Oklahoma News
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Aggregated Oklahoma News Articles
- Culver's 29 points propel Texas Tech over Northern Kentucky
Sophomore guard Jarrett Culver recorded 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Texas Tech to a 72-57 victory over Northern Kentucky on Friday in West Region first-round play of the NCAA Tournament at Tulsa, Okla.
Reuters. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:46:31 -0400. - Oklahoma blitzes Ole Miss with offensive barrage
Rashard Odomes and Christian James scored 20 points each as Oklahoma turned up the offense from the start to lead the No. 9-seeded Sooners to a 95-72 win over No. 8 Ole Miss on Friday in the East Regional at Columbia, South Carolina.
Reuters. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:43:31 -0400. - Oklahoma appeals court rules against slain man's estate
An Oklahoma appeals court has ruled against the estate of an unarmed black man who was shot and killed in 2016 by a white former Tulsa police officer.
News 9. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:43:00 EDT. - Medical marijuana needs opens doors to entrepreneurs
The security needs of the exploding medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma has opened doors for entrepreneurs in Oklahoma.
News 9. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:27:00 EDT. - Woman Busted Delivering Homemade Potato Skins, Drugs to Jail
A recent "delivery" to an Oklahoma prison was stymied by attuned correctional officers, according to a post by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Photo Credit: Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
NBC. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:44:30 -0500. - Oklahoma Sheriff And Deputies Resign Over 'Dangerous' Jail
"The condition of the jail is such that it does not comply with constitutional standards," Nowata County Sheriff Terry Sue Barnett told reporters after tendering her resignation.
Vanessa Romo. NPR. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 03:55:57 -0400. - Friends, Fellow Pilots Remember Two Killed in Oklahoma Plane Crash
A corporate jet crashed while landing at Sundance Airport Monday, killing Doug Durning, 60, and Britton Lee, 43.
Yahoo. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:23:32 -0400. - Oklahoma Sheriff and Deputies Resign After Refusing to Reopen Jail Over Safety Fears
The sheriff cited a carbon monoxide leak and a list of other dangers in announcing that she, five of her deputies and other staff members were stepping down.
Sandra E. Garcia. New York Times. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:40:34 GMT. - Oklahoma Sheriff quits after judge 'offered her a pay rise to ignore the problems in the jail'
Nowata County in Oklahoma is without a sheriff's agency after Sheriff Terry Barnett quit, followed by most of her staff, over alleged ignored safety hazards including carbon monoxide leaks.
Daily Mail. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:39:38 GMT. - Will Nerlens Noel Chase Money Or Wins?
Nerlens Noel has a player option in his contract and can choose to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder or leave this summer. ...
By Nick Crain, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:30:00 -0400. - Oklahoma sheriff and staff quit over unsafe jail
Carbon monoxide, black mould and faulty wiring are some of the problems plaguing the rural jail.
BBC News. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:14:49 GMT. - Source: Cards, with No. 1 pick, meet with Murray
Former Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray, who is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, is meeting with Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury and GM Steve Keim, a source told ESPN.
ESPN. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:15:31 EST.
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.