Headlines: 80 More COVID-19 Deaths, Julius Jones Commutation & Oklahoma’s Booming Film Industry

Local headlines for Monday, March 8, 2021:

• The provisional death toll for Oklahoma increases to more than 7,200. (NewsOK)
   
• More Oklahomans eligible for vaccine. (NewsOK)
   
• Health expert predicts Oklahoma herd immunity in six months. (Tulsa World)
   
• Women workers and entrepreneurs suffered the most during the pandemic. (Journal Record)
   
• Oklahoma’s US Senators vote against the $1,9T COVID relief package. (NewsOK)
   
• Management changes during the pandemic. (Journal Record)
   
• Pardon and Parole Board considers commutation for Julius Jones. (NewsOK)
   
• Grand Jury begins hearing on Epic Virtual Charter Schools. (NewsOK)
   
• Elevated fire risk in Oklahoma. (Tulsa World)
   
• 2021 Broadway Bootcamp goes virtual. (Tulsa World)
   
• Oklahoma film industry brings money and jobs to the state. (NewsOK)