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Chris Polizzi named TU Defensive Coordinator

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TULSA, Okla. –– University of Tulsa first-year head football coach Kevin Wilson announced today the appointment Chris Polizzi as the school’s defensive coordinator and safeties coach. Polizzi comes to Tulsa after spending the past five seasons at Tennessee-Martin, including the past three years as defensive coordinator. Wilson also announced that linebacker coach Koy McFarland will…

Barbecue has been tasty with a Weber or a Kingsford grill

Tulsa Beacon

One of the best gifts I ever got was when my kids bought me a Kingsford charcoal grill. For decades, I used had cooked on a Weber 22-inch kettle grill. I think that was a gift from my good friends, Scott and Marsha Grindle. I replaced the grill on that model at least three times…

Senate and House call for transparent budget process

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – On the 92nd day of the 2023 Legislative session, with ten working days remaining, Democratic leaders in both chambers called for transparency and accountability in the state budget process. “Oklahomans deserve a say in how their tax dollars are spent. They don’t get that say when budgets are prepared behind closed doors…

Bill That Could Prevent Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Set to Become Law

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that could prevent fentanyl overdose deaths was signed by Governor Kevin Stitt and will go into effect on November 1st of this year. House Bill 1987, authored by Democratic Whip Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, would allow Oklahomans to carry fentanyl test strips legally without the strips being considered drug paraphernalia….

Bill Aimed at Creating More Transparency in School Bonding Becomes Law

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY –HB1445, authored by Assistant House Democratic Leader Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa would require school districts to post a copy of their bond proposal to their website at least 30 days prior to the election. The legislation also requires school districts post updates to their website of any material changes made to a voter-approved project…

TCCL’s 2023 Summer reading program for all ages

Tulsa Beacon

Tulsa City-County Library’s 2023 summer reading program, “All Together Now: Kindness Friendship & Unity,” is the perfect summer tradition for all ages. The annual program, ongoing June 1-July 31, is filled with free performances and great prizes. Featuring live performances from local and national artists, families will enjoy seeing entertaining and educational stories come to…

OSU-CHS earns a top spot in medical school rankings

Tulsa Beacon

(TULSA, May 12, 2023) — OSU Center for Health Sciences has earned the No. 1 ranking in the percentage of graduates practicing medicine in Health Professional Shortage Areas and No. 10 in graduates practicing in rural areas from U.S. News and World Report’s annual medical school rankings. HPSAs designate areas and population groups, both rural…

Mid-America Prophecy Conference

Tulsa Beacon

The 14th Annual Mid-America Prophecy Conference “Winds of Change” and the GOD WHO DOES NOT CHANGE will be held on May 26-27, 2023 at the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills. This is the Prophecy Conference with the reputation for non-speculative, Bible-first teaching! Make this your “Bible Prophecy VACATION” … … set aside by so many for the past 13 years….

Broken Arrow Rooster Days

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma’s longest-running festival is back for its 92nd year! It will be held on May 18-21st filled with live local and regional entertainment, carnival rides, over 120 indoor and outdoor marketing place vendors, 13 food trucks, a petting zoo, and more at Central Park on Main, 1500 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow. Admission is free….

The Inflation Reduction Act is funding the hiring of soil conservationists to implement climate-smart practices

Tulsa Beacon

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is quickly ramping up hiring of new team members to help implement $19.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for conservation programs, which is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. For example, NRCS opened job announcements this week for soil conservationists. This…