Beacon Staff

Post Offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 for observance of Former Pres. Jimmy Carter’s death

January 9, 2025

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail service and administrative office activity on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. The Postal Service will continue to accept and process volume dropped by commercial mailers at mail processing facilities. There…

Federal agencies and courts closed on Jan. 9 for Day of Observance

January 9, 2025

The Eastern Oklahoma District Federal Courts will be closed as well as federal agencies to honor the death of former Pres. Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9, 2024. Federal agency offices such as Social Security offices, IRS offices, etc. will all close for the Thursday observance.

Area teams lose conference games Saturday

January 9, 2025

OU loses to Alabama in Tuscaloosa No. 5 Alabama handed the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners their first loss of the season, 107-79, Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. It was the first SEC game of the season for both teams. The Crimson Tide’s record improved to 12-2 overall and 1-0 SEC. For the Sooners, their record dropped…

Expect more and more politics during the 2018 cycle

January 9, 2025 Charles Biggs

Politics will again take center stage in 2018. On the national front, President Trump will continue to push his agenda in the face of irrational opposition from the Democrats and moderate Republicans. And every move Trump makes will be criticized by the liberal media (and reinforced by the local liberal newspaper, TV stations and some…

School Board Election Filings

January 2, 2025

The filing period for Board of Education members and some municipal seats was in early December 2024. The primary elections will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with the general election on April 1. All of the scheduled elections are non-partisan. There were 22 offices to be determined, but only five offices drew more…

Voter Registration Deadline approaching

January 2, 2025

Friday, January 17, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the February 11, 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…

State Agencies to return to in-office work Feb.1

January 2, 2025

On Dec. 18, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2024-29, directing state agencies to return full-time employees to in-office work environments by February 1, 2025. This decision reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring efficient government operations and accountability to taxpayers as the COVID-19 pandemic no longer necessitates remote work accommodations. “COVID altered the way…

Gas prices rising quickly

January 2, 2025

Average gasoline prices in Tulsa have risen 19.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 15.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 15.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…

Birdfeeders are a fun teaching tool for all ages

January 2, 2025

School is out for the holidays, but children can still learn interesting information outside of the classroom with birdfeeders that attract birds to the landscape and give children an up-close look at feathered friends. Birdfeeders not only provide educational opportunities but also give birds a food source. “Birds are fascinating to watch in their natural…

OU men beat Prairie View A&M

January 2, 2025

The No. 12 ranked University of Oklahoma basketball team remained undefeated on Sunday with a 89-67 home victory over Prairie View A&M. The Sooners are now 13-0 and are one of only four teams in Division I that a currently unbeaten. Prairie View dropped to 1-12. Both teams exchanged baskets for most of the first…