception in the first quarter. But the Longhorns didn't let that shake them. Their run

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Bible Buying Battle: Oklahoma Schools Face Bid Controversy

Oklahoma has run into trouble with their plan to put Bibles in classrooms from fifth grade to high school. The state's Education Department set strict rules for the Bible purchase, which sparked complaints that only two Bibles endorsed by former President Donald Trump met the criteria. The demand fo

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Oklahoma's Bible Bid: A Strange Twist

Something peculiar is happening in Oklahoma. The state wants to buy 55,000 Bibles for its schools, but the rules are so specific that only two versions fit the bill – and they're both backed by former President Donald Trump. This isn't just any Bible; it must be a King James Version bound in leather

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Oklahoma's Bible Bid: A Musical Connection

In a surprising turn of events, Oklahoma is on the hunt for Bible suppliers. But these aren’t just any Bibles – they need to meet specific criteria that align with former President Donald Trump’s endorsed versions. The state wants Bibles that include the Pledge of Allegiance, the Declaration of Inde

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