BOK, Cox Center chef helping to mold next generation of Oklahoma cooks
For some cooks, the prospect of putting together a meal for nine guests can be daunting. For Sarah Leavell, whipping up a multi-course dinner for 900 guests is just another day at work. “Well,” Leavell said, laughing, “in this job, there really isn’t a ‘typical’ day.” Leavell is the executive sous chef for the BOK […]
Editorial: Oklahoma auditor showing political independence as a true public servant
Residents of Tryon didn’t know its police chief was using taxpayer dollars to buy personal guns and hunting equipment, or that he withdrew town funds from casino ATMs. A state audit uncovered about 13% of the city’s annual budget was misappropriated, amounting to about $95,000. Several lessons are learned, many pointed out in the report released […]
Council starts talks on possible redress for harm caused by 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Community organizer and former mayoral candidate Greg Robinson walked city councilors through a proposed process for exploring ways the city might make amends for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Wednesday. He began by reminding councilors that the framework he was about to present was not set in stone and that ultimately it would be […]