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SEC shifts Ole Miss-Oklahoma game to Sunday after FAA delaySports — 1dThe SEC moved Ole Miss’ game at Oklahoma from Saturday to Sunday after an FAA nationwide flight ground stop left the Rebels unable to travel in time. Oklahoma’s athletic director condemned the decision as unfair to the team and fans, saying the conference threatened a forfeit if the Sooners refused to play at the rescheduled time.

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Maya Lindstrom Oklahoma is right to push back since their fans and team lose out on a Saturday home game they already prepared for.

Oklahoma Man Executed for Plotting Murder of Lover's Husband 25 Years Ago — 2dAn Oklahoma man convicted of helping his lover arrange the murder of her estranged husband was executed Thursday, more than 25 years after the deadly plot left a father of two dead… — by Andrew Powell

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Oklahoma Regents Chair Says Venables Not on Hot Seat — 3dOklahoma’s board of regents chair Rick Nagel said Brent Venables is not on the hot seat despite the Sooners’ 5-4 season, pointing to the coach’s recent contract extension. The team’s struggles and uncertain finish have fueled speculation, though Oklahoma recently beat Florida after firing its offensive coordinator.

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Marcus Bell Firing the offensive coordinator worked against Florida, but Venables still needs to show he can steady the whole team this year.

Tulsa upsets No. 20 Oklahoma State 64-62 in overtime for first top-25 win — 3dTulsa stunned No. 20 Oklahoma State 64-62 in overtime, earning the first victory over a ranked opponent in the program’s history. Mady Cartwright led Tulsa with 17 points, while the Golden Hurricane held the Cowgirls to 33% shooting.

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Five College Basketball Games Scheduled Across Three StatesSports — 2dWomen’s college basketball matchups scheduled for Nov. 13–15 include Oklahoma hosting Oral Roberts and Southern, Texas Southern visiting Tulsa, Incarnate Word facing North Texas, and Sam Houston playing Northern Colorado. Oklahoma enters both games unbeaten, while the other teams look to improve their early-season records.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Heavy Rain Targets Oklahoma and Texas SundayWeather — 17hRain and thunderstorms are expected across North and Central Texas from Saturday evening into Sunday, with the heaviest rain forecast Sunday and some North Texas areas potentially receiving more than 2 inches. Storms should ease by Sunday evening, followed by windy, sharply colder weather in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; Austin’s main concerns are downpours, gusts and slick roads.

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Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Theft, Domestic Violence MeasuresPolitics — 4dOklahoma lawmakers passed measures targeting organized retail theft, domestic violence, human trafficking and other public safety issues. In Wisconsin, Democrats won control of both legislative chambers and selected leaders ahead of the new session.

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Payne County earns top Oklahoma Farm Bureau award for rural programsLifestyle — 5dAt Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Payne County received the organization’s top county honors, while counties across Oklahoma earned Presidential Star and County Excellence awards for their programs. The meeting also recognized Tim Taylor for agricultural education and leadership and Logan and Brittany Hukill for excellence in their farming operation and leadership.

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Texas A&M beats Oklahoma State 88-69, improves to 4-0 — 3dTexas A&M improved to 4-0 with an 88-69 win over previously unbeaten Oklahoma State, pulling away after taking a 13-point halftime lead. PJ Haggerty scored 22 points, and freshman Josh Irving added 14 points and 10 rebounds as the Aggies held the Cowboys to about 30% shooting.

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Alex Warren announces 26-city North American tour for spring 2027 — 1dAlex Warren announced a 26-city North American leg of his “Finding (More) Family on the Road” tour, starting April 5, 2027, in Oklahoma City and ending May 16 in Birmingham. Bebe Stockwell and Faouzia will support on select dates, with tickets going on sale November 20.

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Nicole Hardy Tickets going on sale in November means I have time to save up before the 2027 dates.

Akron edges Tulane, extends home streak to 33Sports — 1dPurdue defeated Ohio in a home game, while Tulane fell to Akron 65-63 after a last-second layup missed. Texas A&M’s game against Oklahoma State also featured a heated exchange between players after a push.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

2027 guides name top colleges in Wyoming Oklahoma New Jersey and LouisianaSports — 6dThe 2027 college guides highlight the University of Wyoming, Sheridan College and Laramie County Community College; the University of Oklahoma, University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University; Princeton, Rutgers–New Brunswick and Stevens Institute of Technology; and Tulane, Louisiana State University and LSU Shreveport. Together, the lists span public and private institutions, from community colleges to major research universities.

