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Movie listings
Jones Theatre Listings for the week beginning Friday, May 16.
Drummond issues consumer alert for concerned 23andMe customers
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting Oklahoma consumers in the wake of 23andMe having filed for bankruptcy protection last month. The genetic testing company, which collects and analyzes the genetic code of consumers, has indicated its intent to sell its corporate assets, a move likely to include stored genetic data submitted by customers.
EPD lowers flag to honor fallen
On Thursday morning, for Peace Officer Memorial Day, the Earlsboro Police Department hosted a flag ceremony, lowering its flag to half-mast to honor those who have served and fallen.
Oklahoma Ag Secretary joins committee meeting to address New World Screwworm
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall attended a joint committee meeting Wednesday to address New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly that infests warm-blooded animals, causing severe wounds and complications that can lead to death.
Earlsboro police make arrest in sexual predator investigation
An Earlsboro man was arrested on complaints this week based on two separate instances of allegedly communicating in a sexual nature with who he thought were minors, Earlsboro Assistant Police Chief Jeremiah Cheney said Thursday.
Boutique hop: A day of local flavor, festive fun
CHANDLER - On May 3, participants embarked on a boutique tour, visiting unique shops such as Okie Marketplace, The Honey Pot Garden & Gifts, and GypsyCorner LLC. Each boutique offered a curated selection of local goods, from handcrafted jewelry to artisanal home decor, all highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of Oklahoma artisans.
Classroom incident allegation prompts parental concern, student protests
An alleged incident reported in a Shawnee High School classroom on Friday, May 9, has prompted parents to air concerns with the district and on social media, while several students also held a protest across the street from the school on Wednesday to raise their concerns. Shawnee's police chief, on Thursday, also confirmed a police investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Seminole resident sentenced for involuntary manslaughter
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Lucas Wayne Cullum, aka Lucus Wayne Cullum, 26, of Seminole, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 84 months in prison for one count of Involuntary Manslaughter in Indian Country. The charge arose from an investigation by the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police Department, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
OBU's Greene, Max, Shaffer make All-Region Softball Teams
Oklahoma Baptist’s Sammie Greene, Morgan Max and Jaycee Shaffer were named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-Central Region Team on Monday. It marks the third straight season that OBU placed multiple players on this award list.