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Solo turn: Native Tulsan Arthur Thompson releases new music
Drummer, vocalist and native Tulsan Arthur Thompson may have left the city six years ago, but his heart still firmly remains here. Thompson, who recently moved to Nashville after time in both LA and San Diego pursuing his solo career, released his third single, “Oasis,” this spring. Recorded in his hometown at Jung Jacob Song’s Black Box Studio, Thompson’s joyful cover of the original song made famous by Roberta Flack features Tulsa musicians David John (guitar), Cortez Johnson (bass), Melody Dunlap (backing vocals), John Gilutin (keyboard and mixing) and the group Monkey Fist Horns. Thompson’s son, Arthur Thompson Jr., shot the accompanying video in Nashville.
From the editor: Wrapping up summer and gearing up for school and all the fall performing arts
As the editor of TulsaPeople, Tulsa’s city magazine, I know there is a lot going on in the metro — from the amazing live music scene and the gamut of sporting events to a lively food culture and the numerous arts communities that call Tulsa home. Sometimes summer...
Broken Arrow mayor selected for Patriotic Mayor Award
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee and Mayor Nikki Lloyd of Bethany have been selected by the Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart for the Oklahoma Patriotic Mayor Award. “Both mayors are amazing ladies who do so much for the military and our veterans,” said Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart State Commander Larry Van Schuyver. “When you see someone working 24/7 honoring veterans, how can you not admire her?”
Archaeologists Find Several Burials Under Removed Tree At Oaklawn
Archeologists found several grave shafts under the oak tree that was recently removed in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This week part of the team is working to excavate by hand to get a closer look at burials exposed last week. The other part of the team is still using the backhoe to look at other areas.
Die-hard Sooners rank OU's stadium as Oklahoma's top choice for ashes spreading: Poll
The University of Oklahoma's fight song lyrics, "I'm a Sooner born and Sooner bred and when I die, I'll be Sooner dead," may actually reflect OU fans' last wishes, according to a recent poll. The poll conducted by Choice Mutual revealed that OU's Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is Oklahomans' top choice...
New online M.S.N. degree to advance nurses’ careers
The University of Tulsa is excited to announce a new, online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree that offers four, distinct specialization tracks. The program addition is in keeping with the School of Nursing’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and engaging students in innovative learning experiences, thereby preparing them for success in a rapidly evolving world.
Final opportunities to ride in a 100-year-old vintage car this summer at The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum
SAPULPA – Officials with the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum are reminding the public they have less than two months to take part in the third-annual vintage car rides. The vintage car rides take place every Saturday morning starting at the museum. Currently, guests can ride in a 1923 Packard and drive to Pretty Water Lake. A driver is provided and the car rides take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., weather permitting. The rides will run through the end of September.
Hinton Restaurant Manager Helps Coworker After Unexpected Childbirth
A routine shift at a restaurant in Hinton turned into much more very quickly after an employee happened to give birth while working. The manager of the Subway in Hinton said she was covering her employee’s shift after she complained of feeling sick and took a break to visit the bathroom.
OSU tempting students to live off campus due to record enrollment
Students are heading back to school in a few weeks and Oklahoma State University is seeing another year of high enrollment. This year, they're offering students an incentive if they choose to live off campus.
The Chalkboard is now open at The Ambassador Hotel in Oklahoma City. What we know
Three months after the closure of previous restaurant concept Café Cuvée, The Ambassador Hotel is once again open for guests to dine in the new Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar. The hotel at 1200 N Walker Ave. announced in April that it would be welcoming The Chalkboard, the same concept operating at its...
ACLU, other groups support OU in lawsuit filed by white students alleging discrimination
Two nonprofit civil rights groups are supporting the University of Oklahoma’s request for dismissal of a federal lawsuit filed by three white OU students who claim the school denied them financial aid because of systemic discrimination that favors Black students. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the American Civil Liberties...
Guymon gets $67 million for water infrastructure, workforce development
One day last week, Guymon pumped 5.4 million gallons of water, roughly 92% of its pumping capacity. If this continues, Michael Shannon, Guymon’s interim city manager, said the city will see mandates to shut water off. He said this is why the Mesa Well Water Project is important. “Can...
Wynona offers blended learning, full virtual enrollment
The Wynona Public School District has joined the THRIVE Learning Collaborative, Oklahoma’s only public virtual school cooperative. Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students attending on-site at Wynona will continue to be provided with traditional full-day instruction by teachers present in the classroom, while students attending on-site in grades 6-12 will be provided blended learning options. Blended learning for these students will include a combination of traditional coursework with on-site instruction, in addition to virtual courses with live online instruction provided by certified THRIVE instructors.
Redlands names Student Services director
EL RENO – Redlands Community College has named Kacey Daniels executive director of Student Services, leading a team dedicated to assisting and advising prospective and current students. A first-generation college graduate and Redlands alumna, Daniels has been a cornerstone of the Upward Bound program at Redlands Community College, initially...