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Poteau Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Air BNB as new members
Levi’s Bee Hive Air BNB received a Ribbon Cutting by the Poteau Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, as they were welcomed as new members. The Poteau Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Levi’s Bee Hive Air BNB as a new member of the Chamber. Levi’s Bee Hive...
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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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Residents cite safety concerns, poor communication at Southern Hills retirement community
TULSA, Okla. — Residents at Southern Hills Retirement Community say ongoing elevator problems and a lack of communication from management in recent weeks have left them worried about safety and unsure where to turn for help. Will Clark, an 80-year-old resident who said he has lived at Southern Hills...
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At Tulsa Toy Depot in South Tulsa, Shelves of Toys and Candy Fill One Roof
I pulled into a plain strip-center lot in Oklahoma expecting a quick errand and maybe five minutes of browsing. An hour later I was still inside, holding a wooden puzzle I did not need and eyeing a case of chocolate I definitely wanted. Some shops sell things, and a rare...
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ACTION Tulsa hosts community meeting to address stray and loose dogs
Common ways you might prepare for a walk or run in your neighborhood are hydrating and stretching. But some Tulsans also need to mentally prepare for a potential encounter with stray or loose dogs. That’s a problem ACTION Tulsa is trying to solve. The community advocacy group held a meeting...
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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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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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Tulsa 10: Nov. 10-16
Gilcrease Museum will host the Annual Eddie Faye Gates Program on Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Featuring the likes of Don Thompson, Michelle Burdex, Lynn Wallace and Autumn Brown, the panel of guests will explore the lasting impact of Eddie Faye Gates’ work. Taking place at Rudisill Regional Library, this event is free to attend, though registration is required. More information here.
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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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Council Oak Tree Ceremony crosses 40-year milestone
“We gather here at the Council Oak to remember the strength, resilience, of our ancestors, to honor the history rooted in this place and reflect on the traditions that continue to guide the Muscogee people. May today bring us together in gratitude and renew our commitment to carrying their teachings forward.” – Representative Galen Cloud.
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Tulsa residents question water bills after discovering defective meters
TULSA, Okla. — Have you noticed your water bill has been the same for several months in a row? It may be due to a broken water meter. “My mother went to the City of Tulsa to find out why our bills have been high for a couple of months. She’s been charged $215 for eight months,” said Sharon Kus.