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Kimberly Burk
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Oklahoma’s Thriving Business Landscape
John Lindsay, president and CEO of Helmerich & Payne Inc., has worked his way up the leadership chain since joining Helmerich & Payne International Drilling...
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Beyond State Lines
Arizona Tulsa drive-time to state capital: 15.5 hours Tulsa non-stop flight time to state capital: 2.75 hours OKC drive-time: 14 hours OKC non-stop flight time:...
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Learning the Land
There’s a popular saying in the homesteading movement: it all starts with chickens. “Chickens are the first thing,” confirms Brandi Farnsworth. “We had them even...
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Thinking Green
Turning to the Experts When you hire a financial advisor, the assistance you receive is tailor-made, says Treana M. Lankard, vice president and branch leader...
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A Spotlight on Native America
All Eyes on Yancey Red Corn It was a red carpet appearance like no other. Yancey Red Corn and Osage Nation Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear,...
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Exciting Escapades Around the Region
Arkansas Big Al is not just any old fish – he’s one of 66 tagged fish released May 2 into Lakes Hamilton and Catherine near...
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Women in Business
Resources for Female Entrepreneurs Melanie Anthony can offer plenty of reasons why women should launch their own businesses. “A woman who goes into business for...
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Aeronautics and Aviation
A Booming Industry Peppered throughout Governor Kevin Stitt’s Feb. 6 “State of the State” address were references to a staple of the Oklahoma economy: the...
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The Burgeoning Tech Industry
Job Options Abound Tech jobs are a growth industry in Oklahoma, and vocational schools, colleges and universities across the state stand ready to train future...
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A Bird of Resilience
The woodpecker is rich with symbolism for the Chickasaw Nation and a variety of other Native American tribes. When Ada artist Lokosh (Joshua D. Hinson,...