Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?
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Quick Glance: Beyoncé: Diversity in Country Music and Challenges Ahead
- Beyoncé's latest project is not only No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the second consecutive week, but she became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country album chart.
- Beyoncé's steamrolling into country music – and her motivation behind it — has reignited discussions about the genre’s origins and its diversity.
- Reyna Roberts is part of a new generation of artists, like Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and Willie Jones, who are fusing country with other genres like hip-hop.
- Fans and experts seem to agree that Beyoncé has created an education on Black country trailblazers like Linda Martell and Rhiannon Giddens, and is providing an immeasurable amount of attention toward existing artists.
ESPN Sources: The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Mark Daigneault has been voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's NBA coach of the year ... Show more
How the disappearance of two Kansas moms led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma: The search for two missing Kansas women came to a fatal end last weekend when Oklahoma ...
apnews.com/article/bodies-found-missing-kansas-women-search-oklahoma-91796a0b0b4d02db3d593da9c1bf0f5a
Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Case of Missing Kansas Moms
- Four individuals were apprehended and charged in connection with the disappearance of two Kansas moms, including the grandmother of one of the missing children.
- The individuals were apprehended in relation to the disappearance of Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39.
- Butler and Kelley, who were acquainted, were reported missing after their vehicle was discovered off Oklahoma State Highway 95 on March 30.
- All four suspects faced charges such as First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the First Degree.
Salem’s Satanic Temple pipe bomb arrest: Man accused of throwing explosive onto porch
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/salems-satanic-temple-pipe-bomb-arrest-man-accused-of-throwing-explosive-onto-porch/
Anti-Woke Oklahoma Schools Boss Ryan Walters’ Event Labeled a ‘PR Stunt’: Ryan Walters was heckled out of a state college’s Turning Point USA “town hall ...
thedailybeast.com/anti-woke-oklahoma-schools-boss-ryan-walters-event-labeled-a-pr-stunt
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The Supreme Court opens the door to more discrimination claims involving job transfers
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245309316/supreme-court-decision-employee-discrimination-work-transfers
Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna breaks discus throw record that stood since 1986: Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania broke a world record in the discus throw that had stood ...
abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/lithuanias-mykolas-alekna-breaks-discus-throw-record-stood-109231765
DEI ‘lives on’ after Supreme Court ruling, but critics see an opening: Legal experts largely agreed the Muldrow ruling lowered the bar in workplace bias claims ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/19/dei-supreme-court-muldrow/
NEW: Judd Blevins, an Oklahoma city councilman with white nationalist ties, is voted out of office in a closely watched recall election. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oklahoma-judd-blevins-enid-city-council-recall-election-rcna146029
Voters in Enid, Oklahoma, oust city council member with ties to white nationalism
pbs.org/newshour/politics/voters-in-enid-oklahoma-oust-city-council-member-with-ties-to-white-nationalism
Quick Glance: Enid, Oklahoma Residents Remove Council Member Associated with White Nationalism
- In Enid, a city in northwest Oklahoma, residents ousted a city council member with ties to white nationalism, as indicated by unofficial results released on Tuesday on the Oklahoma Election Board website.
- Following the reporting of results from all four precincts in Ward 1 in Enid, it was revealed that voters decided to remove 42-year-old Judd Blevins. Instead, Cheryl Patterson, a grandmother and longtime youth leader at a local church, was chosen to take his place.
- Despite his connections to white nationalist groups, Blevins, an Iraq War veteran, was narrowly elected to the position last year.
- The initiative for the recall in Oklahoma was instigated by two long-time Enid residents, close friends Connie Vickers and Nancy Presnall, both Democrats in a region where Republicans hold a voter registration advantage of nearly 4-to-1.
Through gardens, these Native communities are cultivating a solution to climate change
pbs.org/newshour/nation/through-gardens-these-native-communities-are-cultivating-a-solution-to-climate-change
Elena Kagan Headed Off Disaster While Delivering a Victory for Civil Rights: Workers punished with discriminatory transfers waited decades for this decision.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-elena-kagan-tactical-victory-civil-rights-plaintiffs.html
Michael Smith's Final 3 Words Before Oklahoma Execution: Michael Smith, who was convicted for fatally shooting two people in 2002, was executed on Thursday.
newsweek.com/michael-smith-final-three-words-before-oklahoma-execution-1887123
National Recording Registry adds songs from Abba, Biggie, the Chicks: The Library of Congress announced its 2024 selections, including The Notorious B.I.G ...
