Earl Stripling dedicated his life to community gardening and sharing his knowledge with others. He died last month at the age of 69, but his legacy is firmly planted in the community he loved.
Author Archives: Kimberly Marsh
Kimberly Marsh is the general assignment reporter for The Oklahoma Eagle. Kim’s experience spans decades of dedicated journalism and public affairs across Oklahoma. From starting her career as a typesetter for the Tahlequah Pictorial Press to reporting for the Tulsa Daily Business Journal, Journal Record and Tulsa Tribune, to serving as the communications director and press secretary to four mayors, Kim’s dedication to keeping Oklahomans informed continues in her current role, where she is focusing on uplifting Tulsans and community-centered journalism.
Posted inCulture
Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture takes center stage with February exhibit, live event
Circle Cinema is hosting an exhibition and film screening Thursday, two days before the Oklahoma Invitational Black Rodeo comes to town.
Posted inArts
Black Wall Street Heritage & History Festival returns for 13th year with celebration of Tulsa authors
The richness of words, heritage, history and personal stories frame Billie Parker’s annual event, set for Feb. 7.
Posted inGovernment
Republican Colleen McCarty announces run for Tulsa County district attorney
McCarty says she would center domestic violence victims as district attorney. The primary is set for June 16.
Posted inNews
How Tulsa’s 2007 ice storm led to the birth of a crucial winter weather prediction tool
Following the 2007 storm, two Oklahomans finalized the Sperry-Piltz Ice Accumulation Index. Forecasters and farmers alike use it to prepare for severe winter weather.
Posted inNews
How to help foster dogs and protect your pets during Tulsa winter storm
Here’s the best ways to protect your animals — and dogs available for
fostering — over the snowy weekend.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Neighbors blame city sidewalk project for damaging 100-year-old Tulsa trees
Tulsa Heights residents say a sidewalk project has claimed an iconic oak tree. Now, city officials are promising action to avoid further damage.
Posted inCulture
Why they marched: MLK Day inspires Tulsans to walk, talk and act
Tulsans — including Creek Freedmen — showed up in freezing temperatures to march and act in honor of King’s legacy with help from the Terence Crutcher Foundation.
Posted inBusiness
Ask The Eagle: The future of a warehouse behind Tulsa’s Saturn Room
A new development called the Tulsa Mural Building is being erected at 211 N. Boulder Ave. It’ll begin leasing in February.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa mobile paternity testing clinic is helping Creek Freedmen prove their lineage
After a court ruling opened the door for Freedmen to become Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens, Meghan Scott took to the open road to help descendants.
Posted inCulture
What should the new Gilcrease Museum’s landscape look like? Tulsans have their say
Ahead of an expected fall reopening, Gilcrease Museum is reimagining the 24 acres that surround the northwest Tulsa property. Here’s a peek at the renderings.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa hopes sending mental health pros to 911 calls will save lives. We rode along.
Specialized teams trained by therapists help Tulsans in crisis access resources. Here’s an up-close look at how it works on the ground.