Trailblazing academic leader: Oklahoma City Community College President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones will be inducted into the Class of 2025 this November as the first African American woman to lead a major non-HBCU in the state — find out what this honor means.
Oklahoma’s Healthy Brain Initiative: The State Department of Health rolls out a CDC-funded program offering free education, fitness and nutrition classes, and community resources to help Oklahomans lower dementia risks and support caregivers — learn what’s available.
Never Skip the Click: Oklahoma’s new campaign kicks off statewide with Wednesday highway reminders, classroom kits and social media challenges designed to raise seat belt use beyond 86% — learn what you can do.
No online Powerball in Oklahoma: Oklahoma players must head to lottery retailers—gas stations, convenience stores or grocery outlets—to buy tickets in person before the hour-before cutoff — learn what you need to know.
Thunder seeks OKC creatives: The Thunder Artist Group invites local painters, muralists, sculptors and digital artists to craft commissioned work for the 2025-26 season and showcase their art at games and events. Apply by Oct. 1 at okcthunder.com/tag — find out how to apply.
Other Oklahoma headlines this week
- Whip up Oklahoma-made dip for watch parties
- Week 2 quarterbacks and rivalries shape seasons
- Oklahoma Turnpike Authority unveils revised south extension
- Jenks Market’s food hall nears Oklahoma Aquarium
- Oklahoma County approves contaminated soil removal funding
- Oklahoma Messages Project fights children’s incarceration cycle
