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OK rated No. 1 in gambling addiction

May 5, 2022

When it comes to gambling addiction, Oklahoma is ranked No. 1 in the nation in number of casinos per capita, number of gambling machines per capita, the legality of daily fantasy sports and legality of sports gambling. That’s according to a national study by WalletHub.com’s study, “2022’s Most Gambling-Addicted States.” WalletHub compared the 50 states…

Federal authorities uncover avian flu in Sequoyah County

May 5, 2022

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Sequoyah County. The virus was found in a commercial poultry flock. “While this case of HPAI is not unexpected, we have…

PGA Foundation donates $250K

May 5, 2022

The PGA of America, through its foundation PGA REACH, is donating $250,000 toward improvements and upgrades to Tulsa’s public golf courses. Mayor G.T. Bynum, Tulsa Parks officials, the PGA of America, and members of the Citizens Golf Advisory Committee announced the donation. “Our golf courses are city-owned assets, and we want them to be something…

Hern to speak to Republican women

May 5, 2022

Republican Women of Tulsa County will hear U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, at their luncheon on May 10 at 11:30 at the Tulsa Country Club, 701 N. Union Ave. Reservations can be made at [email protected].

The American Red Cross needs blood

May 5, 2022

The American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in need. This spring, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply for those…

Stop smoking on Mother’s Day May 8

May 5, 2022

This Mother’s Day, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is offering up to 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy, rather than the two weeks typically offered. Registrants will also receive up to five Quit Coach calls for those who enroll in the All Access plan. The increased nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patches or lozenges) is a…

Mid-America Prophecy Conference

May 5, 2022

Author Phillip Goodman announced that the Mid-America Prophecy Conference will be May 13-14 at the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills , 1902 E. 71st. Street. The theme of the conference is “Is America a Christian Nation – Past, Present, Prophetic?” The theme verse is Jonah 3:9-10 – “When God saw … they turned from their wicked…

Crowded Fields: 2 US Senate seats are up for grabs

April 28, 2022

Terms in the U.S. Senate are generally staggered and it’s rare when a state has two contested elections in the same year. But that is the case in Oklahoma this year. U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, is up for re-election after finishing a six-year term. He has drawn a credible Republican challenger while six Democrats…

Bynum’s budget has $1m for grave excavation work

April 28, 2022

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum has submitted his budget for fiscal year 2023 and it is $944.9 million – an increase of $145.5 million (18.2%). The budget includes $1,000,000.00 to dig up graves and DNA analysis in connection with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (Race Riot). Bynum’s budget includes police academies for 90 cadets – the…

Owasso teacher is allowed to resign

April 28, 2022 Ray Carter

An Owasso teacher has been allowed to resign despite a public allegation that he engaged in grooming, following publicity regarding the teacher’s social media postings. On April 11, the “Libs of TikTok” Twitter account shared a TikTok video posted by Owasso teacher Tyler Wrynn in which Wrynn declared, “If your parents don’t accept you for…