News Briefs

1st Black Bear Diner open in Tulsa

September 20, 2018

Black Bear Diner opened its first restaurant in Tulsa on September 10 at 9026 E.71st St. (south of Woodland Hills Mall). A California-based franchise, the Tulsa restaurant hired a staff of people. The 6,853-square-foot dining area can seat almost 200 customers. Each Black Bear Diner restaurant displays multiple handmade bear carvings unique to each location….

First Amendment Essay Contest

September 20, 2018

Freedom of Information Oklahoma is offering cash prizes to high school students who enter and win the annual Zach Taylor First Amendment Essay Contest. Students in grades 9 to 12 must pick one of the freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment and write about its importance to the American way of life. The freedoms are…

New service from state election board

September 20, 2018

A new service launched this week will allow voters to update their address or party affiliation online, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said. The system went live September 10 on the Oklahoma State Election Board’ website at www.elections.ok.gov. Voters who are already registered to vote may use the service to change their residential…

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…