At the People and Place Impact conference, developers emphasized how they are working with the community to bring more housing options to north Tulsa.
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Former Vernon AME pastor pleads guilty to embezzlement and tax evasion; owes more than $500,000
The U.S. attorney’s office said Rev. Keith Mayes embezzled church money to fund his gambling habit and firearm purchases. The court ordered him to repay $504,313.
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C’est Bon Kitchen leaving Shoppes on Peoria but ‘will remain in Tulsa,’ owner says
New Orleans native David Franklin is relocating his restaurant, C’est Bon Kitchen & Libations, out of the North Peoria plaza. The Cajun and Creole spot opened in July 2025.
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No hot water and nowhere to go: Tulsa tenant’s battle with landlord ends in housing scramble
Less than a year after moving to north Tulsa, Bridgett Smith said she regrets raising concerns about a rental home. Her former landlord regrets letting Smith stay there.
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Tulsa’s ties to AI boom grow with arrival of new manufacturing facility
City and state officials welcomed Crusoe’s new AI manufacturing facility near the airport Monday. The company plans to add more jobs to its 300-person workforce.
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Greenwood’s historic buildings to get $650K upgrade thanks to federal grant
It’s the fourth time the National Park Service has given Greenwood funds to restore commercial buildings on Black Wall Street. Leaders say they need more dollars.
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Is your family connected to the 1921 Race Massacre? These researchers want to talk to you.
A new TU project asks Native and white Tulsans to share their family’s connections to the massacre — especially those “omitted” across generations.
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Experience or change: North Tulsa voters have a decision to make come November
As Vanessa Hall-Harper and Corinice Wilson prepare for a Nov. 3 runoff, they’re offering different ideas for moving DIstrict 1 forward. The seat is the only undecided city council race.
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Step Up to The Grill delivers fierce barbecue competition on Black Wall Street
The competition started with nine participants. At the 2026 edition on Labor Day Weekend, 21 grill masters will compete to take home the title of best barbecue.
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Greenwood Film Festival wants Black creators to see future for themselves in Oklahoma film industry
Films on fatherhood, faith and justice from independent filmmakers will take center stage at the Tulsa festival, which runs from Sept. 6-10.
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Online conversation around Tulsa City Council race surged, but voter turnout didn’t
While social media discourse around the District 1 race took off, data shows north Tulsans didn’t show up in bigger numbers. Advocates are asking why and exploring what to do next.
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After a year-long learning curve, Greenwood seeks to improve free Tulsa concert series in 2027
Historic Greenwood was one of 66 organizations nationwide awarded a three-year grant to put on free outdoor concerts. Officials say they’re still making progress.