Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman has some reminders for voters prior to the November 3 presidential election. Early voting will be available at ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 29-30 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 31. The Election Board office will not…
Even though a relatively small percentage of homeless people in America have died from the Chinese coronavirus, more people are living on the streets and the need for food, clothing and shelter is growing. And that situation will worsen when cold weather hits, according Pastor Steve Whitaker of John 3:16 Mission. Steve Whitaker and his…
Several members of the Oklahoma House from the Tulsa area will face challengers in the November 3 election. Here are some candidate profiles for legislative races in the Oklahoma House in the Tulsa metropolitan area. Oklahoma House of Representatives House District 79 Republican Margie Alfonso has a degree in bacteriology and public health from Michigan…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Almost all Protestant pastors plan to participate in the 2020 election, but around a quarter still haven’t decided who will get their presidential vote. In the latest election survey, Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 98% of Protestant pastors in the U.S. say they plan to vote in the presidential election. When they cast…
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has opened the northern section of the new Kickapoo Turnpike. The Kickapoo Turnpike is one of six individual projects within the Driving Forward program announced in October of 2015. The 21-mile connection between I-40 and I-44/Turner Turnpike will help eliminate a portion of Oklahoma City’s traffic congestion. It also improves travel…
With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period underway, the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) offers free counseling to assist Oklahomans eligible for Medicare. In past years, OID’s Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) hosted annual Medicare Open Enrollment events across the state, educating Medicare beneficiaries on their options, enrollment eligibility and changes for the upcoming year. Despite the inability…
Governor Kevin Stitt has named Chief Policy Advisor Brian Bingman as Secretary of State and Native American Affairs. Bingman, former President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, joined the Stitt Administration in August as the governor’s lead negotiator on legislative policy and will continue those duties as Secretary of State. Bingman represented House District 30…
The Tulsa Liberty Center, a Christian ministry that seeks to guide Christians in government, business and reformation, announced its upcoming list of speakers. The speakers are: Dr. Jim Burkett with present Part 3 of “God, Government and The Bible at 6:30 p.m. on October 26. Jesse Rodgers of City Elders will give Part 7 of…
Tulsa Botanic Garden and Signature Symphony at TCC will host “Botanic Brass,” a picturesque sunset concert against the backdrop of the garden, on October 24. The partnership between the two brings together the sounds of chamber music and the visuals of “Autumn in the Garden,” which is a celebration of the changing of the season….
A prescription drug take-back event is scheduled for residents to properly dispose of unwanted medications and prescription drugs on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations: Reasor’s, 7114 S. Sheridan Road Reasor’s, 4909 E. 41st St. Reasor’s, 3915 S. Peoria Ave. Walgreens, 1438 N. Lewis Ave. The M.e.t. Recycling Center, 3495…