Ray Dyer, a third generation publisher of the El Reno Tribune, is the new president of the Oklahoma Press Association. Dyer was appointed by the OPA Board of Directors to serve from January 1, 2019, through June 30, 2019, and will then be nominated for membership consideration and election for his scheduled year of 2019-2020….
Senators James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, and U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, recognized the 150th anniversary of Fort Sill. Lankford and Inhofe introduced S. Res. 11 to recognize Fort Sill’s milestone. Cole introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “I am very proud of Fort Sill’s 150 years of important work to further…
STILLWATER – Before you put the Christmas tree on the curb for recycling, consider turning it into a combination lawn decoration and bird feeder. While the tree certainly added a festive flair to the home with its twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments, you can still get some enjoyment out of it, said David Hillock, Oklahoma…
Mayor G.T. Bynum and the Tulsa City Council are formulating plans for a massive tax increase for more improvements in Downtown Tulsa. No details on the actual cost will be sought have been released to the public. Bynum, who is registered as a Republican, unveiled an 160-page document that calls for millions of dollars in…
Gov. Kevin Stitt has nominated Mike Mazzei as the Secretary of Budget, a newly created cabinet position that will require Senate confirmation. As Secretary of Budget, Mazzei will be responsible for preparing and finalizing the governor’s annual state budget, providing oversight of its implementation and giving counsel for the state’s financial strategy. “Mike Mazzei brings…
The Tulsa Public School Board has been looking for qualified replacements for Cindy Decker’s District 5 seat. Decker, who has been a member of the board since 2015, announced her decision to resign late last year after a job as executive director of Educare. She vacated her seat around January 7. Whoever is appointed will…
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center supported food and agricultural businesses throughout Oklahoma in 2018, providing a total economic impact of $120.31 million. “The impacts FAPC has had on the food and agricultural industries in the state are tremendous,” said Roy Escoubas, FAPC director. “From education and training…
Thunderbird Academy for at-risk youth held graduation services of 104 students in December. Friends, family and National Guard members gathered together for the graduation of 104 cadets from the Thunderbird Challenge Program on Saturday, at Pryor High School’s Hershel Avra Performing Arts Center. The cadets successfully completed the 22-week program that employs a military style…
(PRNewswire) — Frank Keating, two-term governor of Oklahoma, has joined the board of directors of Global Holdings, an account and payment processing provider to the consumer debt settlement industry. Global Holdings is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners. Currently a partner with the Financial Services team at Holland & Knight, Keating is also…
Ten candidates have filed for the District 1 seat on the Tulsa Public School Board. Board member Gary Perceful is not seeking re-election, so that is an open seat. The candidates who filed from December 3-5 were: Stacey Woolley, Kyle R. Wagner, DeAnna Cooper, Niki Grauberger, Nicholas Cains, Brenda Barre, Chris Freedom, Scott Carter, Nicole…