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Black Women Superintendents Lead 2 Largest Oklahoma School Districts
This is the first time both Black women educators are superintendents, marking a historic shift for Oklahoma school districts. In a groundbreaking development for Oklahoma’s education landscape, Black women educators now serve as superintendents of the state’s two largest school districts. Jamie Polk, an Iowa native with 25...
Advance tickets go on sale July 4 for upcoming movie 'Reagan,' filmed in Oklahoma
In conjunction with Independence Day, ShowBiz Direct has announced that tickets will go on sale July 4 for the upcoming movie "Reagan," which was filmed primarily in Oklahoma. Billed as the first full-length feature film about America's 40th president, "Reagan" stars Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight and Penelope Ann Miller and is set to debut exclusively in theaters nationwide Aug. 30.
Oklahoma Veterans Commission appoints new executive director
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs has a new executive director. Retired Rear Admiral James Bynum was announced Monday as the agency’s new executive director. He begins Aug. 1. Brett Martin, Veterans Commission chairman, said Bynum is a qualified candidate. “He’s dealt with Capitol Hill in D.C., … working with our legislation […] The post Oklahoma Veterans Commission appoints new executive director appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Community Receive National Award for Improving Quality of Care
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has named twelve Oklahoma nursing homes and one assisted living community as 2024 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipients. The awards program recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance to improve the lives of...
Wildlife officials spare Oklahoma-specific crawdad species from the endangered list
Wildlife enthusiasts will be excited to know the Kiamichi crayfish thought to live only in a 30-mile stretch of the Kiamichi River in Southeast Oklahoma has not been added to the endangered species list.
Cherokee Nation signs Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to 'Nanyehi' musical
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation has signed Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to its October production of “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward.”. The historical Cherokee musical is set for Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Live Tulsa with auditions taking place July 12-14. A direct descendant...
Oklahoma City Restaurant Employees Thankful For Support After Offering Free Lunches In Exchange For Donated Bicycle Helmets
After a downtown Oklahoma City restaurant offered a free lunch to anyone who brought in a bicycle helmet, organizers behind the promotion provided an update on how much support they received. Isabelle Young, one of the people behind the bicycle helmet drive at Vast, located in the Devon Energy Center,...
Dombrowski part of River City Players in Oklahoma
A familiar name to Stanly County is acting in Oklahoma this summer. But it is not the musical “Oklahoma!” The River City Players at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is celebrating its 41st season of performances at the NSU Playhouse with a nostalgic lineup. The 2024 summer series is titled “River City Players: As […] The post Dombrowski part of River City Players in Oklahoma appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Taste Of Oklahoma: Chef Andrew Black's Latest Addition To Oklahoma City's Food Scene
In a new addition to a Downtown Oklahoma City landmark, James Beard Award winning chef Andre Black opens his new restaurant in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. Perle Mesta, a new restaurant named after the Oklahoma City socialite whose career took her from the White House to abroad, opened on June 24, but is already making a name for itself.
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