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Will Rogers HS bricks recreate some lasting memories

February 6, 2020

“Beloved Paw Paw,” reads one brick. “Stay Gold,” says another. Alumni and other friends are donating engraved commemorative bricks to the new athletic stadium that is being built on the Will Rogers High School campus. Donors are creating a permanent addition to Rogers Ropers history with the dedications and memories in their bricks. “We have…

State health officials monitor the coronavirus from China

February 6, 2020

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is actively monitoring the outbreak of a 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which originated in Wuhan, China, and has resulted in cases detected in several countries, including laboratory-confirmed cases in the United States. Public health officials at the OSDH remain in contact with local, state and federal partners including…

New director for medical authority

February 6, 2020

Oklahoma native Travis Kirkpatrick is the new director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Kirkpatrick has served as interim director for the last 90 days. Health Commissioner Gary Cox said he made the decision based on Kirkpatrick’s leadership at the authority over the last few months. “During his three months, Kirkpatrick has reopened the call…

Addition for the TCC West Campus

February 6, 2020

Construction is underway on the new Hardesty Student Success Center at the Tulsa Community College West Campus. The new facility is inside the Information Commons Building. The new Student Success Center was funded with a $1 million gift from the Hardesty Family Foundation as part of the $20 million Clearing the Pathway: The Campaign for…

TSET targeting children’s health

February 6, 2020

The Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) have discussed timelines for new programs to promote health and wellness among Oklahoma youth. “Our daily habits are the single biggest influence on our long-term health and when you learn about healthy habits and choices when you are young, it’s much easier to…

$9.6 billion in state tourism in 2018

February 6, 2020

The Oklahoma travel and tourism industry generated a record $9.6 billion in direct spending by an estimated 21.5 million visitors in 2018, according to new research released by the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department. Travel spending in Oklahoma increased by 7.3 percent since 2017 and has seen a 29 percent increase, equaling $2.2 billion, since…

School board elections are on Feb. 11

February 6, 2020

Some area school districts will hold board of education elections Feb. 11. Tulsa Public Schools Office No. 5 – Ben Croff, Republican; John Croisant, Democrat; Scott Pendleton, Republican[ Kelsey Royce, Democrat; Shane Saunders, Republican Office No. 6 – Ruth Ann Fate, Democrat[ Jerry Griffin, Republican[ Stephen Remington, Democrat Berryhill Public Schools Office No. 5 –…

Owasso VFW catfish dinner will be this Saturday

February 6, 2020

The Owasso VFW Post 7180 will host an all-you-can-eat catfish dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday in the Owasso Community Center, 301 South Cedar . The menu will be catfish (chicken for those who don’t care for fish), French fries, hushpuppies, green beans, drinks and desserts. The cost to adults is $11 and children 6-12 years…

Candidates vie for two TPS seats Feb. 11

January 30, 2020

In the wake of the controversial closing of four elementary schools, voters will be able to reshape the makeup of the Tulsa Public School Board with an election for two seats on February 11. If none of the candidates gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance in a runoff…

Wendell Franklin will head the TPD

January 30, 2020

Mayor G.T. Bynum named Maj. Wendell Franklin as the new Tulsa Police Chief, replacing Chief Chuck Jordan who is retiring. Franklin will assume that role on February 1. He will be the 40th chief in the history of the Tulsa Police Department. “Wendell has a clear vision for the future of the Tulsa Police Department,…