by Leisa Haynes | Jun 23, 2025 | Community
Key Takeaways Rural Resilience Fund Preparedness Workshops Transparent Tracking Oklahoma in June 2025 is alive with political activity, as candidates and voters converge at community events to shape the state’s future. The Stephens County Fish Fry in Duncan on...
by Leisa Haynes | Jun 16, 2025 | Community
Key Takeaways Local Vendor Boost Plan Community Wellness Network Safe Events Initiative Tulsa bursts with life in June 2025, hosting events that draw Oklahomans together in celebration and reflection. The Tulsa Juneteenth Festival, running June 18 to 21 in the...
by Leisa Haynes | Apr 21, 2025 | Community
Key Takeaways Honoring Resilience Infrastructure Commitment Community Leadership On April 19, 2025, Oklahoma City paused to mark the 30th anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, a day that claimed 168 lives and reshaped our...
by Leisa Haynes | Apr 7, 2025 | Community
Key Takeaways OU Event Sparks Debate Fairness and Freedom Oklahoma’s Way Oklahoma’s heart beats strongest when we stand together—on the field, in our homes, and for what we believe. Last week, on April 2, 2025, that spirit was on full display at the University...
by Leisa Haynes | Mar 25, 2025 | Community
Key Takeaways Ghost Employee Issue Audit and Reform Redirected Funds In Oklahoma, we pride ourselves on hard work—sunup to sundown, earning every dollar with sweat and grit. So when Leisa Mitchell Haynes heard about “ghost employees”—state workers who collect...
by Leisa Haynes | Mar 6, 2024 | Community
In the heart of America’s heartland, Oklahoma boasts a rich tapestry of communities that are as diverse as they are vibrant. From bustling urban centers to tight-knit rural towns, the spirit of community runs deep in the Sooner State. At the core of this sense...
