Missing large amounts of school is a problem for students. And being chronically absent – defined as missing 10% or more of instruction in an academic year – can have serious ramifications for students in a variety of ways.
Tulsa Public Schools, the state’s largest public school district, has a student population in which 40% are categorized as chronically absent....
Like any great production or event, festivals require meticulous planning. Event organizers are responsible for bringing together various vendors, planning activities and cultivating unique experiences that will leave visitors excited to return the next year.
This spring, Oklahoma’s annual festivals are expected to draw upwards of 400,000 people. Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at some of...
Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF), Blayne Arthur was sworn into the position in January 2019. The first woman to hold the office, Arthur has been heavily involved in agricultural policy for over a decade.
A Chickasha native, Arthur spent her early life raising livestock and produce with her family. Upon graduation...
Nestled in the piney woods of southeastern Oklahoma, Idabel is about 100 miles from the Louisiana state line. Dining options include a McDonald’s, several pizza shops ... and a tiny barbecue joint run by a 2024 James Beard semifinalist.
Chef Tabb Singleton nearly burst into tears when he heard the news of said nomination – it was the culmination of...
Forming good habits can be tough full stop, but especially hard when it comes to money. However, learning how to manage your family’s finances can provide you and your loved ones with a greater sense of security and a better quality of life.You can get on the right track with a little help.
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With light wood, green accents, floor-to-ceiling windows and ample indoor and outdoor dining, Riviere Modern Banh Mi in central OKC is as beautiful as its menu is delicious.
You’ll likely visit the restaurant the first time for its namesake sandwiches, all of which have punny names and are served on 8-inch French baguettes. You can’t go wrong with any of...
Beth Hilburn, co-owner of the Hi-Way Café at the west edge of Vinita, is bothered that people following Route 66 have been bypassing her hometown of Vinita. She may not need to worry about that much longer, however, if plans announced in July for a major tourist attraction materialize.
Officials announced that a 125-acre theme park, part of a 1,000-acre...
Described as a boutique bakery, espresso and pastry bar, you can find Laurannae Baking Co. in the heart of Broken Arrow’s Rose District. The bakery is best known for its cakes; customers are able to customize color palettes, favors and other modifications for the perfect fit, or order classic cakes from the menu. The bakery is bustling with goodies,...
With autumn’s welcomed arrival, there are plenty of community events for the whole family to enjoy.
In Green Country, check out the First Friday Art Crawl downtown on Oct. 6. The Tulsa State Fair is finishing out its residency at Expo Square through Oct. 8. For a bit of ghostly fun for the season, the Second Saturday Architecture Tour –...
Mark Parker, Julie Yu, Pam Mowry, Mark Belcik;
Season opener with Julie Yu, Canterbury Voices, OKC
Robin & Brad Krieger, Marnie Taylor, Dick & Glenna Tanenbaum;
Ribbon cutting ceremony, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, OKC
Alexander Mickelthwate, Gaye LeBlanc,
Valerie Watts, Polly Nichols; 50th Anniversary of
Oklahoma Territorial Museum celebration, OKC Phil
Major Charlotte Gargis, Kim Stewart,
Major Carlyle Gargis; Fundraising event,
Salvation Army Tulsa Area Command
Kathy Taylor, Suzanne...
