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Duke community helps celebrate woman’s 107th birthday with a parade
DUKE, Okla. (KSWO) - Ms. Cleo West Andrus Bearden of Duke turned 107-years-old Saturday, July 27, and the Duke Community helped her celebrate the achievement. For the past several years, the Town of Duke has helped Ms. Cleo celebrate her birthdays through a parade designed to go right past her house.
Gore open records request leads to protective order, kidnapping complaint
GORE, Okla. (KTUL) — It was an exchange captured on the town hall's surveillance video back in May when former board member Gideon Miller was asking the town clerk, Lisa Settlemyre, about the status of his open records request. "Lisa these records are readily available and they need to...
Heeding the call: Musician Kyle Nix adopts the Tulsa lifestyle after recent move
“I’d been looking quite a few other places, but I felt like Tulsa was calling me,” says musician and new Tulsa resident Kyle Nix who performs with his own band, Kyle Nix and the 38’s, when he’s not touring as the fiddle player for the immensely popular Turnpike Troubadours. Personal challenges, including the loss of his long-time musical mentor and close friend Byron Berline in 2021, made the Perry native reconsider his living situation after a decade in Tahlequah.
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.
Engage and express: New creative center builds upon private school’s artistic endeavors
Riverfield Country Day School continues to invest in its students’ artistic abilities with its new Center for Creativity, an art hotspot where the sky’s the limit. Head of School Jerry Bates beams with pride introducing the new facility. “When you transform your thinking into some form of expression, it really helps solidify your learning,” Bates says.
Beyond the bell: New program from The Opportunity Project supports the education workforce and families through after-school programs
This past academic year, Tulsa youth had access to 450 after-school experiences thanks to The Opportunity Project and its 80-plus community partners. The Opp Project is the lead agency for Out-of-School-Time in Tulsa, connecting youth, families, educators, program providers and municipal agencies. “Our mission is to ensure all Tulsa youth...
Comfort by design: The Dolphin Fine Linens relocates to new Utica Square location
For more than three decades, The Dolphin Fine Linens has been a cornerstone of the Utica Square shopping experience, offering Tulsans the finest in luxury comfort lines of towels, soaps, lotions and, of course, linens. In addition to retail, The Dolphin also offers full design services to its clients, and...
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...
Man In Custody Following Standoff Along Highway 169 Near Collinsville
A 42-year-old man is in custody accused of leading law enforcement on a chase on Highway 169 north of Collinsville on Tuesday. Tulsa County Deputies say the call started as a check on a possibly armed suicidal suspect. That suspect has been identified as Donald Schnell. Deputies and the Oklahoma...
Offseason Report Card: Thunder get three As, three Bs and two Cs for summer moves
To whom much is given, much is required. The phrase originally uttered by Jesus Christ wasn't discussing basketball teams, but it certainly rings true for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sam Presti and the Thunder front office have amassed an incredible warchest of draft picks and simultaneously built a young team that won the most games in the Western Conference last season.
Need a job? Several school districts need teachers
Oklahoma students will head back to school in just a few weeks, but will your child have a teacher in the classroom? Some districts are struggling to fill positions before the first day of school and are hosting hiring events before the first day of school.
GPS adds portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary due to overcrowding; election upcoming to address capacity
In response to overcrowding at Charter Oak Elementary, Guthrie Public Schools has added two portable classrooms as a temporary solution to accommodate the growing student population. One of the significant summer projects for Guthrie Public Schools has been the addition of two portable classrooms at Charter Oak Elementary to address...
Wacey Schalla of Arapaho, OK Wins Custer County Classic
The annual Custer County Bull Riding Classic entertained fans Monday night during the Custer County Fair. Wacey Schalla of Arapaho, OK took home the top prize. Schalla put together two qualified rides scoring an 83 on his first ride and then followed that up with a score of 86 in the short go. Schalla’s 86 was the top score of the night.
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?”