Senate approves bill to establish national monument honoring Greenwood District

WASHINGTON -The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would designate a national monument in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.The Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. If passed by the House and signed into law by... Read More.

‘More than a bike fest’ : Annual bike rally bringing $2.1M boost to Tulsa’s Greenwood District

By: Ethan Wright TULSA, Okla. - The roar of engines echoed through Tulsa this weekend—but it wasn’t just the sound of motorcycles making noise. It was the message of unity lining the streets of Greenwood during the 4th annual Black Wall Street Rally.Organizers estimate around 20,000 people came out for the, many riding in from all across the country.One... Read More.

Cutting Red Tape and Keeping Promises for Our District

By: Representative Molly JenkinsThis past week was a whirlwind at the Oklahoma State Capitol as we faced the crucial deadline for House bills to be heard. Late nights and early mornings were the norm as I pored over every single bill, making sure my votes reflected the values and best interests of our district.... Read More.
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Ponca City East and West Middle School Choir Achieve Outstanding Success at OSSAA District Choir Contest

Pictured is the combined choir from East and West Middle Schools performing on stage at Deer Creek High School. Katie Nichols is directing and Chad Keilman is the piano accompanist. (Photo credit: Isabel Mazurier, Po-Hi Yearbook Editor) On Tuesday, March 11, the combined Ponca City East and West Middle School choir achieved outstanding success at... Read More.

Luttrell Announces REAP Grants for District 37

Oklahoma City, OK — Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, announced that several communities in House District 37 will receive funding through the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) program for infrastructure improvements and public safety projects.“These grants, totaling over $425,000, are important to our district and rural Oklahoma,” Luttrell said. “They provide much-needed funding for... Read More.
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Cowley College Lady Tiger soccer team wins first-ever district title

All the hard work paid off. After 16 seasons since starting the women’s soccer program at Cowley College, the Lady Tigers are heading to the national tournament for the first time in program history after Cowley knocked off top-seeded Barton Community College 2-1 Sunday in the Plains District title game played in Overland Park,... Read More.

Ponca Students Compete in the FCCLA District Star Event

Abby Chamberlin and Carly Hill, from left, competed in the FCCLA District Star Event on Thursday in Blackwell. Abby and Carly placed first in the Repurposed and Redesign Event. For this event the two repurposed a tire and wood from a headboard into a feed trough, for farm animals. They will compete at Regionals... Read More.
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