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Lessie Randle, Oklahoma’s Oldest Resident, Turns 112
Lessie Randle, the oldest living person in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, is celebrating her 112th birthday today in Tulsa. Lessie Randle was born in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, on 10 November 1914, to parents George Washington Benningfield and Katie May. She had had three sisters and one brother. Her parents were farmers, originally from Texas.
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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in the Tulsa area in 2026
TULSA, Okla. - Several churches and community organizations are planning free Thanksgiving meals in the Tulsa area throughout November. Events include community dinners, holiday meal giveaways and opportunities for families to gather, with some requiring advance registration or having limited supplies. Free Thanksgiving meals scheduled by date. Nov. 19 —...
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Police search for suspect accused of stabbing man in North Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa police are investigating a stabbing reported Monday night near East 46th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Officers arrived at a home around 10:30 p.m. and found a 54-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. Paramedics took him to a hospital. The victim told officers he...
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Tulsa wants to reimagine closed Route 66 plaza. It needs more time and money to make it happen.
New investment is showing up across the east side from the business incubator at Plaza Santa Cecilia to new beat boxes in the Tulsa Global District. But a longtime tribute to Route 66 has been closed to visitors for about three years, awaiting a renovation that has yet to be designed or funded.
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Tulsa reaches 5-year jail agreement for municipal arrests
TULSA, Okla. - The City of Tulsa and Tulsa County have reached a five-year detention services agreement allowing the Tulsa Police Department to use the Tulsa County Jail for people arrested on municipal charges. The agreement establishes a long-term detention solution following the closure of the city’s Municipal Lockup in...
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Tulsa-based animal rescue founder, employee arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty
Two arrests in Tulsa resulted in the rescue of 39 cats and dogs, and the discovery of 19 deceased animals. Tulsa Police Department representative Richard Meulenberg said officers were called to assist Tulsa Animal Services during an investigation at a residence on 12th Street and Memorial Drive. After a general survey of the area, officers chose to investigate further after a certain smell became too strong to ignore.
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Free Guided Tours Take You Up Close To The Praying Hands Carved Into This Downtown Tulsa Church’s 255-Foot Tower
Some Tulsa landmarks wait politely for you to notice them. This one shoots a tower roughly 15 stories into the downtown skyline and practically dares you to keep driving. Built in the late 1920s during Oklahoma’s oil boom, it is often called one of the finest examples of Art Deco church design in the entire country. The best part for families on a budget is simple: the tour costs nothing.
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Coweta Fire Chief presents Youth Hero Award to young resident
COWETA, Okla. — One young man was awarded the Youth Hero Award at the Coweta City Council meeting on Monday. Aaron Kennedy was presented with the Youth Hero Award by Coweta Fire Chief Brian Woodward. Kennedy received the award for his quick action in calling 911 when a member of his family experienced a medical emergency.
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How Cyrus Avery helped bring Route 66 through Tulsa, Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. - As Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, Tulsa is recognizing the role of Cyrus Avery, known as the “Father of Route 66,” and an Arkansas River bridge that helped establish the city’s place along the historic highway. Ken Busby, executive director and...
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What to Know About the ENGUARD Data Center in Tulsa
The ENGUARD Data Center facility at 611 S Elgin Ave in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an established component of the operational data center and digital infrastructure footprint of the Tulsa metro. What to know about the ENGUARD Data Center (Jackson Technical) Company / Operator: Jackson Technical (acquired by Centre Technologies...
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List of closures in observance of Veteran's Day
TULSA, Okla. — In observance of Veteran's Day, several services will be impacted across the City of Tulsa on Wednesday. City Hall, Municipal Court, the Mulch Site, Household Pollutant Collection Facility, Oxley Visitor Center, and Tulsa Parks Recreation Center will all be closed for the holiday. Officials state that...
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Tulsa County and Little League Baseball argue over more than $100,000 in utility charges
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa County says Tulsa Little League owes more than $100,000 in unpaid utility bills and interest. The nonprofit says it was never billed and that its utilities are paid in full. The dispute is playing out in court, where the Board of County Commissioners sued Tulsa...
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West Tulsa pastor opens church doors to help Webster High School community grieve after deadly crash
TULSA, Okla. - As the Webster High School community mourns the loss of a student killed in a crash on the Turner Turnpike, one West Tulsa pastor is opening his church doors to give students, families and neighbors a place to grieve together. Pastor Scott Bryan of Cognizant Church said...
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Tulsa, Jenks still tens of millions of dollars short on South Tulsa low water dam
TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa and Jenks are still tens of millions of dollars short on plans to build a low-water dam in south Tulsa. Leaders from both cities, along with county commissioners and the Muscogee Nation, held a public meeting Monday night about the project. Depending on which version they build, city leaders say the project is anywhere from $40 million to $90 million short. They can’t start construction until they figure out how to cover that cost.
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Holiday events bring lights, festivities to Tulsa area
TULSA, Okla. - The Tulsa area is getting ready to celebrate the holiday season, with Christmas lights, festive displays and family-friendly activities popping up across the region. From downtown Sapulpa to Tulsa’s gardens and museums, here are some holiday events to add to your calendar this year. Arvest Winterfest.