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,…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…