Staff are stretched thin at Tulsa’s city shelter. Leaders hope a new facility will help — but they will still need more resources to help rising numbers of strays.
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 inHealth
Flu cases in Tulsa are rising and show little signs of slowing down
Health officials say it’s still a good idea to get the flu vaccine, even as the new subvariant may make it less effective.
Posted inEntertainment
Where you can celebrate Kwanzaa and other winter holidays in Tulsa
Whether you’re a night owl or looking for family-friendly events around the city, we’ve got you covered.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
Healthy meals, healthy families: Beyond Bars offers both to girls with incarcerated parents
Through Girl Scouts’ Beyond Bars program, Oklahoma families get the support they need — logistically and emotionally.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
Unpaid $33K water bill could lead to 350 Tulsa seniors losing water
Tulsa officials say if the water is cut off, they will bring in a water truck to help Woodland Manor residents until the bill is paid.
Posted inArts
All-Black cast will perform ‘A Christmas Story.’ Black Broadway Tulsa says it’s making history.
While the play will keep iconic moments of the movie intact, it’ll also feature some nuances derived from some of the cast’s shared experiences.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa Housing Authority lays groundwork for 100-plus affordable housing units at The Hilltop
The Hilltop will replace the Sunset Plaza Apartments which were demolished in 2023 after being declared a public nuisance.
Posted inSchools & Families
Two Tulsa technical colleges on receiving end of $16M gift from MacKenzie Scott
The money, part of Scott’s $7.1 billion in donations in 2025, will be used for skills-based program development, technology updates and expanded student services.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
Posted inBusiness
Greenwood Legacy Corp. has been surrounded by controversy. Now it has a new leader.
Known for his troubleshooting abilities, new Greenwood Legacy executive director John E. Hall brings decades of housing experience to the role.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa developers could breathe new life — and housing — into historic Crutchfield neighborhood
Developer Stuart McDaniel and Habitat for Humanity are tapping into Crutchfield’s potential, creating housing near downtown for working families.
Posted inYour Money
As holiday season approaches, Tulsa police say to keep an eye out for these scams
Scammers are seeking people who may be distracted or lonely during the holidays. Here’s what to watch out for.