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/16/library-congress-recording-registry/
NASA chief says 'secretive' China hides military space projects: Nelson has regularly warned that the world may face dire consequences if China reaches the ...
businessinsider.com/nasa-chief-says-secretive-china-hides-military-space-projects-2024-4
Why a state senator is blocking two executive nominations by Gov. Kevin Stitt: Sen. Carri Hicks of OKC says the governor's nominees were unqualified to fulfill ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/04/17/oklahoma-state-senator-carri-hicks-refuses-nominees-osde-department-libraries/73342565007/
When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?: Voter rejection of a stadium sales tax plan for the Kansas City Royals and ...
apnews.com/article/royals-chiefs-stadiums-taxes-public-funding-f1381c8916144371b3037ebc5b2dcc47
Judd Blevins, Official With White Nationalist Ties, Voted Out in Recall: Judd Blevins, who marched at the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville ...
thedailybeast.com/judd-blevins-official-with-white-nationalist-ties-voted-out-in-recall
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Let voters decide on stadium subsidies: Although we may love sports, American voters have demonstrated that we’re not always willing to give billions of dollars ...
thehill.com/opinion/finance/4589365-let-voters-decide-on-stadium-subsidies/
The 'devil comet' is passing by the earth. Here's how to get a glimpse in Oklahoma
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/18/see-the-devil-comet-as-it-passes-by-the-earth-heres-how/73357132007/
Quick Glance: Return of the 'Devil Comet' after 71 Years
- The green, horned 'Devil comet' is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.
- The comet, whose nucleus has a 34km diameter, has been likened to Halley's comet due to its molecular structure and was nicknamed 'Devil comet' due to eruptions from its nucleus.
- The 'Devil comet,' also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, becomes more visible as it gets closer to the sun due to its hot icy core and gas trail. It will be at its brightest on 22 April, but finding it might be challenging as it competes with the full moon.
- Experts suggest initially spotting the comet with binoculars or a telescope, although it will also be visible to the naked eye. It is considered a piece of history and special due to its brightness.
House GOP’s old bull prepares for his toughest rodeo yet: Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) has called his new Appropriations Committee chairship a "dream come true ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/15/tom-cole-gop-maga-00151980
109-Year-Old Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre Appeal to Oklahoma Supreme Court in Reparations Case
democracynow.org/2024/4/4/headlines/109_year_old_survivors_of_tulsa_race_massacre_appeal_to_oklahoma_supreme_court_in_reparations_case
Law to change graduation requirements in Oklahoma schools nearing final approval: Here's what you should know about a major change in the courses students need ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/19/oklahoma-high-school-graduation-requirements-change-nearing-final-approval/73369002007/
Okla. Supreme Court to weigh nation’s first religious charter school: The Oklahoma Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over a proposed Catholic charter school ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/02/oklahoma-religious-charter-school-supreme-court-hearing/
Republicans in Oklahoma House pass bill to allow state arrest of undocumented migrants
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/19/oklahoma-house-gop-immigration-bill-heads-to-senate-kevin-stitt/73374377007/
Crocs in the chamber? Politicians test boundaries of parliamentary dress code: Some state MPs are ditching their collared shirts, voting in their activewear and ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/crocs-in-the-chamber-politicians-test-boundaries-of-parliamentary-dress-code-20240402-p5fgq1.html
LIVE: Crowds in Oklahoma watch the total solar eclipsePeople gather in Millerton, Oklahoma, to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse ... Show more #LIVE #Eclipse2024 #solareclipse #totaleclipse #Reuters #live #news #NorthAmerica #Mexico #Canada #NASA #space #weather #science #sun #moon #moon #TotalSolarEclipse #PathOfTotality
Muslim-American Rolla Abdeljawad says it’s time to "defend the right to free speech" after she was visited by the FBI at her Oklahoma doorstep for ... Show more
Family of Murdered Kansas Moms Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley Lose It in Court
thedailybeast.com/family-of-murdered-kansas-moms-veronica-butler-and-jilian-kelley-lose-it-in-court
Paid articlePaid Could Oklahomans have a harder time getting issues on ballots? Yes, if Gov. Stitt signs this bill
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/18/oklahoma-ballot-initiatives-governor-kevin-stitt-deciding-on-bill-adding-fee/73369463007/
Why April's total solar eclipse will be a historic event in the US: The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. won't be until August 2044.
abcnews.go.com/US/aprils-total-solar-eclipse-historic-event-us/story
Letters on Trump's praise of Putin; call for end of prison rodeo; how trauma plays role
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/13/questioning-trumps-praise-of-putin-calling-for-end-of-prison-rodeo/73209478007/
Houston Texans: Draft looks different after breakthrough season: After striking first-round gold with C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson a year ago ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-nfl-draft-nick-caserio-second-round-19409540.php
Pools of Blood Found By Car of Missing Kansas Moms: Jillian Kelley and her friend Veronica Butler may have been shot, according to a new report.
thedailybeast.com/pools-of-blood-found-by-car-of-missing-kansas-moms
Murdered mother and friend were ‘lured’ to remote spot by stun gun-brandishing members of anti-government group 'God's Misfits'
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/oklahoma-missing-women-bodies-found-b2529119.html
OKC Thunder to host pregame event during 2024 NBA Playoffs: The OKC Thunder announced Monday that it'll begin each home game of the NBA Playoffs with Thunder UP ...
