News Briefs

Natural Grocers to close on 71st St.

September 20, 2018

(PRNewswire) — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. announced that it plans to close its Tulsa-Central store at 9137 East 71st Street in Tulsa by November 9. The company stated the decision to close the Tulsa-Central store reflects that store’s financial performance and the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance operating efficiencies across its store base. …

September is Preparedness Month

September 20, 2018

In recognition of September’s National Preparedness Month, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is spotlighting its Emergency Preparedness and Response Service (EPRS) and its role in coordinating public health and medical system emergency response planning. The EPRS administers a Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…

‘Best Bang for Your Buck’ college

September 20, 2018

College of the Ozarks was recently ranked by Washington Monthly, earning No.1 Best Bang for the Buck in the Midwest and No. 3 Baccalaureate College out of the 150 on the list. Washington Monthly released their 13th annual college guide and rankings in the September/October issue of the magazine and online. Rankings emphasized social mobility,…

Gilbert takes Crime Stoppers’ job

September 20, 2018

After losing her runoff election for the Republican nomination for House District 79, Tulsa City Councilor Karen Gilbert has accepted a job as director of Tulsa Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit group that works with the Tulsa Police Department on safety programs, including the anonymous tip hotline – 918-596-COPS (2677). On August 28, Gilbert lost to…

Council to study poultry growth

September 20, 2018

Gov. Mary Fallin and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker have formed a coordinating council to evaluate the expansion of poultry growth in northeast Oklahoma. The Coordinating Council on Poultry Growth will examine the expansion of poultry production and its impact on rural communities. The coordinating council will also bring together state and tribal…

Chicken Salad Chick is in BA

September 20, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick, the “fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept,” will open its first restaurant in Oklahoma. The location is 1320 East Hillside Drive in Broken Arrow. The new restaurant will open on September 20. This marks the brand’s 95th restaurant location across 10 states. The Broken Arrow restaurant kicks off a string of new…

TU faces Temple Thursday

September 20, 2018

It was the same story but a different opponent for the University of Tulsa football team, as the Golden Hurricane were defeated by Arkansas State, 29-20, in front of 17,349 at H.A. Chapman Stadium on Saturday. Turnovers and penalties proved to be costly in the TU loss. “There were a couple times we shot ourselves…

Sen. Matthews suspends his race for county commissioner

September 13, 2018

State Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, is suspending his campaign for the District 1 seat on the Tulsa County Commission. Matthews cited personal issues and professional obligations for the decision to stop taking donations and stop campaigning personally. It is past the time to officially withdraw, so Matthews will be on the ballot November 6 against…

Candidates for Council District 7

September 13, 2018

Seven candidates have filed for the empty District 7 Council seat which was left open by the resignation of Councilor Anna America. One of the candidates is Michael Patton, the husband of America. A special vote will coincide with the November 6 general election and the top vote recipient in District 7 will win that…

Candidates for TPS District 2

September 13, 2018

The Tulsa Board of Education has five candidates for the vacant spot to represent District 2. The candidates are Robert Howard, Alvin Okonkwo, Jania Wester, Gary Copper and Jenni Plaster. Nine people had applied for the spot, which was open following the resignation of Amy Shelton, who quit in August for family reasons. Those five…