Dunkerley “Strongly Opposes” BA Mosque

By David Arnett

Update: The Broken Arrow City Council rejected a proposal Monday to build a facility identified as a Mosque, not on religious grounds, but because it did not fit the comprehensive area plan for the city.

In a statement Monday morning Tulsa County Commissioner Kelly Dunkerley asserted his strong opposition to a proposed development in Broken Arrow.

Dunkerley said, “Our communities are strongest when decisions are made with compassion, transparency, and a steadfast commitment to public safety and responsible growth. Land-use discussions can be challenging, particularly when they involve long-term impacts to neighborhoods, infrastructure, and future development. These matters deserve careful consideration rooted in facts.

“[Today], the Broken Arrow City Council will consider two requests related to a proposed development on the east side of Olive (129th E. Ave.), just south of the Creek Turnpike: a zoning change from agricultural to commercial and a special use application to construct an assembly facility.”

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BA Sup. Perry Shrinks Vanguard Academy

By Sofia

I am a high school senior at Broken Arrow Vanguard Academy writing on behalf of my school and student body.

Last Wednesday night, the entirety of our school (students and parents) received an email from Broken Arrow Public Schools Superintendent, Chuck Perry, outlining changes for Vanguard Academy. The email, claims to, “create greater flexibility and encourage more pathway-aligned coursework,” by implementing several changes to the curriculum. These changes, the district promises, will allow for more rigorous coursework and advanced classes, and will not negatively affect Vanguard in any way.

This was discovered to be incorrect only a few moments later, as the news spread.

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OKDHS Advances Child Care Subsidy

By David Arnett

Oklahoma Human Services announced this week, that they recently received partial federal funding that allows access while strengthening program stability of the child care subsidy program. These updates are part of a coordinated stabilization plan designed to allow for expanding access where funding permits, sharing changes early so families and providers can plan, and protecting the program for the long term. 

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AARP OK Accepting Grant Applications

By Staff Report

AARP Oklahoma invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, which will be accepted through March 4 at 5 p.m. EST.

AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.

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