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The Trouble With Jerry
The selection of Jerry Falwell to speak Monday at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma's 2005 Pastor's Conference threatens to divide local congregations along ideological lines.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Greg Horton |
11-09-2005 |
Religion
Tags: religion
'Painting With a Broad Brush'
An Oklahoma judge attacked the credibility and experience of federal judges. Three requests by Oklahoma Gazette to copy or review a videotape made of the hearing were denied.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
10-26-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
'The Kindness of Strangers'
When hurricane, flood and looting engulfed the Crescent City, Oklahoma's Thunderbirds were among those who flew in to turn the tide. This is one account.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Ben Fenwick |
09-21-2005 |
Disasters
Shaking the Tree
Activists opposed to Oklahoma City’s proposed logging of Lake Atoka don’t consider the tree removal an environmentally sound idea. But officials claim the logging will control erosion near the metro’s main water source.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Deborah Benjamin |
09-16-2005 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Thunderbirds in the Garden
As the New Orleans floodwaters recede, the
Oklahoma National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade changes its mission.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Ben Fenwick |
09-14-2005 |
Disasters
Jail Bates?
DA Wes Lane says Brian Bates, Oklahoma City's "Video Vigilante," paid prostitutes to have sex on camera. Bates says it's a setup and has documents to back up his claim.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Ben Fenwick |
09-07-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Space Cowboys
Real rocket scientists say there's gold in Burns Flat, where it's flatter than a fritter. But it'll be slim pickin's for Oklahoma if Rocketplane doesn't get its spaceship off the ground.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper and Ben Fenwick |
07-13-2005 |
Science
Tags: space
Free at Last?
If the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals rules in his favor, Curtis Edward McCarty’s date with death could be reversed. The death row inmate hopes to lead a normal life after 20 years behind bars.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
06-15-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Terror in Training
The roots of 9/11 reach all the way to Oklahoma.
Exactly what was Zacarias Moussaoui doing in Norman when he attended Airman Flight School?
Oklahoma Gazette |
Ben Fenwick and Rob Collins |
05-18-2005 |
Crime & Justice
A Tale of Two 'Heroes'
Soldiers Ed Pulido and Camilo Mejia both served in Iraq but have two different perspectives on the war. It's a rift that matches the mindset of a nation divided more than ever over the Iraq conflict, now on the heels of its second anniversary.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Deborah Benjamin |
03-23-2005 |
War
Tags: Iraq
Prosecution Witness Put Under the Microscope
Joyce Gilchrist was the star forensic witness for Oklahoma County prosecutors. She sent hundreds of people to jail -- several on death row, some already executed. But a case before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals sheds light
on what some called "Black Magic."
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
03-09-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: DNA
New World Order: No Linking Without Permission
Blogger Michael Bates is battling over linking and excerpting the Tulsa World's content on the Web. The World's attorney claims the daily newspaper owns exclusive rights to the content and usage without permission equals copyright infringement.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Deborah Benjamin |
03-02-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
Convict Has Little Chance in Hell of Cheating Hangman
There was plenty of motive indicating Jimmie Ray Slaughter killed Melody Wuertz and her baby, Jessica. Now important evidence is in question as he faces a date with death.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Ben Fenwick |
02-23-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Networks Censor Church's Commercial About Inclusion
All three major networks turned down ads claiming that the United Church of Christ welcomes everyone because the implication that other churches don't was considered too controversial.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Robin R. Meyers |
12-17-2004 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Silkwood
Thirty years ago, Karen Silkwood drove down State Highway 74 to meet her boyfriend, a union representative and a New York Times reporter for an interview in Oklahoma City. She never made it.
Oklahoma Gazette |
April Marciszewski |
11-04-2004 |
Crime & Justice
