State Audit: Varnum Public School District

By David Arnett

“Blind trust is the opposite of oversight.”

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector [SA&I] Cindy Byrd today released her investigative audit of the Varnum Public School District in Seminole County. District Attorney Erik Johnson requested the audit in response to concerns raised by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. The audit period covered June 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022.

“The signature stamp strikes again,” Auditor Cindy Byrd said. “The use of a signature stamp, combined with instances of individuals signing on behalf of others without proper authorization, contributed significantly to the findings of this audit report. I strongly encourage every government entity in Oklahoma to discontinue the use of signature stamps and implement stricter controls over authorization for approvals.”

Yes folks, there are “Red Neck Auto-Pens” here in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector, Cindy Byrd, CPA
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Robert Shuptrine Wins World Series of Poker

By Staff Report

The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the world’s most prestigious brand in poker, awarded $2,130,847 million during its most recent Circuit tour stop at the Hard Rock Tulsa, which ran March 5-16, 2026. The poker festival drew local talent and players from across the US, highlighted by the triumphant return of car salesman, Robert Shuptrine, who claimed the Main Event title and a six-figure payday.

Robert Shuptrine at World Series of Poker (WSOP)
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DETRANS Awareness Day

By Gays Against Groomers

Washington, D.C. hosted the largest gathering of Detransitioners to date March 12, 2026..

Detrans Awareness Day was never supposed to exist. Detransitioners wouldn’t need their own day unless something went very wrong. And this year, it’s getting harder than ever to pretend it didn’t. Across the country and in Washington, D.C., detransitioners are stepping forward in numbers that institutions can’t keep brushing off. At the Genspect “Life Beyond Transition” conference, more than 70 detransitioners gathered, the largest event of its kind. It was the largest gathering of detransitioners ever held – young women and men who trusted the script, took the blockers, swallowed the hormones, went under the knife, and woke up to the nightmare.

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Harold Hamm: Right Man for the Job

By Rarchar S. Tortorello and Patrick B. McGuigan, CityNewsOKC

Analysis: Most of the conversation about Oklahoma’s vacant Senate seat has treated the appointment as a political reward. It isn’t. The worst oil supply disruption since 1973 is reshaping the global energy market in real time, and Gov. Stitt should choose accordingly.

Left: President Donald J. Trump, Photo credit: Gage Skidmore / Creative Commons. Right: Harold Hamm, Photo credit: David Shankbone / Creative Commons.
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Veteran Tony L. Wright Recognized

By David Arnett

Maj. Gen. Tony L. Wright was recognized as the Veteran of the Week on Monday by in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

“It was an honor to recognize Major General Wright‘ long distinguished service to our nation and our state,” Fetgatter said. “We must never take our freedom for granted and the fact that it is secured by the personal risks born by hero’s such as this.”

Rep. Scott Fetgatter presented Maj. Gen. Tony L. Wright with a citation and a flag flown over the State Capitol in his honor.
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