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May 24, 2013
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Moore tornado tally: More than 12,000 homes damaged or destroyed

Firefighters have completed their search for survivors and are now responding to injury calls, the Moore fire chief said.

Hugs and tears: Plaza Towers students come back to school
OU, OSU, Tulsa band together for T-shirt, will provide proceeds to disaster relief and recovery
State House passes emergency aid bill for tornado response
Plaza Towers teacher's aide recounts twister
Red Cross volunteer keeps relief workers well-supplied
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado
VIDEO: Going back home
SLIDESHOW: Clean-up continues in the aftermath of the Moore tornado
SLIDESHOW: Aerial photos show Moore tornado's destructive path

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook voted to All-NBA teams

The third team had former Thunder and current Houston Rockets star, James Harden.

 
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Memorial Day weekend travel expected to rise, AAA-Oklahoma says

The recent surge in gasoline prices in Oklahoma could curb Memorial Day travel somewhat, but many state residents still are expected to plan trips for the holiday, a new report says.

 
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Readers Forum: Keith Ballard: Common Core would boost academic rigor

School is more than learning your ABCs and how to solve quadratic equations. We know that learning how to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively are among the most important skills children need to be good citizens, contributing members of society, and productive workers in a competitive global economy.

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Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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Photos and stories from the 2013 Moore tornado. Who is Tulsa's next mayor?
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SEE IT: Edmond teen Greyson Chance performs 'Pumped Up Kicks' live in Jakarta

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR Scene Writer on Jun 21, 2012, at 10:09 AM  Updated on 6/21 at 10:09 AM

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REVIEW and PHOTOS: Thompson Square at Cain's Ballroom

Country duo Thompson Square rocked the heart of Oklahoma Thursday night with a tour stop at Cain's Ballroom that was ...

JD McPherson, Graham Colton, Colourmusic and more to headline 'Music for Moore' event

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All ...

Toby Keith's publicist confirms fundraiser is in the works

This sure feels like a confirmation to me.

But of what, exactly, has yet to be decided.

'We are still figuring ...

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Edmond teen pop sensation Greyson Chance performed a cover of the Foster the People hit "Pumped Up Kicks" this week while on a tour stop in Jakarta, Indonesia.

BARRELHOUSE BEAT

REVIEW and PHOTOS: Thompson Square at Cain's Ballroom

Country duo Thompson Square rocked the heart of Oklahoma Thursday night with a tour stop at Cain's Ballroom that was ...

JD McPherson, Graham Colton, Colourmusic and more to headline 'Music for Moore' event

The ' Music for Moore ' concert will be 5-11 p.m. May 29 at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma City.

All ...

Toby Keith's publicist confirms fundraiser is in the works

This sure feels like a confirmation to me.

But of what, exactly, has yet to be decided.

'We are still figuring ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

Jennifer Chancellor

918-581-8346
Email

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