Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to toss Tulsa’s agreement giving the nation jurisdiction over misdemeanors involving tribal citizens.
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Posted inGovernment
Will restricting use of Tulsa medians improve safety? City council debates proposal
City councilors agreed on safety issues, but some worry citations would target panhandlers and vulnerable people.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa launches Office of Health and Wellbeing, names Jabraan Pasha leader
The new leader will coordinate with health care providers and community organizations.
Posted inSchools & Families
Tulsa Public Schools policy proposal could ban ‘discriminatory’ school mascots
Votes on a revised cell phone policy and tardiness definition are also on the board’s Monday meeting agenda.
Posted inArts
Tulsa native Caleb Gayle brings story of ‘Black Moses’ home to Oklahoma
The author says Edward McCabe’s pursuit of a Black state in Oklahoma mirrors “collisions” in Tulsa today.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa to put $6 million toward homelessness as resident frustrations mount
Partners will identify 300 housing units plus individualized support services for up to one year.
Posted inCulture
The daddy of them all: Roy LeBlanc Invitational rodeo is back for its 70th year
Thousands of cowboys and cowgirls and fans alike will witness the Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo this weekend in Okmulgee.
Posted inGovernment
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Board files petition to rehear freedmen case
The nation’s Supreme Court ruled in July that freedmen should be granted citizenship. Attorneys for MCN want the case reconsidered.
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Board files petition to rehear freedmen case
The nation’s Supreme Court ruled in July that freedmen should be granted citizenship. Attorneys for MCN want the case reconsidered.
Posted inFood
Chef Chad Cherry is at war with the system. Tulsa is his basecamp.
The State of Black Food founder wants Black chefs to become leaders in the national food scene.
Posted inGovernment
Mayor Nichols calls public meeting days after boulders installed on sidewalks
The massive boulders near the downtown bus station sparked critiques and backlash.
Posted inGovernment
‘Victory for the Nation:’ Muscogee freedmen leaders ponder next steps
Freedmen leaders say they want to show a “united front” in their conversations with MCN.