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U.S. Dept. of Education sues OBU over LGBTQ students

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One of Oklahoma’s largest faith-based universities is among 25 higher education institutions named in a federal class-action lawsuit recently brought against the U.S. Department of Education. Filed by the nonprofit Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP), the lawsuit, Elizabeth Hunter, et al. v. U.S. Department of Education, is being brought against the department on behalf of…

Mid-America Prophecy Conference unlocks Bible truths

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Are world events – particularly in the Middle East – harbingers of Biblical prophecy? Is the growing conflict against Israel prophetic? Bible Prophecy as Written Ministries will host The Mid-America Prophecy Conference at Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills on May 28-29 in Tulsa. The conference theme is, “Is Jesus at the Door?” “This is not a…

Average gas price tops $3 and higher prices are predicted

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The national average price of gasoline on May 13 passed the $3 per gallon mark, according to GasBuddy. This is a milestone not seen since David Letterman still hosted Late Night, Pharrell’s hat was introduced to the world, and Kim and Kanye got hitched. GasBuddy previously predicted that gas prices may escalate past the key…

Apply for absentee ballots right now

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Voters who want absentee ballots for the June 8 Tulsa School bond election should apply, County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman said. Absentee ballots are available to any registered voters and no reason needs to be given for the request. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. on June 1. Voters can…

Address confirmations being sent

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Some voters in Tulsa County will get an “address confirmation notice” in the mail soon. Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman said federal law requires that address these notices be mailed to designated voters every two years. Not every voter will get a notice. State law clearly defines who should receive a notice and…

Democrats head to Tulsa May 28-30

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Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, plan on taking part in the remembrance of the Tulsa Race Riot/Massacre on May 28-30 in Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood. Booker, who made an unsuccessful run for the Democrat nomination for president in 2020, will not attend the event but will take part online….

New law about electronic car titles

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma is now the 25th state in the nation to enact legislation allowing the use of electronic titles and liens for vehicles, boats, trailers and farm equipment.  Senate Bill 998, authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, was approved by Gov. Kevin Stitt takes effect November 1.  “The…

Kuehn is a Presidential Scholar

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U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields. The Oklahoma scholars include (hometown, scholar, school, location): Locust Grove – Emily Jordan Benelli Ward, Locust Grove High School, Locust Grove, Oklahoma….

An armed Black Power march here on May 29

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The National Black Power Convention has announced plans for an “armed demonstration” on May 29 in Tulsa’s Greenwood District in remembrance of the 2021 Race Riot/Massacre. According to a press release, “National Black leaders and organizations from all over America will be speaking and attending over the three days  May 28-30). A highlight of the…

Teaching racism: Democrats steamed over HB1775

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Democrat and Republican leaders are sharply divided on whether children in Oklahoma should be indoctrinated with the view that America is dominated by “white racism.” According to Republican leaders, “Critical race theory” promotes racism and divides people. Democrat leaders want public school teachers to continue to be free to teach that “white supremacy” continues to…