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Oklahoma to have first open Republican gubernatorial primary since 2018

Nine candidates are running for the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma on June 16, 2026. Four have led in media attention: Gentner Drummond (R), Chip Keating (R), Mike Mazzei (R), and Charles McCall (R). Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office.

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The Cherokee Bible, one of the language’s first books, is a window between worldviews

If you wanted to learn the Cherokee language in the 1990s, there weren’t many written resources: three dissertations from the 1970s and ’80s, one textbook and a handful of college classes in North Carolina and Oklahoma. Even on most Cherokee land, it was unusual to see street or building signs…

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Energy executive Armstrong tapped to replace Mullin in Senate

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has picked Republican energy executive Alan S. Armstrong to fill the seat former Sen. Markwayne Mullin vacated to serve as President Donald Trump’s new Homeland Security secretary. Stitt, also a Republican, announced his selection at a Tuesday morning news conference, calling Armstrong a “strong business leader”…

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Markwayne Mullin's History of Condoning Murder and Resisting Transparency Makes Him Ill-Suited To Run DHS

The Oklahoma senator, nominated to replace Kristi Noem, is blasé about the use of deadly force.

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Doubts Emerge Over Markwayne Mullin's Claims of 'Special Assignments' Overseas Ahead of DHS Hearing

Questions are emerging about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's claims of overseas "special assignments" as the Oklahoma Republican seeks Senate confirmation to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Latin Times

Meet Markwayne Mullin, the new multimillionaire head of DHS, who owns a cattle ranch in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma senator is a long-time business owner and owns more than 30 properties.

Fortune

How Mike Johnson plans to beat the deadline on a government shutdown

"I'm not worried about the Senate," House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told reporters.

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Flawed but Fighting Alabama Answers Doubters With a Stunning CFP Comeback Win

The Crimson Tide rattled off 27 consecutive points to eliminate Oklahoma and advance to the Rose Bowl quarterfinal against No. 1 Indiana.

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How Alabama-Oklahoma Considerably Impacts Michigan’s Search for a New Head Coach

The Wolverines reportedly plan to at least attempt to hire Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer.

Sports Illustrated

Alabama-Oklahoma Game Day Guide: What’s at Stake & How to Watch, Stream

Here's everything you need to know before a clash of SEC foes in the first game of the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated

Read the Letter Oklahoma City’s Mayor Sent Los Angeles’s Mayor About Hosting Olympic Events

Exclusive to Sports Illustrated, here is what OKC mayor David Holt wrote to then L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti in 2018 about staging events in Oklahoma.

Sports Illustrated

Grading Eric Morris to Oklahoma State: Why Cowboys Found Perfect Post–Mike Gundy Fit

The North Texas coach brings proven quarterback development and an adaptable offensive system to a Power 4 program looking to reset.

Sports Illustrated

Trump Ally Bets Big On Magnificent Seven Stock With Largest 2025 Purchase

Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), a close ally to President Donald Trump, has made several recent stock transactions, including a large buy of a Magnificent Seven stock.

Benzinga

Alabama vs. Oklahoma: How Game Impacts College Football Playoff Race for Both Programs

The Crimson Tide look to hang on to their status as a favorite for a first-round bye, while the Sooners are trying to stay alive for a bid.

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Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke-proof’ the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark

Oklahoma has become a testing ground for reshaping public school curriculum to reflect conservative viewpoints, Make America Great Again priorities and a push for Christian nationalism in the classroom.

Sports Illustrated

How Ole Miss's Win at Oklahoma Impacts Both Teams' College Football Playoff Chances

Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels to a huge road win that puts Mississippi in tremendous shape to reach the playoff.

Sports Illustrated

John Mateer Shouts Out Surgeon Feted by Oklahoma Fans After Successful Hand Procedure

Sooners backers showed love to Dr. Steven Shin.

Sports Illustrated

Oklahoma State AD Explains Why Cowboys Fired Mike Gundy Three Games Into Season

Gundy, the winningest coach in program history, spent 21 seasons pacing the sidelines for Oklahoma State.

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Ten Candidates for Oklahoma State Football Coaching Search

Regional coaches like UTSA’s Jeff Traylor and Texas State’s G.J. Kinne could be in line to take over the Cowboys.

Sports Illustrated

Forde-Yard Dash: This May Be the End for Several Coaching Greats

Oklahoma State, Iowa and Kentucky are facing similar dilemmas when it comes to declining program legends. Plus, early picks for the CFP bracket.

Sports Illustrated

Oklahoma Elevates Into Contender Tier Behind QB John Mateer

The Sooners handled Michigan in the lone marquee matchup of Week 2 with a finally balanced team.

Sports Illustrated

The Last College AD? Joe Castiglione’s Final Bow at Oklahoma Marks End of Old Guard

The Sooners’ search for their next athletic director looks more like a front-office rebuild as they embrace an NFL-style model for running college sports.

Sports Illustrated

'College GameDay' Announces NBA Star As Guest Picker for Saturday's Show at Oklahoma

The guest picker for 'College GameDay' this week was revealed to be a famous NBA star and former Sooner.

Reason

Court Rejects Oklahoma Education Department's Lawsuit Over Letters from Advocacy Group

"How do Defendant's letters interfere with Plaintiffs' authority or ability to administer Oklahoma's public schools?"

Roll Call

House GOP leaders cancel Thursday votes - Roll Call

Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., said he still plans to mark up all three bills on his panel's calendar this week.

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