Tulsa Big Wheels dedicated its annual toy run to Tracy Willis, the fiancee of one of its leaders who died last year.
Author Archives: Ismael Lele
Ismael Lele is the business reporter at The Oklahoma Eagle. He is a Report for America corps member. Ismael has been reporting since he was in high school, where he channeled his interest for writing into the school newspaper. While at the University of Oklahoma, he wrote for the OU Daily as a sports and city reporter and, finally, as a news editor. Ismael found his passion for community journalism while attending city council meetings in Norman. He went on to spend a summer in Phoenix, Arizona as a Carnegie Knight News 21 fellow and researched the state of American democracy. Before joining The Oklahoma Eagle, he interned at The Tulsa World. Now, his reporting highlights Tulsa’s Black community and the north Tulsa area.
Posted inBusiness
Growth is the name of the game for Tulsa’s job market, outpacing OKC
AI and tariffs will certainly impact the state and local economy. But experts don’t expect job and population growth to slow down in Tulsa.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
From Booker T. to the ring, north Tulsa native paves path to become pro MMA fighter
Malik Thompson’s heart once belonged to the football field. Now, after years of training, the Booker T. Washington graduate is preparing for his first pro fight.
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Traveling for Thanksgiving? Prepare for a busy week at Tulsa International Airport
The airport is expecting more than 70,000 passengers to pass through during the next week — a 3.5% increase.
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Road construction threatens survival of Stutts House of Barbeque in north Tulsa
Almead Hill Stutts has owned the restaurant for 32 years. She’s not sure how much longer she can keep the doors open as construction deters customers.
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From permits to funding, Tulsa business owners tell state leaders they want solutions
At a panel featuring Oklahoma politicians, entrepreneurs said they’re facing uphill climbs to get state licenses, grants and more.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa has raised $74M to fund more affordable housing. Its goal is $120M.
Tulsa is collaborating with Housing Partnership Network, a national nonprofit group, to help attract outside investment.
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Tulsa Dream Center to host annual Friendsgiving offering free hot meals, groceries
Free groceries and Thanksgiving meals will be available Thursday and Saturday to anyone who chooses to attend.
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Tulsa’s Global Entrepreneurship Week brings dozens of free events to the city
Nearly 30 events, which are all happening at Gradient, are free and accessible to the public.
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As fifth search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims ends, effort to identify victims begins
The fifth round of excavations, set to wrap this week, has uncovered 80 unmarked graves and nine potential victims.
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‘I’m heartbroken’: Facing rent increase, Tulsa airport massage business closes after 30 years
Family-owned Minute Massage closed up shop after rent more than quadrupled. For now, the space will remain empty.
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‘Sinners’-themed Halloween party brings the blockbuster film to Greenwood
The interactive party will give people a chance to recreate the juke joint vibe free of actual vampires.