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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Federal prisoners complain a private prison in Oklahoma isn’t following COVID-19 safety guidelines

Federal prisoners threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic complain they and other prisoners weren’t quarantined after having contact with infected people. They also say staff often don’t wear masks.

By Quinton Chandler

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Oklahoma’s vaping rules may tighten as scrutiny persists

A push toward a healthier state by the governor may mean more vaping laws.

By Jackie Fortiér

Thursday, April 4, 2019

CDC director: stigma biggest challenge to halting HIV in Oklahoma

Oklahoma may soon see more money to help fight the AIDS epidemic.

By Jackie Fortiér

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Oklahoma suicide rate up 36 percent since 1999

Oklahoma is one of 25 states that saw rates climb more than 30 percent

By Jackie Fortiér

Friday, March 30, 2018

Oklahoma Ranks Near The Top In Overdose Deaths From Stimulants, CDC Data Show

By Jackie Fortiér

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Federal prisoners complain a private prison in Oklahoma isn’t following COVID-19 safety guidelines

Oklahoma’s vaping rules may tighten as scrutiny persists

CDC director: stigma biggest challenge to halting HIV in Oklahoma

Oklahoma suicide rate up 36 percent since 1999

Oklahoma Ranks Near The Top In Overdose Deaths From Stimulants, CDC Data Show

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