After a court ruling opened the door for Freedmen to become Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens, Meghan Scott took to the open road to help descendants.
Author Archives: Kimberly Marsh
Kimberly Marsh is the general assignment reporter for The Oklahoma Eagle. Kim’s experience spans decades of dedicated journalism and public affairs across Oklahoma. From starting her career as a typesetter for the Tahlequah Pictorial Press to reporting for the Tulsa Daily Business Journal, Journal Record and Tulsa Tribune, to serving as the communications director and press secretary to four mayors, Kim’s dedication to keeping Oklahomans informed continues in her current role, where she is focusing on uplifting Tulsans and community-centered journalism.
Posted inCulture
What should the new Gilcrease Museum’s landscape look like? Tulsans have their say
Ahead of an expected fall reopening, Gilcrease Museum is reimagining the 24 acres that surround the northwest Tulsa property. Here’s a peek at the renderings.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa hopes sending mental health pros to 911 calls will save lives. We rode along.
Specialized teams trained by therapists help Tulsans in crisis access resources. Here’s an up-close look at how it works on the ground.
Posted inGovernment
As need grows, Tulsa Animal Services pins hopes on new clinic set to open in 2026
Staff are stretched thin at Tulsa’s city shelter. Leaders hope a new facility will help — but they will still need more resources to address rising numbers of strays.
Posted inHealth
Flu cases in Tulsa are rising and show little signs of slowing down
Health officials say it’s still a good idea to get the flu vaccine, even as the new subvariant may make it less effective.
Posted inNews
Healthy meals, healthy families: Beyond Bars offers both to girls with incarcerated parents
Through Girl Scouts’ Beyond Bars program, Oklahoma families get the support they need — logistically and emotionally.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
Posted inBusiness
Greenwood Legacy Corp. has been surrounded by controversy. Now it has a new leader.
Known for his troubleshooting abilities, new Greenwood Legacy executive director John E. Hall brings decades of housing experience to the role.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa developers could breathe new life — and housing — into historic Crutchfield neighborhood
Developer Stuart McDaniel and Habitat for Humanity are tapping into Crutchfield’s potential, creating housing near downtown for working families.
Posted inYour Money
As holiday season approaches, Tulsa police say to keep an eye out for these scams
Scammers are seeking people who may be distracted or lonely during the holidays. Here’s what to watch out for.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Stray dogs are keeping north Tulsa kids out of school. A ‘walking school bus’ is trying to help.
Since 2020, animal control officers have responded to nearly 200 animal bites in Tulsa involving children.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
Tulsa Fire Department to start charging drivers’ insurance for the cost of car crash cleanups
Tulsa’s Fire Department spends about $1.2 million a year clean up some 4,400 car accidents.