Daily Oklahoman: Living

OU researcher discovers addiction gene mutationOU College of Medicine researcher William R. Lovallo, Ph.Read more on NewsOK.com

By Adam KempStaff writer akemp@oklahoman.comThe date is always on the mind of Rosa Teus.May 8, 2020.That’s the day when she’ll set personal history.

By Brandy McDonnellToday's featured event:Hear Montana doom metal band Wizzerd at 9 tonight at Blue Note, 2408 N Robinson Ave.Oklahoma bands Rainbows Are Free and Redwitch Johnny also are on the bill.For more information, go to www.facebook.com/BlueNoteOKC.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

By Shauna StrubyFor The OklahomanM. Catherine Dixon-Shelton doesn’t dwell on the past, but she remember her childhood and teen years when surviving was all that mattered.

By Kayla BranchStaff writer kbranch@oklahoman.comCristina Pozadas had never worked closely with children, spent time as a welfare case manager or learned about how the foster care system works.But while scrolling through Instagram last fall, she was intrigued with an ad to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Oklahoma County.

By Helen WallaceStaff writerhwallace@oklahoman.comSCOUTING OUT CREATIVE COOKIES

By Brandy McDonnellTwo-time Golden Globe nominee and Oklahoma native Lee Pace appeared Thursday on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," where the talk-show host and "Lord of the Rings" fanatic playfully but thoroughly schooled "The Hobbit" trilogy actor on J.R.R.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

By Brandy McDonnellToday's featured event:TULSA - More than 40 Oklahoma musicians will gather at three Tulsa venues today to play an intimate festival celebrating the life and songwriting tradition of Oklahoma music hero Tom Skinner.The Tom Skinner Skyline Music Festival will benefit Oklahoma musicians in crisis through the nonprofit Red Dirt Relief Fund, according to a news release.

By Brandy McDonnellNASHVILLE, Tennessee - Carrie Underwood had a "full circle moment" performing with fellow Oklahoma native Bryan White this week on the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood, who hails from Checotah, sang with White, who was born in Lawton and grew up in Oklahoma City, on his 1996 hit "I'm Not Supposed to Love You Anymore" Tuesday night at the Opry.

By Brandy McDonnellTULSA – After spending their summer promoting their new members-only EP and appearing on the Australian soap opera “Neighbours,” Hanson is getting ready for a special autumn event benefiting a charity in the band’s hometown of Tulsa.The Hop Jam - Oklahoma's largest craft beer and music festival, which Hanson founded - has announced the third annual Brewers' Table Dinner, raising funds for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.