Front Page Band Director at LU is Investigated Albert L. Jackson, the band director at Langston University, has been placed on administrative leave while investigations are underway of misappropriation of funds. LANGSTON--The longtime band director at Langston University is being investigated for misappropriation of funds, the Black Chronicle has learned. Albert L. Jackson, who has been at the school for about 17 years, is under investigation “for taking cash from scholarships he awarded to ineligible students,” a statement from the university said. He has been placed on administrative leave with pay, the statement said, as investigations are conducted by the university’s police department and the Logan County District Attorney’s Office. The university statement said ... [Read full story] Johnson to Seek Reelection Oklahoma County Commissioner Willa Johnson is seeking reelection. Citing ¡§an era of an unprecedented spirit of cooperation and accomplishment at the courthouse,¡¨ Oklahoma County Commissioner Willa Johnson (Dem., District I) said earlier this week that she will seek reelection. The Democratic primary elections will be held on Tuesday, July 27. ¡§I am asking the voters of District I to send me back to the courthouse to continue to move Oklahoma County forward,¡¨ Commissioner Johnson said. Since she was elected to the post 27 months ago, Commissioner Johnson said she has ¡§seen the ... [Read full story] Jackson’s Doctor to Face Charge LOS ANGELES--Prosecutors investigating Michael Jackson’s death plan to file a criminal complaint charging the singer’s doctor with involuntary manslaughter rather than seek a grand jury indictment, the Black Chronicle has learned. That amounts to a strategy shift that will give an ... [Read full story] Today Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak today at an event at Oklahoma State University. STILLWATER--Former Secretary of State and national security advisor Condoleezza Rice will speak at Oklahoma State University as part of the school’s Global Briefing Series. “Remarks by Condoleezza Rice” will be presented at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Dr. Rice served as the 66th secretary of state from during the second term of the Bush administration. Before serving as America’s chief diplomat, she served as national security advisor to President George W. Bush. Miss Rice served as a member the board of directors for the Chevron, ... [Read full story]   [Local news archives]		Top News Obama has miles to go to keep all promises   U.S. Army closes in on Afghan town   Nigeria footage: uniformed men shoot unarmed men   Ala. senator releases holds on Obama nominees   Google cuts fee to break Nexus One contract   American to charge $8 for blankets, pillows   Today Forget Mr. Right — settle for Mr. Good Enough   Woman arrested in missing baby Gabriel case   What happened to Haitian orphans?   Nine tricks for visiting colleges on a budget   You could be at opening of Harry Potter’s World!   First black female POW sets the record straight   ‘Jersey Shore’ stars: ‘We’re just being ourselves’   Edwards’ ex-aide rejects big offers for sex tape   TODAY joins Olympics action in Vancouver   1 in 5 prefers pet to partner for Valentine’s Day   Sports Roddick’s wife on cover of SI swimsuit issue   Super Bowl is most-watched program ever   Opinion: Danica ready to take on big boys   Peppers doesn't want long-term deal with Panthers   Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cover?   Live odds   Matchups/injuries   Powell: The most important black athlete in existence   Rosenthal: Manning, Colts won’t be down for long   Offseason priorities for all 32 NFL teams   HEALTH Study links sugary soda to pancreas cancer   Religious folks may not be healthier, after all   Different colors describe happiness, depression   Paxil interferes with cancer drug, study shows   Newsweek: Inside the world of counterfeit food   Obama wants school vending machine changes   Newsweek: Botox might keep you from feeling sad   Autism risk in kids rises with mom’s age   Beer may be good for your bones   She lost 100 pounds to prevent diabetes   US News Minn. bridge collapse widow adopts Haitian twins   NYC mayor: U.S. needs to pay for 9/11 trial   Red Tape: Online flower prices still growing   Obama has miles to go to keep promises   Loan guarantees recharge nuclear debate   Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast   2nd major storm heads for snowy Mid-Atlantic   ‘Whose job is this?’ Snow etiquette lost on D.C.   Gulp! Saints fan swallowed team-logo earring   Survivors of midair plane crash ‘horrified’
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