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AAA Oklahoma Provides Insight on Car Insurance Coverage for Hail Damage

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OKLAHOMA CITY Severe weather events, including a tornado, strong winds and severe hail, cause significant damage across the Sooner State. With hailstones reaching golf ball size in diameter, vehicles in affected areas undoubtedly faced damage. AAA Oklahoma, a leading provider of insurance and automotive services, is here to address the common question on many vehicle…

OK National Guard trains in Hawaii

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POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII –  More than 30 Oklahoma Army National Guard engineers assigned to the 3120th Engineer Company, 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, arrived at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, June 11, where for the next few weeks they will be renovating the Girl Scouts of Hawaii’s Camp Kilohana. Capt. Ryne Webster, commander of…

AAA Route 66 Road Fest – the mother of all road fests

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If you are a fan of Route 66, classic cars, Americana, the colorful history of The Mother Road, or just looking for a fun, family-friendly weekend activity –  you have found it! Experience Route 66 Like Never Before: Explore the history of Route 66 through interactive exhibits Marvel at hundreds of classic cars Enjoy our…

Participate in the Music of Dan Forest, composer, pianist, educator at Asbury

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Come sing with Dan Forrest and the Tulsa Community Choir! On August 25-26, 2023 Asbury Church will host the Tulsa Community Hymn Festival with acclaimed composer/arranger, Dan Forrest. For this event, we are creating the Tulsa Community Choir, a 200-voice choir comprised of Tulsa area choirs and individual singers. Important Information: Location: Asbury Church (6767…

Oklahoma Supreme Court continues pro-Abortion rulings

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court has declared two state laws restricting abortion to be unconstitutional, citing an earlier ruling in which the court declared abortion is a right granted by the Oklahoma Constitution despite the fact that the state constitution contains no language directly or implicitly addressing abortion. In a March case, Oklahoma Call for Reproductive…

‘Flag Day Ceremony’ presented by Broken Arrow Military History Center

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The Military History Center in Broken Arrow, OK is hosting its annual Flag Day Ceremony at the Center’s museum location in the Rose District of Broken Arrow.  The museum is located at 112 North Main Street in downtown Broken Arrow.  The ceremony will be held on Flag Day, Wednesday June 14 at 7 PM.  A…

Tornado records topped during May

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Central Oklahoma has often been characterized as a haven for tornadoes, with some of that perception based in reality – and myth. There has been nothing mythical about that reputation in 2023, however. At least 11 tornadoes touched down in central Oklahoma on May 11, adding to persistent tornadic activity in that region during the…

9.12 Breakfast with U.S. Congressman Hern

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U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern has requested to join us for a breakfast meeting on Thursday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. The congressman will provide a re-cap of this past year in the U.S. House of Representatives and alert us to new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. We will meet at The Big Biscuit at…

Oklahoma employers partner with ODOC to offer returning citizens job opportunities

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“Just talking to some of the guys and women, it’s very scary for them coming out,” ODOC Hope Ambassador Tammey Lane said. “They don’t know which way to go to be successful in the community.” But there is hope. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections and Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board recently hosted the Fair Chance…

OSU launches first-of-its-kind Athletic Training – ECHO

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(TULSA, May 25, 2023) — In collaboration with the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute (HPNRI), OSU Center for Health Sciences launched an Athletic Training – Sports Medicine Project ECHO line Wednesday. “This new ECHO line, developed in partnership with OSU’s Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, will allow us to support…