Facing the music (BizJournals)

Some of the region’s highest profile performing arts organizations are getting more aggressive with the marketing and pricing of their holiday shows as early indications show holiday sales lagging.

Advocate program improves grades (Muskogee Phoenix)

After a week of classes, Muskogee High School student Jenna Massey says she looks forward to spending Friday morning with friends — even if it means swirling hula hoops 20 minutes before the school day starts.

Former vo-tech leader left lasting effect on many (Muskogee Phoenix)

Former Muskogee High School agriculture teacher and Indian Capital Vo-Tech Superintendent William Eugene Beach is being remembered as an inspirational instructor and dedicated administrator.

Local shoppers snap up bargains (Muskogee Phoenix)

Boynton resident Debra McClellan found ideal cool weather to wait outside the River City Plaza’s Game Stop for two hours before it opened at 7 a.m. Friday.

Expired tag leads to high-speed chase, arrest of Tulsa man (Muskogee Phoenix)

A Tulsa man police tried to stop for an expired tag led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the man crashed.