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/15/okc-thunder-pregame-events-scissortail-park-2024-nba-playoffs/73333918007/
A Diplomat’s Visits to Oklahoma Highlight Contacts Between Chinese Officials and Community Leaders Accused of Crimes
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OKC bombing, 29 years later: Memories of resilience, compassion amid a painful moment in history
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/19/the-oklahoma-city-bombing-stories-responders-29-years-later/73356356007/
Is Ryan Walters the 'Music Man' of Oklahoma? He has failed on every level to be a leader
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/04/ryan-walters-oklahoma-state-department-education-needs-new-leader-opinion/73167208007/
'Libs of TikTok' creator, Ryan Walters' appointee Chaya Raichik added to SPLC extremist list
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/06/libs-of-tiktok-creator-chaya-raichik-extremist-list-oklahoma-southern-poverty-law-center/73215465007/
We asked if you planned to buy a Bible from Donald Trump. Here's what you said.: Here's what you said when we asked if you were going to buy Donald Trump's "God ...
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/04/10/donald-trump-is-selling-bibles-you-weighed-in-whether-you-would-buy-one/73195462007/
Last remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors argue for appeal in reparations lawsuit dismissal
abcnews.go.com/US/remaining-tulsa-race-massacre-survivors-argue-appeal-reparations/story
Democrats call education board's rules 'void' and say AG Gentner Drummond is on their side
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/11/education-department-rules-agency-departures-questioned-by-democrats/73289358007/
Donald Trump Warned Over Breaking Gag Order: A gag order was imposed last week in the former president's hush money case regarding Stormy Daniels.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-gag-order-hush-money-trial-1885508
Content creation proving lucrative for many laid-off workers seeking flexibility: In an estimated $250 billion industry, some content creators make more than ...
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US state of Oklahoma: Two-time murderer executed by lethal injection: The man shot two people in 2002 - Now the death sentence against him has been carried out ...
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Talent drain at Oklahoma State Department of Education: More than 130 staffers have left
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/11/ryan-walters-osde-has-lost-more-than-130-staffers-including-key-positions/73266119007/
Budget standoff at Oklahoma Legislature drags on for second week: The House says its budget numbers aren't quite ready; Senate says it won't move forward without ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/04/11/oklahoma-legislature-budget-impasse-senate-house-standoff/73276375007/
Looking to move in 2024? Louisville among 10 best places to relocate to, ranking says
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More electric vehicle charging stations in the works along Oklahoma’s interstates
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/02/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-oklahoma-being-built-i-35-i-40-i-44/73177947007/
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Oklahomans deserve a voice in deciding our laws. Keep the ballot initiative as it is
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/15/oklahoma-legislature-bill-change-ballot-initiatives-silences-oklahomans/73305852007/
Governor's appointments face 'imminent legal peril' if AG's opinion stands, court filings say
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/10/oklahoma-gov-kevin-stitt-cabinet-appointments-at-odds-ag-gentner-drummond/73258915007/
Stitt appoints Norman business owner to the Oklahoma State University board of regents
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/campus/2024/04/06/osu-board-regents-norman-ok-business-owner-susan-bergen-stitt/73217642007/
Judd Blevins was voted out of Enid. We never should’ve elected him to begin with.
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/05/judd-blevins-enid-election-white-nationalist/73205802007/
Does the turnpike authority have an unfair advantage over homeowners? This family fought and won
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/11/oklahoma-turnpike-authority-eminent-domain-lawsuit-kickapoo-turnpike/73179964007/
Class sizes in OKC schools will be going up thanks to the end of COVID -era funding
oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/04/18/okcps-average-class-sizes-increasing-for-2024-25-school-year/73315800007/
Did Prosecutors’ Sex Shaming Help Send Brenda Andrew to Death Row?: The Supreme Court will soon decide whether to hear an appeal in her case, which ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/01/us/supreme-court-death-penalty-sex-shaming.html
Celebrating 4/20? Here's 5 cannabis events in Oklahoma City on Saturday: From pajama story times to two-day parties, here's how and where Oklahomans will ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/18/things-to-do-in-okc-420-marijuana-cannabis-events-oklahoma-city-chronic-palooza-extravaganja-fest/73353665007/
Timberwolves playoff seeding possibilities after Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets: The Wolves can still get the No. 2 seed if they win out, while the No ...
