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Lawmen accused of falsifying records

GRADY COUNTY, Okla. — Authorities are taking a closer look at whether eight police officers and sheriff’s deputies from various Grady County agencies doctored their credentials to keep their jobs. 

A list of eight law officials has been turned over to CLEET, officers and deputies who they claimed completed part of their CLEET certification.

However, at least one of the officers admitted he did not complete the training specified.

Now CLEET investigators are looking into the possibility that someone falsified records, and, if proven, the crime is a felony.

The allegation is that a CLEET certification form was falsified.

Listed are two former Grady County deputies, two former Alex police officers, one former Blanchard police officer and three current Ninnekah police officers.

Gov. Fallin signs open carry bill into law

Gov. Fallin signs open carry bill into law

A controversial bill that allows Oklahoma citizens to openly carry firearms was signed into law by Gov. Fallin Tuesday.

Lakers & Thunder ready to rumble in Round 2

Lakers & Thunder ready to rumble in Round 2

While the skies appear to be clear, many Oklahomans will be expecting to hear the rumble of Thunder tonight.

Saving A Buck: Mother’s Day

Just a reminder, this Sunday is Mother’s Day.

If you don’t have a gift yet for mom, you still have time.

While our moms deserve the best, the reality is, some of us are on a budget and would like to save a buck when it comes to those gifts.

If you want to give your mom a little pampering but are worried about the cost consider all your options.

If mom likes getting a manicure, head over to Central State Beauty Academy; the spa service costs just $10.

If you want to really spoil mom, add a pedicure, facial and massage for a total of just $125.

Carol Fisher, with Central State Beauty Academy, said, “We can do a day of beauty, any number of services in one day, and it’s a much lower price than going to a salon.”

It’s cheaper because students perform the services which means, in some cases, it may take a little more time.

Fatal wreck in rural Oklahoma

TIPTON, Okla. — Police are investigating an accident that killed one person and injured another person 10 p.m. Wednesday night in Jackson County.

It happened on South Highway 5 between the towns of Elmer and Tipton.

33-year-old Heather Copeland was pronounced dead at the scene.

Copeland was parked on the side of the road when another car crashed into the rear of her car.

Copeland’s vehicle slid off the roadway.

The driver of the other car was taken to the hospital in Oklahoma City by medical helicopter.

High school graduation requirements causing concern

OKLAHOMA CITY — Some lawmakers, educators, parents, and students are upset over reforms in our state’s public education system and stated their feelings at the State Capitol Wednesday.

The outcry is over a program called ACE.

This is a bi-partisan law passed in 2005 under Governor Henry.

It increases expectations for our state’s students.

Under the ACE reform, students take a series of tests to prove they understand the material they’ve learned.

The tests have been in place for a while but this is the first year students can not graduate high school if they fail the tests.

Those opposed said the tests aren’t an accurate measure of a child’s potential.

State Representative Jerry McPeak said testing requirements for Oklahoma’s high school students will unfairly result in drop-outs.

He said, “These children are about to be lost.”