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Behind every line item in a budget, there’s a story worth telling and a responsibility worth upholding. That is where State Auditor Cindy Byrd comes in. Cindy was the first woman to ever hold the position in Oklahoma and won the state auditor role with the most votes for a state official in Oklahoma in history. Cindy talks about what she does and how she got to where she is in a male dominated field. She also talks about the recent audit for Tulsa Public Schools.
Cleo Epps was one of the biggest bootleggers in northeast Oklahoma and one of the only female bootleggers around. On Nov. 12, 1970, Cleo Epps went missing. Cleo's life was full of twists and turns. KRMG's Kirk McKracken tells Cleo's story. Find Queen of the Bootleggers here
The Tulsa Boys Home was founded in the early 1900s after two boys were found sleeping in trash boxes in an alley. Now Tulsa has 160 acres dedicated to helping young boys break the cycle of poverty, abuse and drug addiction that is often passed on from generation to generation. Greg Conway with the Tulsa Boys Home says some of the boys in the home have been in dozens of foster homes by the time they land there. Greg tells us how they help these boys become successful men.
We want to know how to look our best, even if we may not have mad skills at things like fixing our hair. Hair is complicated. Products and styles are constantly changing, and even vacuum companies are now in the game with drying and styling tools. Stylist Tiffani Hull keeps us up to date with what trends are in and what styles are out.
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols hired Krystal Reyes to help improve the lives of Tulsa families. As Deputy Mayor, Reyes manages the City’s first Office of Children, Youth, and Families. Reyes talks about her journey leading up to Deputy Mayor and her plans for Tulsa's future.
Spravato is a groundbreaking treatment for depression in the form of a nasal spray. Patients have been raving about the anti-depressant and here in Tulsa, Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic has been having good results with the medication. Brad McDaris with Parkside fills us in on the benefits of Spravato and we share our own experiences fighting depression.
Getting out of prison and starting a new life is hard enough, but many people carry the weight of their past on their skin every day. Jamy Magee, owner of The Parlor Hair and Inc., started "Stop the Hate in the 918" to cover up hateful, racist, or gang-affiliated tattoos. Magee started out solo, turning painful reminders into beautiful masterpieces and now he has more than twenty artists joining him once a year to cover the hate in the 918 for free. Jeremy Thomason spent decades in prison and wanted his past erased. He tells us his story of redemption and how covering his tattoos has changed his life. For more information on "Stop the Hate in the 918" visit: https://www.facebook.com/people/Stop-The-Hate-In-The-918/61550297187472/?_rdr
Roller derby ladies are just badass! The Tulsa Roughnecks are fierce competitors and a tight-knit group of acceptance and support. The ladies tell us all about roller derby and how it has boosted their self-esteem, body image and has changed their lives.
The 1976 murder of beloved high school football coach Jerry Bailey shook the town of Sapulpa. Finding out the murderer was another coach, and Bailey’s friend left people with a lot of questions. Why would Bailey’s assistant coach, Paul Reagor Jr., kill him? Sapulpa journalist Kirk McCracken wrote a book called Because of the Hate. The book dives deep into a story that wasn’t told for decades. The ID channel featured McCracken’s story on their series Murder Under the Friday Night Lights in an episode called Guilt Will Get You. McKracken tells the story, and it’s full of twists and turns. Check out these Links: Because of the Hate - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Hate-Murder-Jerry-Bailey/dp/1976867142 ID – Guilt Will Get You - https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/murder-under-the-friday-night-lights-investigation-discovery-atve-us/guilt-will-get-you
Dangerously cold temperatures recently reminded us just how many people are homeless in Tulsa. Director of Development at the Tulsa Day Center, Monica Martin, says the shelter is more than just a roof over their heads, it’s a lifeline. TDC isn’t just a place for people to get a hot shower, new clothes, and a hot meal, case workers help people access resources like healthcare, counseling, job training, and more. Monica even talks about how they manage legal issues and drug addiction. Find out how you can help the Tulsa Day Center: https://tulsadaycenter.org/
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