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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.
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Tulsa first responders study collision of mental health and homelessness amid Stitt’s camp sweeps
About 80,000 people in Oklahoma who have a serious mental illness don’t understand they have it, according to Dr. Xavier Amador.
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Oklahoma troopers clear 64 homeless encampments; aim to finish by Tuesday
Amid controversy over Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Operation SAFE, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said its ongoing encampment sweeps on state property in Tulsa were never meant to solve the homeless problem.
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Tulsa officials to host town hall on transparency issues with Greenwood Legacy Corp.
Tulsa officials will hold a town hall Monday to address concerns over the transparency and accountability of Greenwood Legacy Corp.
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Tulsa mayor says governor’s homelessness plan is interfering with city’s progress
Mayor Monroe Nichols says Governor Kevin Stitt’s directive to clear homeless encampments is undermining Tulsa’s coordinated housing approach.
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How New Orleans evacuees found a new life in Tulsa after Hurricane Katrina
Thousands of evacuees from Hurricane Katrina who stayed at Camp Gruber found community and support in Tulsa, forging new lives while maintaining ties to their New Orleans roots.
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Jail or shelter: Tulsa homeless advocates push back on governor’s attempt to clear encampments
Tulsa homeless advocates are criticizing Gov. Stitt’s plan to force the removal of encampments — calling it a choice between “jail or shelter.”
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How Tony Williams became Mr. Greenwood and his hopes for 918 Day
Tony Williams, widely known as “Mr. Greenwood,” is a community advocate who spearheaded the 918 Day Festival and the “Go Green for Greenwood” initiative to promote unity and heritage in Tulsa’s Greenwood District.
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Opportunity to thrive: North Tulsa’s Phoenix at 36N opens to first residents
The first residents moved into Phoenix at 36N, the initial phase of Tulsa’s Envision Comanche redevelopment in North Tulsa, restoring housing options to former Comanche Park tenants.
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Tulsa’s Sustainability Task Force launching five-meeting series across city
Tulsa’s Sustainability Task Force is launching a five-meeting series citywide to solicit public input and shape future sustainable policies.
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Mayor Nichols pushes back as governor seeks to thwart agreement with Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Mayor Monroe Nichols and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation signed a settlement limiting Tulsa’s municipal prosecutions of tribal residents — a deal now facing a challenge from Gov. Kevin Stitt, who argues it exceeds the mayor’s authority.
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Will restricting use of Tulsa medians improve safety? City council debates proposal
Tulsa City Councilors are debating a safety ordinance that would restrict people from standing, sitting or lying on narrow medians near busy roads and impose a $150 fine for violations.
