The November 5, 2024 was an historic election for the United States. Donald Trump was the second president to win a second nonsequential term as president. The other was Grover Cleveland in 1892. He defeated current Vice President Kamala Harris in both the popular vote and in the Electoral College. As of Tuesday, Nov. 12,…
The goal of John 3:16 Mission is to collect 5,000 turkeys. “This holiday season, Thanksgiving and Christmas, is a time when the community can do something that matters to bless our hurting neighbors,” says Steven Whitaker, CEO of John 3:16 Mission. “The meals we serve and the food baskets we distribute will make all the…
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the launch of the Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, a new division within state government aimed at strengthening partnerships with faith-based and nonprofit communities. The office will serve as a centralized resource for these organizations, helping them engage more directly and effectively with Oklahoma Human Services to address the…
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 12, 2024 — Dopamine, the brain’s so-called “feel-good” chemical, appears to play a significant role in Alzheimer’s disease, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist found in a groundbreaking new study. The discovery by Mike Beckstead, Ph.D., could someday provide a new pathway for ways to treat and even prevent the devastating neurological…
For the fourth year in a row, Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities reported an increase in student enrollment for the fall semester. For fall 2024, the state system of higher education has seen an increase in enrollment in our two-year colleges, regional universities and research universities. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Fall 2024…
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recently has received a $719,000 United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help new farmers and ranchers get their start in Oklahoma. The average age of an agricultural producer in the U.S. today is 58, and the number of family farms in the U.S….
In recent years, the outcome of an election has been treated as a trauma-level event by many officials, particularly at the college level. The University of Oklahoma is apparently not an exception. In a post-election Nov. 6 post on X, David Surratt, vice president for Student Affairs & Dean of Students at the University of…
Oklahoma Republicans easily held onto their supermajorities in the state legislature during this week’s elections, emerging unscathed. Republicans went into the 2024 election cycle holding 81 seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives to the 20 districts held by Democrats, while in the Senate the GOP held 40 seats to the eight held by Democrats….
Regular voting on November 5 saw some precincts with long lines and waits of 2-3 hours while other precincts had much shorter lines and waits around 20 minutes. The voters were casting their ballots in a variety of races: Presidential, U.S. congressional house, state senate and house races, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, retention of Oklahoma Supreme…
Under state law, the Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) is considered “an official arm” of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. As a result, when Oklahoma Bar Association President Miles Pringle used the association’s resources to email all licensed attorneys in the state, urging them to retain three members of the Oklahoma Supreme Court facing retention-ballot elections this…
Navigating the Sands of Change – Is Retirement in Your Near Future Whether you find yourself in the sandwich generation or navigating other distinct circumstances, retirement readiness is on the mind of people at all ages. Your retirement plan is a readiness ‘life plan” and should be every bit as unique as you are. There…
I was born in Tulsa on November 16, 1953 – exactly 46 years after Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907. I tell people I was born on statehood day but I am quick to point out that I was born on the anniversary of statehood, not in 1907. I love this state. I…
[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] What is the most dangerous profession? The statistics are amazing. What job has a one-in-five chance of severe injury or death? With the exception of John F. Kennedy, all presidential assassinations and attempts have been against Republicans. Since the first assassination of Republican Lincoln,…
Dear Rusty: The Social Security program is funded by employees and their employers. The federal government does not contribute to the program, right? So why does the federal government feel they have the right to raid the fund? All the money sent to Ukraine and other unnecessary programs could have been used to pay back…
Years ago, I began collecting quotes from people that spoke into my life. I wanted to share a few that are worth repeating. We need leadership in the world today, as has been true since creation. These quotes come from people that are not flawless, but examples of much needed leadership thoughts. John Maxwell –…
Oklahomans sent a message this week when they voted, for the first time in state history, to oust a sitting member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court while two other justices came within a whisker of sharing the same fate. The question is whether defenders of the status quo will listen to the voters. In 1967,…
In recent years “environmental, social, and governance” (ESG) investing has become a prominent topic in the financial world as some large asset managers have claimed they will now invest money based on political goals rather than the longstanding norm of maximizing returns. Oklahoma lawmakers voted to prohibit ESG asset managers from having state contracts, arguing…
In our opinion, Karen Keith is the clear choice for Tulsa Mayor in the upcoming election and it’s not close. We’re convinced that she will prioritize public safety and work with Republicans and Independents to preserve Tulsa as a good place to raise a family, run a business and practice our faith. Republicans and conservatives…
President/Vice President The Tulsa Beacon endorses former President Donald Trump/ J.D. Vance. Make America great again! Kamala Harris/Tim Walz would be a travesty for our nation. 1st District Representative Kevin Hern State Corporation Commission While Brian Bingman might not be the Conservative we had hoped for he might be the best candidate we can get….
It was a dominating performance by the Oklahoma Sooners to keep their bowl game hopes alive, as OU crushed Maine, 59-14, Saturday at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. The non-conference win over an FCS opponent ended the Sooners’ three-game losing streak and moved OU to one win of becoming bowl eligible at 5-4, 1-4…
Saturday’s game was a stormy affair for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, as Arizona State defeated OSU 42-21 at Boone Pickens Stadium. The game was halted at halftime by a severe thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, that caused a 2 ½ hour delay to the start of the second half. Following a 3-0 start to the season,…
UAB jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as the Blazers routed Tulsa, 59-21, at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Blazers improving their record to 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the American Athletic Conference. The Golden Hurricane dropped to 3-6 and 1-4 AAC….
This week, some news and notes of happenings in sports. The ORU women’s soccer team has advanced in the Summit League Championship tournament, after beating Omaha in the quarterfinals, 2-0. The Golden Eagles will play the No. 1 seed North Dakota State in the semifinals Thursday evening. This past week, the Summit League Cross-Country Championship…
BRANSON, Missouri – It would be difficult for a stage play to have more impact than the production of Jesus here at Sight & Sound Theatre. The public ministry of Jesus Christ, His miracles, His relationships, His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection are dramatically portrayed as only Sight & Sound can. Even though…
Vacation plans are on hold and Tulsans’ best options for entertainment due to the coronavirus outbreak are in their own living rooms. Movie theaters closed All the movie theaters in Tulsa – even the Admiral Twin Drive-in – are closed due to the pandemic. Entertainment venues, which tend to draw big crowds, are deemed “non-essential”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nineties country-music hitmaker Joe Diffie died March 29th due to complications related to COVID-19. In all, Diffie charted 18 Top 10 singles, with the majority reaching the top five, including 1993 radio essentials Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die) and iconic song, John Deere Green. Diffie’s popular hits also…