First Americans Museum offers honest history – hard truth at opening
The First Americans Museum (FAM) opening overarching theme was openness and blunt honesty about the hardship of the Native people in history.
Manhood — from the inside out — part 28 — Heroic
Paula Sophia continues her saga of life's experiences and influences that contributed to who she is today.
Factory Obscura’s “Mix-Tape” combines emotion, interactivity, accessibility
OKC-based arts collective Factory Obscura is keeping the emotional legacy of the mixtape alive as an interactive experience.
Come Together on the patio: The Collective Kitchens + Cocktails
Steve Gill finds that The Collective + Cocktails is a good choice for choice of foods and outdoor dining as pandemic times stretch on.
OKC hosting Native Mayan, Guatemalan Art for Hispanic Heritage Month
As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Mayan and Guatemalan Art Exhibit is on display at the Oklahoma History Center.
New wing designed to bring world travelers to Will Rogers World Airport
The new east wing of Will Rogers World Airport adds a new security checkpoint, four additional gates, and unique art to the terminal.
Completed Census shows dramatic rural to urban shift in Okla population
The Oklahoma legislative redistricting staff members continue ongoing 2021 redistricting plans now that the delayed Census data is in.
OKC indie supergroup Sisteria to debut at Tower Theatre this Saturday
For Katie Williams the new show is a particular kind of metamorphosis from singer/songwriter solo act to part of a real, collaborative band.
Open letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt on the death sentence of Julius Jones
Christopher Johnson writes an open letter to Governor Kevin Stitt urging him to commute the death sentence of Julius Jones to life.
OKC City Council accepts plan for MAPS 4 implementation, relief funds
City Council of Oklahoma City met to hear plans for the financial future of the City especially as it prepares for MAPS 4.
OKCPS tackling dropout rates with close monitoring, intervention
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education discussed the processes now in place to help students avoid dropping out of school.
Pardon and Parole Bd recommends commutation of Julius Jones’ sentence
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has recommended the death sentence for Julius Jones be commuted to a life sentence.
Holt on 9/11 — ‘My time on this earth was scheduled to end’
OKC Mayor David Holt revealed a strong sense of gratitude he feels toward those on Flight 93 that crashed on 9/11 in 2001.
Manhood — from the inside out — part 27 — Savage aggression
Paula Sophia continues her serial memoir of significant dynamics that formed her into the person she is today.
OKC Philharmonic rises to challenge of pandemic-era performance
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic remains one of the crown jewels of the city’s artistic and high-cultural society as they begin a new season.
Okla-made ‘Wild Indian’ is a bleak, difficult, profound look at Native identity
The Oklahoma-made movie "Wild Indian" is previewed by Brett Fieldcamp. He describes it as a "difficult and unflinchingly dark story."
Jail Trust committee takes on supervision, population, classification issues
Three working groups of the Oklahoma County Detention Center Action Committee presented their findings which will go to the Jail Trust next.
There’s no diviner diner — return to Grill on the Hill
Steve Gill returns to Grill on the Hill and finds it to be just as satisfying as it ever was.
First Americans Museum Brings Dignity to Indigenous Art and History
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- Crowning the southern skyline of Oklahoma City with an epic half-dome, the First Americans Museum will open its doors...
Latest COVID-19 numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health
As of 11 a.m, Monday, Sept 20
Cumulative cases: 598,072 New cases: 5,998 (since Friday) Active cases: 18,831 Hospitalizations: 1,389 (3-day avg) Cumulative deaths: 9,892 (+144 since Friday, from CDC/NCHS) For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.
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