The Tulsa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly announces its selection as the Central Region host for the esteemed Delta Authors on Tour event—an engaging literary showcase celebrating the voices, scholarship, and creative expression of members across the sisterhood.
Is it an Oklahoma thing to give more money to criminals, shelter them from responsibility, then re-elect them?
Opinion: Questions came to mind yesterday with the arrival of notice that the Oklahoma Senate approved a bill by Tulsa’s Sen. Regina Goodwin to update the stipend school districts may provide to board members for attending board meetings.
Only the largest school districts pay stipends as most school board members in Oklahoma serve for the benefit of their community’s children. The state’s two largest districts, Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) and Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) do pay and such payment don’t much improve local education. Together both districts draw our national education rankings down the drain and both have failed audits by the Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector office. They fail to teach or account.
Youth and Family Services, a nonprofit organization that has served youth and families in Oklahoma for more than 50 years is inviting the community to help “Light the Way” for youth in need, June 27th, 2026. They are hosting a nighttime Light the Way Glow 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, a family-friendly event designed to bring the community together while raising funds to build a new youth shelter for vulnerable children and teens in Oklahoma.
What a glorious time in Oklahoma and the American Republic as free people begin campaigns for public office. Here candidate filing begins Wednesday, April 1, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced today. The three-day candidate filing period will run from April 1 through April 3. Filing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rep. Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, filed a concurrent resolution recognizing Oklahoma native Chuck Norris for a lifetime of achievement and contributions to the state and nation. The measure was heard on the House floor Monday and adopted.
“Chuck Norris is one of our own, and his story is something Oklahomans can really take pride in,” Adams said. “From serving our country to becoming a global name in martial arts and entertainment, he’s always carried himself with strength and character. This resolution is just a small way to recognize all he’s accomplished and the example he continues to set.”
