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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…

Tax Revenue Soars

September 13, 2018

Huge tax increase starts showing up in receipts After more than a year of steady growth, state revenues are soaring as the highest tax increase in state history kicks in. Oklahoma’s gross revenue in August, which provides a broad overview of state economic activity, shows double-digit expansion over the past 12 months, State Treasurer Ken…

Inhofe named chairman of Armed Services Committee

September 13, 2018

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, has been named chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee after the death of committee chairman Sen. John McCain. “I am deeply honored that my colleagues have selected me to lead the Armed Services Committee,” Inhofe said. “America is facing new and unprecedented threats that are different from anything we’ve…

Facility named for fallen Oklahoman

September 13, 2018 Cpt. Leanna Litsch

KABUL, Afghanistan – Officials at New Kabul Compound (NKC) stood alongside Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) members of 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, as a plaque was unveiled during a dedication ceremony at the newly remodeled NKC flight terminal on September 1 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The “Hughie Terminal” at NKC…

Sen. Matthews suspends his race for county commissioner

September 13, 2018

State Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, is suspending his campaign for the District 1 seat on the Tulsa County Commission. Matthews cited personal issues and professional obligations for the decision to stop taking donations and stop campaigning personally. It is past the time to officially withdraw, so Matthews will be on the ballot November 6 against…

Candidates for Council District 7

September 13, 2018

Seven candidates have filed for the empty District 7 Council seat which was left open by the resignation of Councilor Anna America. One of the candidates is Michael Patton, the husband of America. A special vote will coincide with the November 6 general election and the top vote recipient in District 7 will win that…

Candidates for TPS District 2

September 13, 2018

The Tulsa Board of Education has five candidates for the vacant spot to represent District 2. The candidates are Robert Howard, Alvin Okonkwo, Jania Wester, Gary Copper and Jenni Plaster. Nine people had applied for the spot, which was open following the resignation of Amy Shelton, who quit in August for family reasons. Those five…

Free bus rides for Tulsa students

September 13, 2018

The Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority (Tulsa Transit) is offering the Tulsa Public School Free Rides program for the school year 2018-2019. This program allows TPS High school students grade 9th -12th to ride Tulsa Transit for free upon showing a valid student ID card. The program began August 22, 2018 and ends May 21 (or…