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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.
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As Tulsa thaws, water main breaks are surging. Local businesses are feeling the impact.
Tulsa has seen at least 19 water main breaks since Winter Storm Fern hit. The breaks have had consequences for city crews and local businesses.
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‘It’s gonna put Tulsa on the map’: City celebrates groundbreaking for new space center
While Tulsa hopes to catapult itself into the space tech industry, don’t expect noisy takeoffs from a new testing site.
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Tulsa International Airport says it’s prepared for winter weather as cancellations mount
As airlines cancel flights, airport staff are monitoring conditions and treating runways and roadways as needed.
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How to navigate power outages and freezing pipes during Tulsa winter storm
You can take these steps to report power outages to PSO and prevent your pipes from freezing during the January storm.
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‘We are all in:’ Tulsa makes its push to be global leader in autonomous systems
In Greenwood, technology leaders tracked opportunities and challenges — including lack of federal funds and China’s dominance — for a growing sector in Tulsa.
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What new additions you can expect from Tulsa International Airport in 2026
More direct flights, an air traffic control tower and tech upgrades are on deck at TIA.
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Oklahoma rejected 42 personalized plates in 2025, many referencing ‘vulgar language’
Service Oklahoma rejected 42 personalized plates in 2025, much less than the 273 that were rejected in 2024.
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Oklahoma retailers struggle to manage tariff impact as costs rise and sales slow down
A study found 2025 was the slowest growth for Oklahoma independent shops since 2020, rising 6.2% for independent retail businesses. In 2024, growth was 12.98%.
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Jewish Canadians can find a new home in Tulsa with program offering legal, financial help
Applicants could get up to $4,000 in moving costs reimbursed, along with legal services and plane tickets to scope out the city.
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‘Bigger than Daytona’: Chili Bowl Nationals kicks off 40th anniversary in Tulsa
The 2026 edition will feature more than 400 drivers, making it the largest Chili Bowl Nationals since it began in 1987.
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Tulsa’s MLK Jr. Day parade to host 125+ participants as Freedmen descendants join the flock
Tulsa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade is the third-largest in the nation. They expect this year to deliver on a “New Day, Same Dream” motto.