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Kolibri reports combined 2,547 Boed from new Oklahoma wellsBusiness — 3dKolibri Global Energy reported that its first False Caney well in Oklahoma is producing about 636 barrels of oil equivalent per day, a result the company hopes will support future drilling in the formation. Three Clifton Mack wells are producing a combined 1,911 barrels of oil equivalent per day; Kolibri said their new fracture design improved fluid recovery and expects the wells to add proved reserves.

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Former Death-Row Inmate Glossip Pleads to Accessory ChargeWorld — 2dRichard Glossip pleaded guilty to accessory to murder after the fact in the 1997 killing of Oklahoma motel owner Barry Van Treese, and prosecutors dropped the murder charge, averting a third trial. The plea closes a case that kept Glossip on death row for decades before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction; sentencing is scheduled to begin Dec. 17.

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Derek Foss Glossip's plea to accessory after so many years on death row feels like the right compromise to finally settle this case.

Trail Blazers Snap Thunder’s Four-Game Winning Streak, 123-103 — 5dThe Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 123-103 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending Oklahoma City’s four-game winning streak. Damian Lillard scored 25 points and fueled Portland’s decisive third-quarter surge, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points but struggled from the field.

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Thunder acquire Nique Clifford from Kings for two second-round picks — 6dThe Oklahoma City Thunder acquired second-year wing Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks. Clifford had fallen out of Sacramento’s rotation, while Oklahoma City adds depth amid injuries to several key players.

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Derek Foss Thunder needed wing depth with their injuries, and grabbing Clifford for two seconds looks like smart value.

Stardust Power narrows Q3 loss but loses Nasdaq listingBusiness — 1dStardust Power reported no third-quarter revenue, while its net loss narrowed to $2.77 million from $4.46 million a year earlier, or 15 cents per share; cash rose to about $4.6 million. The company said it received the final significant construction permit for its planned Oklahoma lithium refinery, but a Nasdaq trading suspension has constrained its ability to raise capital.

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Pastor sexually assaulted and trafficked women and children of Oklahoma church, report says2 sources — Nov 7, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Oklahoma authorities need to make sure every victim gets real support after what this man did to them.

Housing pressures mount across Oklahoma, Scotland, MontanaPolitics — 5dHousing affordability pressures are fueling calls for relief in Oklahoma, where lawmakers are urged to protect vulnerable homeowners, address soaring insurance costs, and update tax credits after voters rejected a property-tax proposal. In Montana, steep home-price increases in Bozeman are putting ownership out of reach for many local residents, even as the city ranks among the state’s wealthiest.

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Nikola Topic Makes 2026-27 Thunder DebutSports — 1dNikola Topic returned for his 2026–27 debut after recovering from back surgery, adding rebounds, assists and steals despite scoring no points in Oklahoma City’s narrow loss to the Clippers. The Thunder welcomed the 21-year-old back after a series of serious health setbacks, as injuries have increased the team’s need for available players.

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Mike Mazzei beats Cyndi Munson in close Oklahoma governor race — 6dRepublican Mike Mazzei won Oklahoma’s governor’s race over Democrat Cyndi Munson by about six percentage points, a notably narrow margin for a non-incumbent. Republicans also retained the state’s congressional delegation and U.S. Senate seat, while Democrats made gains in the Legislature, including flipping six state House seats.

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Eight States Rank Hottest Novembers Since 1895Weather — 2dData-based rankings examine the hottest Novembers on record in Oklahoma, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota and Connecticut, against a backdrop of rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heat records. NOAA data cited in the articles show July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the continental United States since 1895.

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Chris Dalton These record-breaking Novembers in states like Oklahoma and New York point to a real long-term warming trend we can't ignore.

Oklahoma Football Finale Caps Packed Weekend of College and Pro SportsSports — Nov 5, 2026Weekend sports lineups span Oklahoma high school football and basketball, a pivotal Seahawks game and a busy college football slate, plus SMU matchups across several sports and Alaska college basketball, swimming, volleyball and hockey. The previews highlight key contests and season milestones, including playoff-deciding games in Oklahoma and SMU’s inaugural men’s lacrosse season.

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FoodieLand Sets 2027 Dates for Festivals in Five CitiesLifestyle — 3dFoodieLand announced a 2027 spring tour across Phoenix, Austin, Houston, Dallas and Oklahoma City, with three-day festivals featuring more than 250 food and merchandise vendors, thousands of food offerings, live music and family activities. The events are scheduled from March 19 through April 25.

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