Oklahoma News
Oklahoma park accused of letting kids play with tigers Thu, 17 May 2012 19:37:39 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Humane Society of the United States is accusing an Oklahoma exotic animal park of allowing children to handle and pose for photographs with juvenile tigers in what they called "a petting zoo for carnivores." Joe Schreibvogel, owner of the G.W. Exotic Animal Park, 65 miles south of Oklahoma City, denies the allegations, and he said on Thursday that the humane society ... (Read Story).
Oklahoma City ties Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Toronto Fri, 18 May 2012 20:57:52 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY - A non-stop parade to the sin bin proved too much for the Toronto Marlies' stellar penalty killing unit. (Read Story).
Oklahoma welfare applicants to face drug screening Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:47 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma will require welfare applicants to submit to screening for illegal drug use under a bill signed into law on Wednesday by Republican Governor Mary Fallin. Oklahoma became the fourth state this year to approve such a measure, joining Utah, Georgia and Tennessee. Fourteen other states had similar proposals pending, according to the National Conference of State ... (Read Story).
Oklahoma governor signs open-carry gun bill Tue, 15 May 2012 17:41:58 -0700 OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed into law on Tuesday a bill that will allow Oklahomans to openly carry guns if they pass a criminal background check and take firearms training. Fallin, a Republican, said the new law "sends a strong message that Oklahoma values the rights of its citizens to defend themselves, their family and their property." Oklahoma already issues ... (Read Story).
Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M Sat, 19 May 2012 11:38:39 -0700 Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M (Read Story).
Oklahoma's unemployment rate falls in April Fri, 18 May 2012 07:43:02 -0700 Oklahoma's unemployment rate continued to improve in April as it fell to 5.0 percent, according to information released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Read Story).
Oklahoma Native American Cultural Center faces fight over funding Thu, 17 May 2012 23:55:54 -0700 Opponents of a plan to put an additional $40 million state bond issue into a half-built Native American cultural center in downtown Oklahoma City think they have the votes to kill it. (Read Story).
State employment continues strong recovery Sat, 19 May 2012 00:09:54 -0700 Oklahoma's unemployment rate continued to improve in April as it fell to 5.0 percent, according to information released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. (Read Story).
Park festival set Saturday at Will Rogers Gardens in Oklahoma City Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700 The Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs is holding its annual Festival in the Park on Saturday at Will Rogers Gardens. The festival will feature seminars on gardening, activities for children and a flower show. (Read Story).
Report: Receiver Jackson staying at Oklahoma Thu, 17 May 2012 19:18:47 -0700 Oklahoma wide receiver Kameel Jackson is staying at Oklahoma despite being suspended indefinitely last week by coach Bob Stoops, according to a report in the Daily Oklahoman. (Read Story).
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Businesses in Achille Oklahoma
- Hicks Welding Svc - Welding Equipment-Repairing
- Kennedy Cartridge Svc - Services Nec
- KWIK Chek - Convenience Stores
- Mount Calvary Baptist Church - Churches
- Southern Style Cookers - Patio Equipment & Supplies
- Standifer Farms Inc - Sod & Sodding Service
- Stephens Garage & Radiator Rpr - Automobile Repairing & Service
- US Post Office - Post Offices
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Local Achille, Oklahoma News
Tahoe Today: Remembering the Achille Lauro Sun, 06 May 2012 20:35:40 -0700 It was October 1985, I caught myself dreaming of a ship out in the ocean. I was in the dream trying to escape while aboard a cruise ship. In my dream I tried so hard to get off the ship, but every path I took led me back to my cabin room. I heard shouting and raving and ranting in the hallway. (Read Story).
Jury finds man not guilty of rape Sun, 13 May 2012 07:07:04 -0700 A jury acquitted an Achille man who was charged with second-degree rape. A trial for Bryan Keith Baker, 29, began Thursday and ended Friday with the not-guilty verdict. Baker was charged in Ja... (Read Story).
