Urban League of Greater OKC not holding annual back-to-school bash due to funding

IT’S BEEN A TRADITION FOR THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKC FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES, HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH. WE SERVED ABOUT 200 FAMILIES, AND SO WE DID 200 FAMILIES WITH $75 GIFT CARDS ...

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Diving Into Oklahoma's Summer Newcomers, Number Changes, Who Left and How Many Are On the OU Roster

Oklahoma’s current roster has 111 players on it. The Sooners’ spring roster had been reduced to 106, meaning Brent Venables ’ squad goes into the fall with a net of five more bodies than they had ...

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Fort Smith to feature Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe at block party celebration

The city of Fort Smith will feature Oklahoma City Thunder players and former Northside High School students Jaylin Williams ...

The city of Fort Smith will feature Oklahoma City Thunder players and former Northside High School students Jaylin Williams ...

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A symbol of hope: Survivor Tree sapling from OKC bombing planted in McAlester

On July 11, the McAlester High School FFA planted a sapling from the Oklahoma City Bombing survivor tree on the McAlester ...

On July 11, the McAlester High School FFA planted a sapling from the Oklahoma City Bombing survivor tree on the McAlester ...

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A Neurologist and a Mom Join Forces: the Real-World Evidence in the Fight for NurOwn’s Approval for People with ALS

The Real-World Evidence in the Citizens’ Petition Supports the Accelerated Approval of the Stem Cell Therapy that Was Helping ...

The Real-World Evidence in the Citizens’ Petition Supports the Accelerated Approval of the Stem Cell Therapy that Was Helping ...

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Lawsuit against Oklahoma Catholic charter school dropped following Supreme Court ruling

An County lawsuit challenging a Catholic charter school has been dropped following the school’s failed appeal to the U.S.

An County lawsuit challenging a Catholic charter school has been dropped following the school’s failed appeal to the U.S.

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Ardmore City Schools announce plans to implement new cell phone ban for 2025-26 school year

Ardmore City Schools will be implementing a new policy in the upcoming school year banning the use of cell phones during school days.

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Oklahoma's Malachi Witherspoon, Easton Carmichael Taken in MLB Draft

The Sooners had three players selected in Sunday's first three rounds, led by first-rounder Kyson Witherspoon.

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Oklahoma Charter School Board votes for investigative audit of Epic Charter Schools

The Oklahoma Charter School Board voted on Monday to hire an accounting firm to do an independent audit of Epic Charter Schools.This comes after Epic announced ...

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New Oklahoma City Public Schools AD Shane Sanders has history as player, coach, principal

Shane Sanders, the current supervisor of secondary principals for Oklahoma City Public Schools, now will serve as the district’s new executive director of athletics.

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How This New Orleans Chef Broke An 86-Year Void

In New Orleans, Chef Dee Lavigne has reopened a door that closed nearly nine decades ago—and she’s carrying forward a legacy ...

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MLB Draft: Every high school player selected in the first round

The first round of the 2025 MLB Draft is in the books. Forty-three picks came off the board in the first round last night at ...

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New Oklahoma City Public Schools AD Shane Sanders has history as player, coach, principal

The current supervisor of secondary principals for Oklahoma City Public Schools is shifting responsibilities and now will serve as the district’s new executive director of athletics. The ...

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Bucks introduce Myles Turner

Myles Turner wants to keep contending for NBA titles. That’s why he decided to challenge an old cliche, one that he doesn’t ...

Myles Turner wants to keep contending for NBA titles. That’s why he decided to challenge an old cliche, one that he doesn’t ...

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Oklahoma pot farm pimp from China sentenced to prison

Feng Jiang was sentenced in Oklahoma County District Court. He faces deportation to China after his release from prison.

Feng Jiang was sentenced in Oklahoma County District Court. He faces deportation to China after his release from prison.

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Grocery store closures in small Oklahoma towns potentially leave 85 employees jobless

Four grocery stores in small Oklahoma towns are closing on Aug. 16, potentially leaving 85 employees without jobs and ...

Four grocery stores in small Oklahoma towns are closing on Aug. 16, potentially leaving 85 employees without jobs and ...

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Indeed and Glassdoor to cut 1,300 jobs, boost AI use

Their Japanese parent company said Glassdoor will fold into Indeed. The company wants more AI use, particularly in writing ...

Their Japanese parent company said Glassdoor will fold into Indeed. The company wants more AI use, particularly in writing ...

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Construction zones

With several MAPS 4 projects under construction, the city’s preparing a bond package to help maintain streets, bridges and ...

With several MAPS 4 projects under construction, the city’s preparing a bond package to help maintain streets, bridges and ...

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CNN goes inside the academy preparing air traffic controllers to manage the high-stress and high-stakes skies

The academy “is the introduction into air traffic,” said Chris Wilbanks, FAA vice president for mission support. “This really ...

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AP source: Chet Holmgren and Oklahoma City Thunder agree on a 5-year contract extension

Chet Holmgren has agreed on a five-year contract extension worth nearly $240 million to remain with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The ...

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Chet Holmgren receives big salary extension from OKC Thunder

Chet Holmgren has agreed on a five-year contract extension worth nearly $240 million to remain with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The ...

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3 Pitt players in NBA summer league

Former Pitt mens’ basketball standouts Bub Carrington, Blake Hinson, and Zack Austin look to continue their NBA journeys at the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas July 10-20. Carrington is expected ...

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Oklahoma workforce significantly benefits from higher education, study finds

Every dollar the Legislature invests in the state’s public higher education system produces over $17 in economic output, a ...

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Thunder extend Chet Holmgren's contract; Jalen Williams next

Tim Reynolds: Wednesday: Amazon exclusively reveals groups for Emirates NBA Cup 2025. Video with NBA on Prime analyst Blake ...

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