From great tragedy arose great awareness – and the opportunity to rise to the occasion and be the difference.
On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City, its residents and the whole country were forever changed when a blast exploded from a rental truck downtown at 9:02 a.m in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The blast killed 168, including...
For generations, libraries have been quiet cornerstones of their communities, places where shelves of books hold the promise of discovery. But in an era defined by an overhaul of digital infrastructure, libraries are being challenged to redefine their role.
Rather than fading away, many are evolving in creative ways, blending tradition with technology to remain essential gathering places for learning,...
Agricultural technology is growing in rural Oklahoma.
Amarie Bartel is the Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) Rural Economic Development Coordinator, and says the OKFB program Oklahoma Grassroots Rural & Ag Business Accelerators puts OKFB on the front lines of the rural and agricultural innovation space.
In three years, OKFB has supported 42 rural Oklahoma startup companies in 36 unique communities, creating over...
As a nearly lifelong horror-film fan – I saw my first scary movie when I was four years old – I’ve always been pleased when I discover Oklahoma connections to the genre. I suppose you could start with one of the greats of classic horror cinema, Lon Chaney Jr., who was born in Oklahoma City and went on to...
Before there were “she-sheds,” Marie Antoinette had the ultimate girl getaway: the Petit Trianon and an adjacent hamlet. This sanctuary was a recreated village paradise where France’s queen introduced her children to pastoral life, nature and simplicity while also entertaining her friends as a respite from palace life. Nowadays, we call it wellness or self care.
This hamlet had it...
A sudden bout with dizziness can make you feel unsteady and like the world is spinning around you. Balance-related conditions are among the most common health complaints among people over the age of 40, with vertigo being one of the most common symptoms.
“Vertigo is a term to describe the sensation of movement when there is no actual movement,” says Timothy...
Stilwell, Oklahoma, sits in the picturesque foothills of the Ozark Mountains in the northeastern corner of the state, offering a delightful mix of small-town charm, rich history and abundant outdoor recreation. This welcoming community makes an ideal destination for a weekend escape or a lifelong home, with convenient access to Tahlequah, Siloam Springs, Arkansas and the Tulsa metro via...
The wind really does come sweepin’ down the plain in Oklahoma – mostly because of our state’s placement in the U.S.
“Wind is air moving from higher pressure to lower pressure areas, like air rushing out of a punctured tire,” says Gary McManus, the state climatologist for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey. “Stronger pressure difference causes stronger wind.
“Oklahoma sits in the...
Success in 2026 requires more than a polished résumé. It demands adaptability, vision, kindness and a genuine commitment to something larger than oneself. The professionals honored here understand that idea and live by it – climbing the ladder of success while helping others climb right alongside them.
Visionary, generous and relentlessly motivated, these leaders are molding Oklahoma’s future in real...
