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Awesome Tulsa State Fair Underway

Young and old and all between can find fun at the Tulsa State Fair now underway.

Free concerts abound and offer a chance to win “meet and greet” with the preforming artists. Future Farmers and 4-H exhibits. Oklahoma vendors and local businesses present their wares. A majestic midway of rides will keep you heart racing. Livestock and Horse Shows, the 51st Oklahoma State Fiddling Championships, and a Miss Tulsa State Fair Pageant add to the excitement.

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‘Tulsa Sings!’ Vocal Competition

Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College invites Tulsa’s singers to step into the spotlight as the 7th annual “Tulsa Sings!” vocal competition opens for submissions. This unique competition gives local vocalists the opportunity to perform on stage with a professional orchestra and receive mentorship from acclaimed New York City vocalist and concert performer Scott Coulter.

Open to current and former Tulsa-area residents of all ages, “Tulsa Sings!” celebrates the extraordinary talent of our community while helping vocalists refine their artistry. Finalists will receive one-on-one coaching from Coulter and perform alongside the Signature Symphony during “Tulsa Sings! America @250” on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

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Federal Grand Jury Indictments Announced

United States Attorney Clint Johnson recently announced the results of the September Federal Grand Jury 2024-B Indictments. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.

The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury.

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Tulsan Eugene Blake to Judge Westminster

New York, NY — The Westminster Kennel Club has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma resident Mr. Eugene Blake as the Non-Sporting Group judge for the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan. Group judging for the historic sesquicentennial event will be held on the evenings of February 2-3 at Madison Square Garden, with breed competitions taking place earlier in the day at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

The Best in Show winner will be crowned at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden, the original home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on February 3 and will be judged by two-time Westminster Best in Show-winning breeder-owner-handler David Fitzpatrick. Tickets for all events at both Madison Square Garden and the Javits Center are on sale now through westminsterkennelclub.org

Mr. Eugene Blake, Non-Sporting Group Judge, 150th Westminster
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Tulsa Educator’s Innovation Wins Grant

Jesse Wren, a teacher at Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, has received a $2,000 grant as part of the Voya Financial, Inc.’s 2025 Unsung Heroes awards competition. Wren is the only winner in the entire state of Oklahoma and is one of only 50 winning submissions to receive the award to help fund and bring his program to life. Selected from the hundreds of applications Voya , a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, received from throughout the United States, Wren will now compete with other finalists for one of the top three prizes — an additional $5,000 for third place, $10,000 for second place or $25,000 for first place from Voya Financial.  

Jesse Wren, Riverfield Country Day School, Tulsa
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