Valarie “Ms. Val” Harding competed on season 22 of “The Voice.”
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Neon dream: State sprinkles money along Route 66, hopes it seeds growth
The state has given $22 million to cities and towns for 47 projects along Route 66.
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A Tulsan’s guide to the Northeastern Okie Indie Bookstore Crawl
From the Arts District to Broken Arrow and beyond, the Tulsa area’s indie bookstore scene is thriving. The Flyer has your guide to finding the best spots for your next great read.
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Oklahoma Bestsellers: April 12, 2026
Here are the Oklahoma bestsellers for Sunday, April 12, 2026 based on the total number of sales at Tulsa’s Magic City Books, Best of Booking in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City.
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Crybabies in space: Cry Baby Hill announces 2026 theme
Cry Baby Hill has revealed the theme for 2026 as cyclists gear up for the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough.
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‘If they could see me now:’ Almead Hill Stutts celebrates 33 years of north Tulsa barbecue
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m all dinners and pounds chicken, baby back ribs, bologna, links and slabs will be $15 tax included, except for its beef brisket.
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Green thumb? Here are 10 affordable native plants for Tulsa gardens this summer.
Planting native could help save on fertilizer and water costs and the headache of trying to keep your garden alive during the Oklahoma seasons.
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Tavern chef Austin Plumlee is happy in the kitchen. That wasn’t always the case.
Over two decades in restaurants, Austin Plumlee has tackled addiction and a pursuit of perfection. The lessons are driving him forward in his first executive chef role at The Tavern.
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‘Mamma Mia!’ is back at Tulsa PAC and as full of energy and sass as one could hope
The opening night performance was as full of energy and sass as one could hope, with just about everyone on stage playing gleefully to the rafters.
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Mahjong is on the rise in Tulsa. It’s not what you’d expect.
As American mahjong creates a new community, Chinese mahjong reconnects an old one.
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5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa April 10-12
From an annual spring garden market to a stomp dance supporting Tulsa students, here’s the Flyer’s top five.
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Tulsa breaks ground on $3.5M biking, walking trails at Gilcrease Museum
Once completed, the trails will connect Tulsans to more than 400 acres of outdoor space at Gilcrease Museum.