After the state of Texas imposed age-verification requirements for porn sites, Pornhub announced it would cease business in the state.
Oklahoma could soon join the list of states with similar age-verification laws for porn content.
The proposal has received bipartisan support — and surprisingly vocal push-back from some legislators.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa, passed HB 3936 off the House floor last week, which changes the term “Child Pornography” to “Child Sex Abuse Material" in statute.
“The word pornography suggests that children can consent, which they cannot. Every image depicting what we call ‘Child Pornography’ is a crime scene. This bill makes a necessary clarification on the legal term ‘Child Pornography’ and better defines what the material actually is,” Provenzano said.
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El Reno High School juniors Emmary Elizondo (1) and Lilly Thomas (00) will be seeking to defend El Reno’s state title for the 2024-25 season.
They are among the three starters set to return.
El Reno High School began its list of state-level Special Olympics events with Unified Volleyball.
Athletes with special needs were paired with partners for the event which was held in Norman at the University of Oklahoma.
El Reno High School is experiencing one of its most successful years on the various athletic playing surfaces as well as in the classroom with its many student organizations.
“I’m extremely proud of what we have been able to do with our Academic Teams as well as speech, debate and all our athletics,” said El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Matt Goucher.
“It’s very positive and goes along with our school’s mission to inspire excellence. I’m proud of all our coaches and kids.”
Two longtime supporters of youth agriculture were inducted into the Canadian County Junior Livestock Show Hall of Fame.
The induction came at the conclusion of the annual event that was held at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center.
Fair Board Secretary Brad Tipton said more than 1,000 people attended the Sale of Champions auction and dinner. The crowd feasted on brisket, fish, chicken and side dishes.
Construction crews have been turning dirt on the roundabout project at the intersection of U.S. 81 and State Highway 66.
The 18-month project is expected to be finished ahead of the Route 66 Centennial celebration in 2026.
Canadian County 4-H Teen Leaders are taking part in Oklahoma State University’s “State of Orange” campaign designed to provide volunteers an avenue to give back and help those in need.
Living up to the 4-H motto to “Make the Best Better,” Canadian County 4-H’ers have agreed to support a number of causes.
Canadian County 4-H Teen Leaders voted to embark on a 45-day campaign leading up to April 13 to benefit members of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and beneficiaries of the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center.
