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OSU A&M President Shrum’s resigns suddenly

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OSU A&M Board of Regents accepts President Shrum’s resignation (STILLWATER, Okla. Feb. 5, 2025) — The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has accepted the resignation of President Kayse Shrum, effective Feb. 3, and released the following statement: “We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Shrum for her dedicated leadership, unwavering commitment to students,…

Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame inductee brings over four decades of experience to role

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(STILLWATER, Okla. Feb. 7, 2025) — The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Jim Hess as interim president of Oklahoma State University following a special board meeting Friday in Stillwater. “The board is confident that Dr. Hess will provide the steady leadership needed to continue advancing OSU’s momentum and its land-grant…

Last week to request absentee ballots for March 4 election

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The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail for the March 4, Special Bond Proposition Elections for ISD-13 Glenpool Public Schools and ISD-14 Liberty Public Schools is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, February 17. Tulsa County Election Board Secretary, Gwen Freeman, says absentee voting…

Larry Lee Mason

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December 13, 1946 – February 4, 2025   Larry Lee Mason, 78, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home. Born on December 13, 1946 to John and Phyllis Mason of Des Moines, Iowa , he moved with his family to Carlisle, Iowa, the summer of 1958. He graduated from Carlisle…

Cowboys grab conference win against Sun Devils

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OSU GETS HOME WIN AGAINST ASU Leading from start to finish, the Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated Arizona State, 86-73, Sunday at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. OSU improved to 12-11, 4-8 Big 12, and ASU dropped to 12-11, 3-9 Big 12. Oklahoma State leads the all-time series 6-3, but it was the teams’ first meeting since…

Collegiate Swimmers file new lawsuit against the NCAA, Ivy League and Harvard University

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LAS VEGAS – Three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers have filed a new lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Ivy League Conference, and Harvard University citing harassment, abuse, and federal law violations from the 2021-2022 women’s sports season. The lawsuit—filed February 4, 2025 backed and supported by the Independent Council on Women’s Sports…

Feb. 11 area School Board elections and Bond Propositions

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Jenks and Owasso will have bond issues to vote on, while School Board Elections will be held for Broken Arrow Public School Zone 5 and District 3 in Tulsa Public Schools. The Jenks School system says that this bond issue will not raise the millage. It would be replacing bonds that are phasing out.  However…

Election day reminders & tips

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Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, for the Board of Education Primary for ISD-1 Tulsa Public Schools Board Member Office Number 3, ISD-3 Broken Arrow Public Schools Board Member Office Number 5; as well as the City of Owasso Council Member Ward 5 and Special Bond Proposition Elections…

Deadline to request absentee ballot for March 4 election approaches

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Voters in Tulsa County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 4, Special Bond Proposition Elections for ISD-13 Glenpool Public Schools and ISD-14 Liberty Public Schools should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman said today. Absentee ballots are available to any registered voter, provided they are eligible to vote in…

More Options now available to receive state income tax refund

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OKLAHOMA CITY (February 4, 2025) – The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office is proud to announce a significant improvement in how Oklahomans can receive their state tax refunds. Thanks to a new agreement with the Oklahoma Tax Commission, taxpayers now have an additional option to receive their refunds via paper check, giving residents greater flexibility and…