Terms in the U.S. Senate are generally staggered and it’s rare when a state has two contested elections in the same year. But that is the case in Oklahoma this year. U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, is up for re-election after finishing a six-year term. He has drawn a credible Republican challenger while six Democrats…
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum has submitted his budget for fiscal year 2023 and it is $944.9 million – an increase of $145.5 million (18.2%). The budget includes $1,000,000.00 to dig up graves and DNA analysis in connection with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (Race Riot). Bynum’s budget includes police academies for 90 cadets – the…
An Owasso teacher has been allowed to resign despite a public allegation that he engaged in grooming, following publicity regarding the teacher’s social media postings. On April 11, the “Libs of TikTok” Twitter account shared a TikTok video posted by Owasso teacher Tyler Wrynn in which Wrynn declared, “If your parents don’t accept you for…
Shane Jemison will be named Interim State Party Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP). Jemison was appointed to the position following the resignation of State Chairman John Bennett, who is running for Congress in the Second District. Jemison will be fulfilling the role and duties of OKGOP State Chairman for a maximum of 60…
OU Health Physicians Tulsa and Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, are co-sponsors of the Walk from Obesity +FunRun, set for April 30, at Hunter Park, 5804 E. 91st Street in Tulsa. This fundraising event benefits the Oklahoma and Arkansas state chapters of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), a nonprofit. Proceeds…
SHAWNEE — Twenty-five hot air balloons will take flight over Shawnee skies once again at the fifth annual Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest, scheduled for Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) is hosting the free event and invites the public to attend a weekend full of live music, fireworks, a 5K fun…
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. A prescription drug take-back event is scheduled for residents to properly dispose of unwanted medications and prescription drugs on April 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several Tulsa area locations: The M.e.t. Recycling Center, 3495 S. Sheridan…
The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering Oklahomans who want to quit tobacco a special opportunity through June 30. Oklahomans who sign up for the Helpline’s All Access plan will get at least eight weeks of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and five Quit Coach calls for free….
Animal shelters across the country are in crisis with overcrowding and other major obstacles, prompting a national call for adoption. BISSELL Pet Foundation is aiming to “Empty the Shelters” by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 from May 2-8. More than 275 shelters in 45 states will participate in this lifesaving event to place deserving…
Dr. Andy Taylor, regional ministry partner for east-central Oklahoma for Oklahoma Baptists, will deliver the keynote speech during Oklahoma Baptist University’s next Bison Connections event May 12 in Bixby. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church, at 10301 East 111th St. S. in Bixby, Oklahoma. Registration is now open online….