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1+ hour, 43+ min ago (125+ words) STILLWATER " With Eric Morris at the helm, the Oklahoma State football coaching staff is facing a massive overhaul. Morris didn't rush to sort out his staff, especially since the remainder of his North Texas staff stayed in place for the postseason with the Mean Green. Here's a look at the changes to the OSU coaching staff: More: Oklahoma State football portal tracker: Who is leaving, transferring to OSU? Who's out:Mike Gundy (Doug Meacham, interim) More: New Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris' passion for team, players shows in his work Who's out:Todd Grantham (Clint Bowen, interim) Who's in: Rolando Surita III, chief of staff This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Tracking Oklahoma State football coaching staff under Eric Morris...

7+ hour, 43+ min ago (1516+ words) This story includes historical accounts of racial violence and discrimination that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. For African Americans, the warnings posted in towns across the country " including in Oklahoma " were not just words. They were notices enforced by violence. And for those who did not obey them, the consequences were often brutal. Route 66 promised freedom and adventure. But for Black families traveling the Mother Road, the reality was shaped by danger and strict racial boundaries. To understand how deep those roots go, the story begins long before the highway opened. The origins trace back to the Compromise of 1877, the piece of legislation that pulled federal troops from the South and ended Reconstruction. Reconstruction had aimed to rebuild the Union and redefine citizenship for newly freed African Americans. Although the Union was restored, the freedom…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago (1516+ words) This story includes historical accounts of racial violence and discrimination that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. For African Americans, the warnings posted in towns across the country " including in Oklahoma " were not just words. They were notices enforced by violence. And for those who did not obey them, the consequences were often brutal. Route 66 promised freedom and adventure. But for Black families traveling the Mother Road, the reality was shaped by danger and strict racial boundaries. To understand how deep those roots go, the story begins long before the highway opened. The origins trace back to the Compromise of 1877, the piece of legislation that pulled federal troops from the South and ended Reconstruction. Reconstruction had aimed to rebuild the Union and redefine citizenship for newly freed African Americans. Although the Union was restored, the freedom…...

8+ hour, 56+ min ago (504+ words) The party said it intended to again invite independent voters to participate in its primaries. For the first time in roughly a decade, independent voters in Oklahoma won't be able to vote in the Democratic Primary. The State Election Board announced on Wednesday, declaring that none of the three recognized parties filed notice to open their party's primary, which is closed by default. But the Oklahoma Democratic Party is arguing against the announcement, claiming it had provided notice, though not within the statutorily required window of time. "We've had a lot of back and forth communication, and it would have been really nice for them to have said in those communications, "hey, don't forget that November 1 is when we actually need you to resubmit these minutes in writing to us," said Erin Brewer, the newly named chair of the Oklahoma…...

12+ hour, 37+ min ago (765+ words) According to the World Health Organization, about 70% of adults have experienced some sort of traumatic event in their lifetime, in varying degrees. Which is why we here at News 9 wanted to put together some resources to help anyone who may be struggling with unresolved trauma. We turned to a licensed counselor in Oklahoma, Leah Danley, to talk about how to get started, resources available, treatment methods, and what you could hope to gain through seeking help. "It's definitely not one size fits all," Danley said. "We all have different kinds of lived experience and traumas that we're trying to process." Some common signs of trauma, according to Danley, include: Just like the symptoms, Danley says the timeline when people are impacted by trauma is different for everyone. "I see people that have had chronic abuse, neglect, all of those kinds…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago (221+ words) It is expected to be a cool night across the state, but temperatures will stay above the freezing point before cooler air approaches the state over the weekend. KOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane said Thursday was the warmest day of the month so far, but on Friday, temperatures will return to normal December weather. Temperatures will only climb into the lower to mid-50s for Friday, with less wind than on Thursday. Saturday is going to be an interesting day to watch as colder air comes in early in the day. Up in northeastern Oklahoma, temperatures will only be in the 40s, 50s in central Oklahoma, near 60 out west, and then get ready for some real cold air to return back into the United States. The cold air is only expected in Oklahoma for a couple of days. High temperatures on Sunday are only…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (413+ words) MVP Gilgeous-Alexander returns to action against the Suns tonight at 6:30 p.m. Thunder Reporter Steve McGehee brings the latest. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the talk of the NBA all season, but Wednesday night offers a chance to add another historic chapter. With a spot in the NBA Cup semifinals on the line, OKC hosts the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center a rematch of one of the Thunder's few tightly contested games this year. The storyline writes itself:A 15-game winning streak. A 231 start. A chance to set a new franchise record.And the possibility of doing it against a Suns team still searching for answers. After the Thunder edged Phoenix 123119 back on Nov. 28, Devin Booker had a simple takeaway. "They do speed you up" They're aggressive" They have multiple defenders out there who get after it every time.Figuring the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (276+ words) TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) " Rural homelessness is a growing issue in Oklahoma, often overlooked as individuals in these areas tend to stay in cars, sheds, or temporary spaces rather than on city streets. According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute, 5,497 people in the state are experiencing homelessness, but underreporting may mean the actual number is ten times higher. Sarah Frye, director of Ada Homeless Services, emphasized the widespread nature of the issue. "I hate to break it to you, but just because you don't see it doesn't mean there aren't homeless people in your area," Frye said. "There are homeless people all across rural Oklahoma." The latest count from the Oklahoma Policy Institute shows a sharp increase in homelessness compared to last year and even more so compared to the late 2000s. Oklahoma ranks higher in homelessness than neighboring states like Texas, Arkansas,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (299+ words) Cory Nightingale, a former sportswriter and sports editor at the Miami Herald and Palm Beach Post, is a South Florida-based freelance writer who covers Alabama for SaturdayDownSouth.com. This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Oklahoma wants to help its football team beat SEC rival Alabama in any way possible on Dec. 19 in Norman, and so the school announced earlier this week that it's going to try to help its student body in that pursuit. With No. 8 seed Oklahoma getting ready to face the 9th-seeded Crimson Tide in a primetime clash on ABC and ESPN that will kick off at 8 p.m. ET, the school didn't waste any time in announcing some very important changes that should…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (42+ words) Eric Froton and Vaughn Dalzell each give their favorite bets for the College Football Playoff matchup between Alabama and Oklahoma, explaining why the over and the Crimson Tide on the moneyline are their picks. Expect Alabama and Oklahoma to clear low total...