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The Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced Monday they have awarded more than $4.5 million in opioid settlement funds to local organizations working to prevent addiction, expand treatment and recovery options, and strengthen behavioral health supports across the community.
The organizations funded include:
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The Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa (Tulsa HBA) invites the community to step inside some of Tulsa’s most stunning home transformations during the 25th Annual Home Remodeling Showcase, September 13–14, 2025. Presented by the Remodelers Council of the Tulsa HBA, this premier event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship, creativity, and expertise of the area’s top remodeling professionals.
This year’s tour features eight Tulsa-area projects, ranging from sleek kitchen updates and whole-home makeovers to stunning outdoor living spaces—each designed to spark ideas for your own home. Proceeds from the Showcase will benefit John 3:16 Mission, supporting their work to serve Tulsa’s most vulnerable.
TULSA, Okla. – A federal jury re-convicted a Tulsa man who kidnapped, sexually abused, and physically assaulted a 72-year-old nun, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson Friday. Later his office also released the results of the August Federal Grand Jury 2024-B Indictments which are included below.
First up, Elga Eugene Harper, 43, was found guilty again of Kidnapping in Indian Country; Aggravated Sexual Abuse by Force and Threat in Indian Country; Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country; and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Indian Country.
According to court documents, in May 2022, Harper showed up at the victim’s house unannounced. The victim knew Harper, who was homeless, and she would pay him to help fix things around her house. After explaining to Harper that she had no work for him, Harper requested to use the restroom. The victim allowed him to use the restroom.
Washington D.C. – The Society for Science has selected 70 extraordinary educators for its 2025–2026 Advocate Program. This program provides training, stipends and year-round support to mentors assisting students to enter science fairs and other research competitions.
Dr. Abraham Kamara from Tulsa Public Schools has been selected for the Society’s 2025–2026 Advocate Program. This year the program is providing a total of $228,000 to support mentorship of students in STEM research and competitions.
Dr. Kamara is a dedicated STEM educator and program leader with over 23 years of experience in both Africa and the United States. He currently leads the award-winning STEM program at Memorial Middle School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where his students have earned national and international recognition in robotics and engineering competitions.
