OU professor who used racial slur leaves class, Canadian County deputy killed in OKC crash and more

AFTERNOON UPDATE [The Oklahoman]( 14 Feb, 2020 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( What stories do you wish The Oklahoman was chasing? What do you wish we knew? [Tell us!]( Contact information is optional. Are you a subscriber? View the [print replica]( of today's newspaper for more stories! [OU professor to leave class, take training after using N-word]( A University of Oklahoma professor who used the N-word during a lecture will not teach his journalism class for the rest of the semester. Latest News/Sports [Canadian County deputy dies after OKC crash]( A Canadian County Sheriff's deputy died following a head-on collision Friday on NW Expressway near the Kilpatrick Turnpike. [Sovereign immunity cited in appellate court ruling in Kaw tribal dispute]( A Kay County judge exceeded his authority when he issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the then-chair and acting police chief of the Kaw Tribe of Indians from taking certain actions involving the tribe's housing authority, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals has ruled. [Work continues to shift management of Oklahoma County jail]( The process of transitioning management of the Oklahoma County jail may not be on top of the public's 'most interesting' list, but officials are still hammering out details and inching closer to an official transition date. [Sign up for The Oklahoman's Capital City newsletter]( The Oklahoman's Capital City newsletter delivers the latest political headlines to your inbox twice a week. [Subscribe to The Oklahoman]( [OKC Thunder: Get ready for lots of Zion Williamson]( Pelicans poised to make better use of Zion than they did of Anthony Davis or Chris Paul. [Oklahoma basketball: Ahearn Fieldhouse once was the equal of Allen Fieldhouse]( Kansas State basketball rode high in generations past. [Former OSU star Dez Bryant wants to go 'home,' play for Cowboys again, but he doesn't want to play in XFL]( Former Oklahoma State star Dez Bryant has had a season away from football, and now he wants to return. Business [Recap: OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer]( The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer addressed questions from readers about issues related to development in Oklahoma City. [Delta says it will invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions]( Delta Air Lines said Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next 10 years in measures designed to offset climate-warming carbon emissions from its planes. Entertainment [The BAM's Blog 13th annual Valentine's Day movie list]( Way back on Feb. 14, 2008, I posted my very first entry on the newly launched BAM's Blog: a list of my favorite films appropriate for Valentine's Day viewing. [Interview: 'MST3K' mastermind Joel Hodgson brings farewell trek to OKC area with 'Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour']( "We worked really to hard to realize the show for a theatrical experience, and that's really what you get." [Interview: 'Star Trek' icon William Shatner brings 'Wrath of Khan' tour to OKC area tonight]( For the past few years, the enterprising actor has been boldly going on tour with the beloved 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," sharing tales of his more than five-decade voyage playing the famed role of Captain James T. Kirk. [What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 14, 2020: See the all-male repertory dance company 10 Hairy Legs at UCO's Mitchell Hall Theatre]( Founded in 2012, 10 Hairy Leg places an emphasis on dance education and provides programming exemplifying the many facets of maleness expressed through dance. You are receiving this communication as a member of the The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Oklahoman 100 West Main Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 © 2020 The Oklahoman. All rights reserved.