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Oklahoma City priest named bishop of Salina
For the second time in four years, Pope Benedict XVI has appointed an Oklahoma City priest as a bishop.
Missouri-Oklahoma Preview
The last time Missouri earned a thrilling win over a high-profile opponent, it lost its next game in the Sooner State. The fourth-ranked Tigers will try to avoid a repeat and hold on to their share of the Big 12 lead as they play at Oklahoma on Monday night during another stop on their conference farewell tour.
Oklahoma City Thunder a Team with Few Flaws - a...
I guess they do it to sell newspapers but how can anyone claim that the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with the best record in the entire NBA, have "serious flaws?" I've been one to point out how the Thunder have trouble defending against the three when Thabo...
Oklahoma City Council seeks control over...
Members of the Oklahoma City Council will press the Oklahoma Legislature to give local authorities more power to control disclosure rules for election spending. Councilmen Pete White and Ed Shadid are leading the charge to ask lawmakers to overhaul the state law governing local elections or write a new one.
Tony Parker Manhandles the Oklahoma City Thunder -...
Just when it looked like the Oklahoma City Thunder had got past their inability to stop the three while Thabo Sefolosha is injured, the San Antonio Spurs welcomed them to town and schooled them, winning 107-96. To be fair, the three point success of the Spurs isn't what beat...
No. 6 Baylor edges Oklahoma State 64-60
The number of available players on Oklahoma State's roster continues to dwindle, and the Cowboys keep fighting -- no matter the opponent. Suspended guard Cezar Guerrero joined an increasing number of sidelined players on coach Travis Ford's team but Oklahoma State still managed to take a lead in the final 2 minutes against another top-10 opponent before losing 64-60 to No.
Oklahoma Christian University selects next...
Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City has chosen John deSteiguer, its current head of advancement, to lead the school when current President Mike O'Neal retires this year.
Daequan Cook's Defense Saves Oklahoma City Thunder...
It seems a lot the talk recently with the Oklahoma City Thunder surrounds Thabo Sefolosha's injury and the team having to survive without his defense until he returns. The side story is that James Harden does not seem to be the man to step in and replace that defense in the...
Oklahoma City Thunder No Longer Overshadowed by...
Throughout the entire game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies, the announcers talked about how this was a great and exciting young rivalry. I can see that and have always felt that Oklahoma City and Memphis would be great rivals.
Oklahoma the latest state to pin problems on video...
An Oklahoma legislator is proposing a 'what about the children?' bill (HB 2696) that aims to tax violent video games. Former schoolteacher and current Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, William T. Fourkiller, wants to levy an excise tax rate of one percent on the sale of violent video games; because these games supposedly spawn the obese bullies which plague our society.

County expo center kicking up some dust
Team roping, barrel racing, horse shows and open rides are just a few events stirring the dust at the McClain County Expo Center.
Poor man's soup lunch during quilt show Feb. 3
Dozens of quilts and aprons will be shown by the McClain County Home and Community Education (HCE) groups February 2 through 4.
Salvation Army bell ringing surpasses goal
The Salvation Army bell ringing proved successful, raising over $10,000 for McClain County.
Pair apprehended after high-speed chase
McClain County sheriff's deputies and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol apprehended one white male and one black male, both from Wynnewood, at mile marker 91 Saturday around noon.
Mock Election
Marilyn McReynolds, secretary of the McClain County Election Board, invites all voters in McClain County to participate in a public mock election on Monday, Jan. 9, through Thursday, Jan. 12. Voters who visit the McClain County Election Board office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. will have an opportunity to view Oklahoma's new voting machines and to cast a mock election ballot before the new statewide voting system is used for the first time in the Feb. 14, 2012 elections.
Mock election to test new voting devices
New voting technology will be tested by the public at the McClain County Election Board for four days.
McClain County chosen for six of 22 ASCOG REAP...
McClain County has reaped a bucket load of grant funds from The Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOGs).
Biggest year ever for Operation Christmas
McClain County Operation Christmas recorded its biggest year ever this season helping over 1,000 individuals.
Two alleged burglars identified by witnesses
Witnesses are the reason two McClain County citizens now have their stolen items back after being burglarized in two separate incidents.
Larceny of merchandise, bogus check charges filed
Four misdemeanor charges have been filed on separate individuals in McClain County District Court.
Prescription fraud case settled
A woman attempting to obtain a prescription narcotic by fraud entered a plea in McClain County District Court.
Deadline for giving nears
McClain County Operation Christmas is a means of giving so others less fortunate may have a good Christmas.
Sheriff's office up-to-date with new...
The McClain County Sheriff's Office has taken a giant step forward in its communication capabilities with new radios and mobile laptop computers.
Truancy subpoenas issued by district attorney's...
The truancy law has reached out in McClain County charging eight parents or guardians for not having their children in school.
Application deadline nears
McClain County Operation Christmas is full speed ahead, with the December 2 application deadline for assistance nearing.
Over 911 pounds of narcotics seized
Two days following the huge chop shop bust, the McClain County Sheriff's Office and other authorities intercepted a large amount of narcotics.
Operation dismantled
Over $1.3 million in illegal drugs and equipment were seized during a major bust executed by the McClain County Sheriff's Office and other agencies.
Earthquakes, tornadoes
McClain and Cleveland County residents, along the rest of the state and southwest region, were greeted with a jolt last Saturday night just before 11 p.m. when the largest earthquake in Oklahoma History struck from out of nowhere.
Tax statements arrive this week
Computers have been humming and the rattle of paper prevalent in the McClain County Treasurer's Office in preparation to mail the 2011 tax statements.
Women released on PR bonds
Two women were released on personal recognizance bonds after appearing in McClain County District Court on separate charges.
Arrest warrants issued against four individuals
Four different individuals are wanted on outstanding arrest warrants from McClain County District Court for alleged crimes they committed.
McClain Co. earns StormReady status
National Weather Service officials have recognized McClain County, Okla. as a StormReady® community. "StormReady encourages communities to take a proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations and public awareness in partnership with their local NWS office," said Rick Smith, warning coordination meteorologist of the NWS in Norman.  
McClain County draws new district lines
McClain County recently completed drawing new district lines based on the 2010 Census. The county's population leapt from 27,742 in 2000 to 34,506 in the recent census, a 24.4 percent increase according to Census data....
Youth Speak Out November 3
The Community Alliance of Resources for Everyone (C.A.R.E.) is pleased to announce a Youth Speak Out for McClain and Garvin Counties.
Burn ban back
McClain County was out from under a burn ban for an hour Tuesday when Governor Mary Fallin lifted the ban for McClain and numerous other counties.

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