Search for Missing Elderly Man in East Valley Tue, 15 May 2012 18:11:01 -0700 The family of a missing 87-year-old man is asking for your help in locating him. (Read Story).
Simone P. Ward Mon, 07 May 2012 17:56:13 -0700 WOONSOCKET- Simone P. (Mousseau) Ward, 88, of Achille Street, Woonsocket, a lifelong city resident, died peacefully at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, Sept. 13, 2011, surrounded by the family she loved deeply and devoted her life to. (Read Story).
Take Off Pounds Sensibly earns three top honors Mon, 14 May 2012 21:08:40 -0700 Two brothers who lost a total of 144 pounds in 2011 will represent New Hampshire and Maine during the national convention of the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club later this year. (Read Story).
Former Bryan County sheriff's lieutenant pleads guilty to assaulting detainee Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700 Kevin Bennett Holt, 48, of Achille, a former Bryan County sheriff's lieutenant, pleaded guilty to using a Taser to assault a detainee in the Bryan County jail. (Read Story).
Camper crew chase ocean race crown Sat, 19 May 2012 10:11:54 -0700 The closer the better is resurgent Team New Zealand's attitude as the round the world yacht race resumes in Miami tomorrow. (Read Story).
Team NZ Camper crew chase ocean race crown Sat, 19 May 2012 11:27:14 -0700 The closer the better is resurgent Team New Zealand's attitude as the round the world yacht race resumes in Miami tomorrow. (Read Story).
Former Denison firefighter acquitted Fri, 11 May 2012 20:26:40 -0700 DURANT, OK-A former Denison firefighter has been found not guilty of second degree rape Friday afternoon. (Read Story).
More than 500 baby chicks died in the mail Thu, 17 May 2012 22:05:09 -0700 The recent deaths of more than 500 chicks en route to two local stores were not caused by procedures at the Keene Post Office, a spokesperson said Thursday. An assistant manager at one of the stores, though, says she questions whether procedures for caring for the live chicks were followed. (Read Story).
Oklahoma Articles
Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:33 GMT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000. The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. (More).
Oklahoma City group buys Dippin' Dots for $12.7M Sat, 19 May 2012 19:29:59 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More).
Maine native Masters breaks Oklahoma mark, qualifies for US Olympic Trials Sat, 19 May 2012 19:25:22 GMT University of Oklahoma junior Riley Masters broke his own record in the men's 1,500-meter Friday evening, running 3 minutes 37.19 seconds to finish 14th in the event at the USATF Oxy High Performance Meet. (More).
Cherokee land crabs Sat, 19 May 2012 19:23:58 GMT Oh, this just cracked me up over at American Digest : Steyn's piece is here . One wonders whether Oklahoma Plain Crabs are similar to Prairie Oysters. (More).
Joplin Twister Costliest Since 1950 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:22:37 GMT The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000. The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. (More).
Lakers try to even series with Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:58 GMT The Los Angeles Lakers were seconds away from facing an insurmountable 3-0 deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. (More).
2012 NFL Draft: Reviewing the Detroit Lions Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:41 GMT The Detroit Lions are a really good team and the only thing holding me back from rooting for this historically poor team is their stupid, poopyface of a coach. (More).
Oklahoma City Group Buys Dippin' Dots Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:14 GMT A group of investors from Oklahoma City has completed a $12.7 million transaction to buy the Dippin' Dots LLC flash-frozen ice cream company out of bankruptcy. (More).
Game 4 Preview and Chat: The Oklahoma City Thunder Sat, 19 May 2012 19:06:10 GMT Last night the Lakers won a game at the FT line and that seems to have sparked some controversy about the nature of the calls, the refereeing, and what that meant about the game. (More).
Lawrence: Commish has Stern grip on NBA future Sat, 19 May 2012 19:05:18 GMT From ordering lockouts to scheduling Christmas Day games to determining who has power and who doesn't, nothing of consequence in the NBA ever happens without David Stern calling the shots. (More).
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