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McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma corrections officials are preparing to execute the second inmate to be put to death this year. James Lewis DeRosa's execution by lethal injection is scheduled for tonight. Prosecutors say DeRosa and a co-defendant talked their way into an elderly couple's home and slashed their throats.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The state Insurance Department says nearly 71,000 insurance claims have been filed after central Oklahoma was raked by violent tornadoes last month. Insurance Commissioner John Doak says insurance payments from the storms have topped $560 million.
GROVE, Okla. (AP) - Australian aerospace company Ferra Engineering says it will open a facility in Grove and hire 20 workers. Gov. Mary Fallin made the announcement today. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, assembling and testing of aerospace equipment.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Justin Jones plans to resign effective Oct. 1. A Corrections says Jones made the announcement to members of his executive staff late yesterday. Massie says Jones gave no reason for stepping down.
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