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Two Black Women Make History! Lead Largest School Districts In Oklahoma
Ebony Johnson (L) and Jamie Polk. Image Credit: Oklahoma Voice. Oklahoma achieved a significant milestone on Monday with the appointment of a new superintendent for Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS). For the first time in state history, Black women are simultaneously leading Oklahoma’s two largest school districts, OKCPS and Tulsa...
OHSO reminds drivers speeding has deadly consequences
OKLAHOMA (KOAM) -- The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that speeding has dangerous consequences with its "Speeding Catches Up with You" campaign.
Several drownings reported at Oklahoma lakes during holiday weekend
Multiple people drowned over the Fourth of July holiday weekend at lakes across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to several drownings, with one of the first being at Lake Thunderbird on July 3. Troopers said a man, identified as 53-year-old Sean Mooney of Harrah, was not wearing his lifejacket when repairing his boat and somehow fell into the water.
Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 8-12: Music you should hear this week
This week, we're celebrating Tulsa Music Month and only featuring musicians and bands from Tulsa. Here are this week's featured Tulsa artists. John Moreland is from Tulsa. Find more of their music at johnmoreland.net. Tuesday, July 9. Wilderado is from Tulsa. Find more of their music at wilderado.co. Wednesday, July...
Oklahoma, Arkansas working on plan to convert US 412 into interstate
Oklahoma and Arkansas are working on a plan that will ultimately convert U.S. 412 into an interstate connecting Interstate 35 north of Perry to Interstate 49 in Springdale, Arkansas. The new highway designation, expected to be tagged as Interstate 412, won’t happen quickly. Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesperson T.J. Gerlach said studies and...
Documentary film showcases restoration of Oklahoma’s Capitol building
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma Historical Society documentary film released to the public June 28 showcases Oklahoma’s Capitol and the nearly decade-long restorations of the building. “The People’s House” was created as a “bookend” to the restoration process and to capture the history of the building. Trait Thompson, Oklahoma Historical Society executive director, worked as […] The post Documentary film showcases restoration of Oklahoma’s Capitol building appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Ryan Walters’ personal vanity campaign needs to end, but Oklahoma Republicans couldn’t stop it
Most PR campaigns are aimed at building a positive image. But from the looks of Oklahoma education Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national publicity push, he’s only breaking down his relationships here at home. And embarrassingly, our other elected officials are allowing it to happen. Walters is paying a Virginia-based communications company as much as $200 an […] The post Ryan Walters’ personal vanity campaign needs to end, but Oklahoma Republicans couldn’t stop it appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma filmmaker plays 'Hailey's Game' to create award-winning supernatural LGBTQ movie
Katie Hightower blames the television show "Dawson's Creek," James Van Der Beek's titular character and the teen drama series' creator, Kevin Williamson, for her fledgling filmmaking career. "It's not the best show in the world, but I remember watching it. I watched Dawson, and he wanted to make films. And I wanted to be Dawson. I wanted to make films, too. So, I told my dad, 'I'm gonna go to NYU.' And he was like,...
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