by Michael Bates | Jun 15, 2023 | History, Music, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
An apt remark by P. Andrew Sandlin: Church leaders: if your praise band plays songs 90% of your congregation can’t sing easily or enthusiastically, you don’t have a church music program; you have a musical performance program. Let me urge you to start a...
by Michael Bates | Jun 15, 2023 | History, Music, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
An apt remark by P. Andrew Sandlin: Church leaders: if your praise band plays songs 90% of your congregation can’t sing easily or enthusiastically, you don’t have a church music program; you have a musical performance program. Let me urge you to start a...
by Jamison Faught | Jun 8, 2023 | History, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots
Measure to create Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail signed into lawOKLAHOMA CITY (June 8th) – A bill highlighting Oklahoma’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement has been signed into law. Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, and Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, [pictured...
by Jamison Faught | Jun 1, 2023 | Education, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots, Taxes
Senate Pro Tem Treat Comments on Conclusion of the 2023 Regular SessionOKLAHOMA CITY (May 26th) – Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the conclusion of today’s regular session that began in February.The pro tem said the Senate...
by Michael Bates | May 28, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
For fun, I decided to look up the local newspaper from 50 years ago this weekend. I was particularly curious to see what kind of live entertainment was on offer, and what people were watching on TV. (News clips below are from newspapers.com. Click the image to see the...
by Michael Bates | May 28, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
For fun, I decided to look up the local newspaper from 50 years ago this weekend. I was particularly curious to see what kind of live entertainment was on offer, and what people were watching on TV. (News clips below are from newspapers.com. Click the image to see the...