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104 Thunderbird Academy grads

January 10, 2019

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…

Frank Keating on Global Holdings

January 10, 2019

(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…

2018 – Oklahoma got a governor, legalized pot, got a Heisman Trophy winner, lost Roy Clark and more in 2018…

January 3, 2019

January 2018 New city jail cost is more than projected The city’s decision to reopen its own jail is already costing more than projected by officials. Tulsa is negotiating with a contractor to spend $1,200,000 to $1,800,000 to run the new jail. That covers personnel costs, supplies, food, etc. When Mayor G.T. Bynum said the…

Leadership Essays 2019

January 3, 2019

Senator Joe Newhouse Senate District 25, Tulsa After having returned from a year-long overseas military deployment, it was astonishing to me how much has changed in Oklahoma: Republican in-fighting which resulted in the exodus of many of our conservative voices; a teacher walkout on the heels of a large salary increase; and the encroaching acceptance…

No city trash pickup Christmas Day or New Year’s Day

December 20, 2018

The City of Tulsa trash collection will not take place on Christmas Day (December 25) or New Year’s Day ( January 1). Collection days will be moved back a day in the case of these two holidays. Customers who have a Tuesday collection day will get service on Wednesday (December 26 and January 2). City…

Passage of the Farm Bill is praised

December 20, 2018

The U.S. House on December 12 passed The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 conference report, also known as the 2018 farm bill. “Oklahoma family farmers and ranchers today rest a little easier thanks to Congress’ action in passing the 2018 farm bill this week, even as our state’s agricultural producers face the constant threats of…

Stitt visits Okla. National Guard

December 20, 2018

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor-Elect Kevin Stitt paid a visit to the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Regional Training Institute (RTI) on December 13. More than 50 Oklahoma Army National guardsmen were in the second day of a two-day training seminar at the RTI when Stitt stopped by to offer a few comments. During his comments, Stitt…

Thieves targeting popular gift cards

December 20, 2018 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER – For many consumers, purchasing a gift card takes the stress out of finding the perfect gift to give. First introduced in the 1990s, gift cards have continued to gain in popularity. It is expected about $130 billion worth of gift cards will be purchased by the end of 2018. While they are a…

Federal transportation grants given

December 20, 2018

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, said several Oklahoma communities received BUILD Grants from the Department of Transportation totaling $26.5 million today. Inhofe advocated for each of the grants through letters to Secretary Chao. The grants included $14.3 million for Oklahoma City’s Bus Rapid Transit system that will strengthen rural access and improve economic vitality; $5.7…

Free pet vaccination day rescheduled

December 20, 2018

The free pet vaccination clinic that had been scheduled for Saturday, December 8, has been rescheduled for January 12 at Hicks Park, 3443 S. Mingo Road. Free vaccinations will be available for dogs and cats from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. Free vaccines will include rabies, DAPP2 and FVRCP. Also available…