startribune.com/timberwolves-western-conference-playoffs-seed-nba-edwards-towns-gobert/600358063/
Braeburn, Gallagher, Chicano, Jammy and others are awaiting you at OKC-area animal shelters
oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/2022/02/07/dogs-and-cats-available-adoption-okc-area-animal-shelters/9306028002/
Gov. Stitt says two tribal nations owe millions in unpaid turnpike tolls: At a news conference, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt blamed immigration problems on the ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/12/oklahoma-governor-kevin-stitt-says-cherokee-nation-creeks-owe-millions-turnpike-tolls/73301623007/
When was the last total solar eclipse in Oklahoma? Path of totality crossed Guthrie, Enid
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/08/when-was-the-last-total-solar-eclipse-in-oklahoma/73242326007/
Oklahoma AG one of several to join new lawsuit against Biden student loan plan: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond joined several other attorneys general ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/10/biden-loan-forgiveness-lawsuit-oklahoma-ag-gentner-drummond-joins/73273895007/
Chaplains for public schools proposal reemerges in new bill: A proposal to allow public schools to hire chaplains has reemerged in a new bill making its way ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/10/oklahoma-legislature-senate-bill-36-allows-chaplains-public-schools-house-vote/73261143007/
A final chance for the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre: ‘This is it’: There are only two people alive who remember firsthand what the 1921 Tulsa Race ...
cnn.com/2024/04/01/us/tulsa-race-massacre-final-appeal/
CMT Music Awards' Toby Keith tribute to feature Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, Sammy Hagar
oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/04/cmt-awards-2024-toby-keith-songs-tribute-lainey-wilson-sammy-hagar/73203811007/
Oklahoma Judge Tells Execution Staff to “Suck It Up” After Trauma-Break Request: That is one among many reasons why we should have nothing to do with the death ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/oklahoma-judge-lumpkin-execution-trauma-rejection.html
Trump, Lee Greenwood selling 'God Bless the USA Bible.' Would you buy one? Weigh in
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/04/03/trump-lee-greenwood-selling-bibles-ahead-of-2024-election-weigh-in/73179985007/
How the FBI’s visit to a Muslim woman became a right-wing rallying cry: A viral video of FBI agents looking into pro-Palestinian Facebook posts reflects the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/31/fbi-oklahoma-social-media-gaza/
Darci Lynne wins award for Oklahoma-made music video for her debut single 'Push Our Luck'
oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/05/darci-lynne-farmer-push-our-luck-music-video-wins-march-from-la-film-awards/73207803007/
Oklahoma wildfires: State requests FEMA help with firefighting costs in western Oklahoma
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/07/evacuation-centers-opened-after-wildfires-in-woodward-county-oklahoma/73235840007/
Leaders in OK legislature say they'll propose a bill to make "impermissible occupation" a crime.
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/11/legislative-leaders-follows-texas-lead-on-immigration/73295387007/
Missing Kansas women dead: See a timeline of the case, what led investigators to suspects
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/18/kansas-women-missing-in-oklahoma-veronica-butler-and-jilian-kelley-timeline/73331351007/
These are the most (and least) expensive properties you can visit in OKC's Spring Parade of Homes
oklahoman.com/story/business/real-estate/2024/04/18/oklahoma-city-parade-of-homes-spring-most-expensive-home-edmond-ok/73346314007/
The Survivor Tree salutes our love and compassion in one of the worst moments in our history
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/19/okc-bombing-memorial-anniversary-survivor-tree-reminder-compassion/73345668007/
HAPPENING NOW: The final two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre appear before the Oklahoma Supreme Court. abcnews.go.com/Live
Victims of double homicide off Nine Mile Road identified: Henrico County police on Monday identified the victims of a double homicide that occurred early Friday ...
richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/victims-identified-nine-mile-road-double-homicide-police/article_9351401c-f056-11ee-b80b-33659b54abe0.html
Oklahoma County officials to vote on offering millions for land for new jail: Oklahoma County is prepared to pay the owners of land at 1901 E Grand $5 million ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2024/04/09/oklahoma-county-jail-new-location-del-city-permit-5-million-offer-pending/73259263007/
Rep. Tom Cole poised to become first Oklahoman to chair House Appropriations Committee
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/10/tom-cole-us-house-representatives-house-approprations-committee-chair/73273548007/
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