Dear Tulsa,
The office of Congressman Josh Brecheen is still accepting service academy nomination requests.
Service Academy Nominations
By Staff Report
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B.A. Film Festival Oct. 2–3
By Staff Report
The inaugural Broken Arrow Film Festival will bring two days of independent film, special guests, filmmaker discussions and movie-inspired experiences to Regal Warren Broken Arrow, Oct. 2–3, 2026.
Circle Cinema: Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’
By David Arnett
Circle Cinema will host a special one-night screening of Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope‘ on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m., presented with Tulsa Artist Fellow, photographer and Black rodeo historian Adam Davis. The evening celebrates Black Western Heritage and leads into the Demery Family Rodeo, taking place Saturday, Oct. 3, in Beggs, Oklahoma.
Pastor Pleads Guilty: Fraud, Tax Evasion
By David Arnett
Former Senior Pastor Keith Rydell Mayes, Sr., 63, of Tulsa, has pleaded guilty to Bank Fraud and Tax Evasion according to a release from United States Attorney, Northern District of Oklahoma, Christopher J. Nassar.
Mayes was hired as Senior Pastor of the historic Tulsa-based Vernon AME Church, in October 2021. Mayes was responsible for various church functions, including overseeing church finances and managing church donations, collections, and disbursements of funds. Shortly after joining the church, Mayes opened a new account at the bank titled, “Administrative Expenses.”
Sept. Federal Grand Jury Indictments
By David Arnett
United States Attorney Christopher J. Nassar, Northern District of Oklahoma today announced the results of the September Federal Grand Jury 2026-A Indictments. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury.
Dorryien Laron Adams. Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. Adams, 20, of Tulsa, is charged with possessing a firearm and ammunition, knowing he was previously convicted of a felony. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Tulsa Police Department are the investigative agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Augustus Forster is prosecuting the case. 26-CR-325
