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Tabuchi suspends his Branson show

July 2, 2020

BRANSON, Missouri – The Shoji Tabuchi Show has postponed their 2020 performances but they plan to return for the 2021 season. “Information and recommendations regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to be ever-changing,” a spokesman said. “With that, the health and safety of our audience members, cast, crew, band, staff, and community have been of…

OBU revised start of the fall term

July 2, 2020

Oklahoma Baptist University has revised the fall calendar for academic year 2020-21. The Board of Trustees voted to move up the start of the fall semester, remove Labor Day and Fall Free Days, and conclude the fall semester before Thanksgiving. The move is part of the university’s COVID-19 response plan for the safe return to…

Still time to make tax deductions

July 2, 2020

With this year’s tax deadline extended, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel reminds Oklahomans that there is still time for a 2019 state income tax deduction by investing in their children or grandchildren’s higher education. The deadline to file 2019 state and federal income taxes is, July 15, and contributions made to an Oklahoma 529 College Savings…

Trump endorses state delegation

July 2, 2020

Two days after his rally in Tulsa, President Donald Trump has endorsed Oklahoma’s Republican congressional members who are up for election. Trump endorsed Reps. Kevin Hern, Markwayne Mullin, Tom Cole, Frank Lucas and Sen. Jim Inhofe. Trump tweeted the following: “Congressman Kevin Hern is a tremendous advocate for the State of Oklahoma. A successful businessman,…

OU offers new graduate program

July 2, 2020

NORMAN, Oklahoma (PRNewswire) — The University of Oklahoma has launched OU Online, a central division that will deliver the university’s online graduate degree programs, expanding OU’s ability to reach students in Oklahoma and beyond. Designed for adult learners seeking career advancement, OU Online’s programs offer graduate degrees in a variety of professional fields. Of the…

Libraries push opening to July 6th

July 2, 2020

As the COVID-19 numbers increase throughout Tulsa County, Tulsa City/County Library is cognizant that the virus is still present, according to a library spokesman. Based on data from local health organizations, TCCL will be pushing back its express service reopening from June 22 to July 6. The library’s curbside service for holds pickup, as well…

State colleges to raise tuition

July 2, 2020

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved increases for tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students an average of 1.3% statewide for the 2020-21 academic year. On average, a full-time Oklahoma college student will pay $79.97 more for tuition and mandatory fees in 2020-21. “Our public higher education institutions operate in an extremely…

Liberalized liquor laws

July 2, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1928 and House Bill 1349 expand alcohol-related rules to allow curbside sales, delivery and options at retail establishments. The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission recently provided emergency rules on June 5 that expand on SB 1928 to further clarify curbside and delivery hours, delivery area and other details. …

Trump makes re-election case

June 25, 2020

With thousands of supporters in attendance and millions watching on TV and social media, President Donald Trump restarted the public rallies of his 2020 re-election campaign here in Tulsa. Trump dubbed the rally part of “The Great American Comeback Campaign.” He reviewed the successes of his first administration, warned of the socialism of Joe Biden…

Changes highlight the June 30 vote due to the coronavirus

June 25, 2020

Voting in the June 30 primary election in Tulsa will not be usual for Tulsans due to coronarvirus. “Because of the COVID pandemic, many of our usual polling places will not be available on election day,” said Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. “We ask that you look for any mail from the Tulsa…