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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...
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...
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...
Map to a career: Atlas School prepares students for technology jobs
Atlas School, formerly Holberton School, has undergone a massive change to be independent. Atlas School is a nonprofit vocational higher education school preparing students for technology jobs like software engineering. Before becoming Atlas School, the institution was a member of a global network of schools that specialized in the same type of vocational training but wanted all schools to be the same, says CEO Libby Ediger. She and her team felt education does not need to be identical for students to learn; it needs to be unique.
Get pumped: New Kendall Whittier neighborhood hangout offers food, drinks, live music and more
After a two-year permitting and construction process, owners Jackie and Chad Potter opened The Pump, a former service station turned funky eclectic spot that is already gaining a community. “We’re really excited for the area and excited to be here,” Chad says. On any given day, Jackie says people are...
Claremore announces assistance for tornado debris removal; see how to apply
CLAREMORE, OK (KTUL) — Do you need assistance? People affected by the May 2024 tornado may be eligible for debris removal assistance. Complete a Personal Property Debris Removal and Right of Entry form to apply. According to the City of Claremore, the form is essential for determining if the...
Tulsan Darren Dale at Sea during RIMPAC
In the photo below, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Darren Dale, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, combats a class bravo fire in the main engine room aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. This is the same type of ship and annual RIMPAC exercise featured in the science fiction movie “Battleship.”
Edmond warns Lake Arcadia visitors to keep an eye out for blue-green algae
The algae was identified near Lake Arcadia’s dam. City officials say this won’t affect Edmond’s drinking water, which comes in part from the lake. But the algae could cause problems for people trying to cool down in and on the water. The toxins produced by blue-green algae can irritate the skin, cause stomach troubles, and at high doses lead to difficulty breathing.
Court date set in assault case reported at Kildare Baptist Church
NEWKIRK — A status docket is set for Bobby Lloyd Ennis, 72, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court. Kay County deputy Brandon Schuster reports that on June 23 he responded to Kildare Baptist Church for a report of a male causing a disturbance. The male, identified as Ennis,...
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.
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...
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.
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