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Prophecy Conference April 4-6 here

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Two great signs – the Gospel and the Nation Israel – will be the theme for the 10th Annual Mid-America Prophecy Conference April 4-6 at the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills, 1902 E. 71st St. “This is not a ‘prophecy playground’ conference,” said author Philip Goodman of Bibleprophecyaswritten.com. “It is rooted in the Bible as a…

Blocking RR crossings

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The full House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would fine rail companies for blocking railroad intersections with stopped trains. House Bill 2472 would authorize municipalities, county sheriffs and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to issue a citation to any person or corporation that blocks a railroad intersection for longer than ten minutes. The bill…

Five headed to the Rogers Hall of Fame

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What do rock-and-roll legend Leon Russell and S. E. Hinton, author of The Outsiders, have in common? They are both members of the Tulsa Will Rogers High School Hall of Fame. They’ll be joined by a new class of Hall of Fame inductees during ceremonies on March 29.  The list is: R. David Bynum, cell…

American Ninja Warrior show is coming back to OKC

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The Oklahoma State Capitol will host American Ninja Warrior again this spring. Oklahoma City was announced along with Los Angeles, Atlanta, Baltimore, Seattle, and Cincinnati as host cities. “I am excited about the announcement from NBC that American Ninja Warrior will be taped in front of the Oklahoma State Capitol for the second time,” said…

Hydration is important in winter

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STILLWATER – Most people do not think twice about keeping themselves hydrated during the hot summer months. However, keeping your body hydrated is important all year long, even in the winter. Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist, said staying hydrated is important all year long.  “Hydration is a key factor in overall…

HUD gives Tulsa funds for housing

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OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $584,874 to 7 public housing authorities across the Oklahoma to continue helping public housing residents participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and/or reside in public housing to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on public assistance and rental…

Rules for food mixed with marijuana

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As a requirement under existing state law, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging current businesses manufacturing or selling food products infused with or containing CBD and/or medical marijuana to obtain their food licenses by April 26. Based on current definition in state statute and recent reports by consumers, many of these new,…

Annual event for Tulsa Boy’s Home

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Tulsa Boy’s Home will host their annual spring luncheon at 11 a.m. April 4 at the Renaissance Hotel, 6808 S. 107th E. Ave. This is the major fundraiser for the Women’s Association of Tulsa Boy’s Home. All proceeds benefit the home. Tulsa Boy’s Home was founded in 1918 by leaders of First Presbyterian Church of…

Tornado Summit will be March 4-6

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More than 50 experts from around the country will share their knowledge on disaster preparedness and recovery at the 2019 National Tornado Summit March 4-6 in Oklahoma City. “This conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover how to prepare for the worst but also how to recover quickly and efficiently from all types of disasters,”…

Free World War 1 lectures at TCC

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Professor Philip D. Smith, PhD, will host two lectures on March 14 and April 18 on World War I at the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus Center for Creativity at 9th Street and Boston Avenue. On March 14, Professor Paddy Swiney will speak on “World War I and the Founding of the Czech State: Breaking…