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- The final 8 teams, schedule and how to watch
Th main question remains: Who has the best chance at dethroning Oklahoma?
ESPN. Wed, 31 May 2023 23:11:50 EST. - Your guide to the 2023 WCWS: X factors, expert picks and the biggest challenge facing Oklahoma
Can anyone stop Oklahoma's historic winning streak? What is an X factor worth watching? Our experts preview the WCWS.
ESPN. Wed, 31 May 2023 23:11:50 EST. - Moment sobbing 12-year-old girl apologizes as she's arrested for 'stabbing her brother to death'
Police bodycam footage captured the horrifying moments after a 12-year-old girl allegedly stabbed her nine-year-old brother to death in their Oklahoma home.
Daily Mail. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:10:52 GMT. - Trey Alexander withdraws from NBA Draft, announces return to Creighton for junior season
The Oklahoma City native withdrew his name from NBA Draft consideration and will return to Omaha for his junior season.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:10:00 GMT. - Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules New Abortion Bans Unconstitutional
An older law still prohibits most abortions in the state, but it is less strict about exceptions for medical emergencies.
New York Times. Wed, 31 May 2023 23:04:27 +0000. - The Tulsa Race Massacre: Unearthing the truth
It's been more than 100 years since white residents of Tulsa, Oklahoma laid waste to a thriving Black community, the Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 31 May 2023 16:59:00 GMT. - Oklahoma Supreme Court rules 2 abortion bans unconstitutional
The high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a "medical emergency" before a doctor can perform an abortion -- language that conflicts with a previous ruling.
CBS News. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:22:15 -0400. - Thanks To Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Are Back To Relevance
At 24, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is nearing superstardom as he's leading his team - the Oklahoma City Thunder - back to relevance.
By Morten Stig Jensen, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 29 May 2023 16:44:42 -0400. - Outlining Potential Moves For OKC Thunder On Draft Night
With the Oklahoma City Thunder's incredible amount of draft picks starting to convey, making moves and potentially consolidating could be on the horizon.
By Nick Crain, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 28 May 2023 19:22:04 -0400. - Dallas bankers to head new South Region for J.P. Morgan Private Bank
JPMorgan Chase is looking to continue growing its private bank in the South Region, which has seen assets in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas double over the past five years.
Holden Wilen. American City Business Journals. Wed, 24 May 2023 19:32:34 +0000. - At Graduations, Native American Students Seek Acceptance of Tribal Regalia
When Kamryn Yanchick graduated, she hoped to decorate her cap with a beaded pattern in honor of her Indigenous heritage. Whether she could was up to her Oklahoma high school. Administrators told her no. ...
Voice of America. Sat, 20 May 2023 03:20:05 -0400. - Investment banking firm opens Dallas office
Olsen Palmer, which specializes in community bank mergers and acquisitions, brought on a veteran of Dallas-based Commerce Street Capital to lead the firm's new office, with a focus on bank M&A advisory services in Texas and Oklahoma.
Holden Wilen. American City Business Journals. Wed, 17 May 2023 19:16:26 +0000.
Oklahoma Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Oklahoma as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 3,923,561 | 0.41 |
| July 1, 2015 | 3,907,414 | 0.77 |
| July 1, 2014 | 3,877,499 | 0.65 |
| July 1, 2013 | 3,852,415 | 0.93 |
| July 1, 2012 | 3,817,054 | 0.81 |
| July 1, 2011 | 3,786,274 | 0.71 |
| July 1, 2010 | 3,759,603 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Oklahoma was 3,751,351.
In 2008, the estimated population of Oklahoma was 3,642,361, whereas
in 2006, the population of Oklahoma was about 3,568,132.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Oklahoma's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Oklahoma web page. For maps of Oklahoma,
visit this Oklahoma Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Oklahoma library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Oklahoma
can be found here.