President and CEO of Feed the Children, Emily Callahan has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Prior to taking the helm at Feed the Children in January, Callahan worked with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Susan G. Komen. In her current role, Callahan is working to guide the organization as it embarks on...
I'm proud and happy to report that this is my 200th column for Oklahoma Magazine. Since it seems to me a fact I should acknowledge, I’ve been wondering what I could write about to make this month’s piece a little, well, special.
Then, on March 2, I did a live broadcast of my radio show, Swing on This, with Bob...
At 50 majestic feet tall, Chief Standing Brave proudly and heroically stands sentinel over Big Cabin, a quiet community in the southern tip of Craig County. The town, once proclaimed the safest place in Oklahoma, adjoins one of the busiest highway intersections in the state.
Big Cabin, with an estimated population of about 250, is home to two busy truck...
Some of Justin Thompson’s happiest childhood memories involve visits to his grandmother’s house.
“She’d always have cookies ready for us,” Thompson recalls. “She’d be cooking in the kitchen when we came over. And no matter what, she was there for you: for a hug, for an ear to listen. She was an epitome of what love is.”
Perhaps it was there...
In November, the beloved Scratch Paseo in OKC closed suddenly. For chef Zach Hutton and his beverage-expert wife Kayla, the abrupt end to the hyper-local, seasonal and locally sourced Paseo Arts District favorite came as a blow.
The pair didn’t stay down for long, however – because bouncing back from what so many people think is impossible is the norm...
In the classic novel The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck called Route 66 the “Mother Road.” In the 1930s, the paved road carried hundreds of thousands of Depression-era migrants from the Midwest to California in the hope of jobs and a better life.
Years after the Depression, Route 66 took on the role of America’s main highway for adventure, beckoning...
The Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) and Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County (MLS) have reimagined the uninspired vision of a library – finding a book and shushing your voice – into an intoxicating abundance of dynamic experiences.
And that’s welcome news, because every Tulsa County resident lives within five miles of a TCCL library branch. And MLS has 19 library...
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...
Evolution of the Oil Industry
While the global energy transition raises questions about the future of oil, Oklahoma’s legacy has stood the test of time. For more than a century, its oilfields have powered economies, built cities and shaped communities — making petroleum a big part of the Sooner State’s identity. We dive into the timeline of Oklahoma’s oil reign.Early...
Sahanya Bhaktaram
Casady School
Will attend Vanderbilt University
Intended major: Communications. By getting this degree, I would have an avenue to pursue either public relations or journalism, both of which I am interested in.
Biggest influences: My parents. My dad instilled in me the value of hard work and my mom has taught me to put my plans into action. I was never...
