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Salute to transportation pioneer Neal McCaleb

by The 100 Companies

Neal McCaleb was a venerable figure in Oklahoma who rehabilitated and modernized the state’s transportation network to promote public safety.

He oversaw the expansive growth of Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure throughout much of our state’s history. A prominent member of the Chickasaw Nation, McCaleb served as Oklahoma’s first secretary of transportation and director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation under Gov. Henry Bellmon and served in those roles again under Gov. Frank Keating. In 2016, he headed back to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority as its interim executive director during a crucial period.

Thank you, Neal, for all you did for Oklahoma!

– Brenda Jones Barwick, APR, Jones PR

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OKC, Tulsa quickest commute times

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TomTom’s Annual Traffic Index Report, which measures the average time it takes to drive six miles in America’s major cities, was published earlier this month and both Oklahoma City and Tulsa made it to the top 15.

Here are some stats:

• OKC was the sixth quickest commute, coming in at 9 minutes and 39 seconds.

• Tulsa was 12th quickest, with an average commute of 9 minutes and 51 seconds. This is an improvement of 9 seconds from 2023!

• By contrast, New York City and San Francisco have the longest commutes, at 30 minutes and 25.6 minutes respectively.

View the full report.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

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State on hot streak of low unemployment

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Oklahoma’s low unemployment rates are on a hot streak. Oklahoma City’s unemployment rate has been under 4% for 40 months straight, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor reports that the city’s unemployment rate in November was 2.8%, according to The Oklahoman. The article also shared that the healthcare, construction, and leisure and hospitality industries saw the biggest jumps in employment.

And it’s not just OKC that’s doing great – Tulsa’s unemployment rate in November was 3%.

With low unemployment, affordable housing costs below the national average, a thriving economy and vibrant social scenes in its cities, Oklahoma continues to shine.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

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Weatherford readies for Rt. 66 Centennial

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Route 66, the historic “mother road” that takes travelers from Chicago to Los Angeles, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 and Oklahoma cities and towns are well into preparations.

For example, in Weatherford, look for improved signage to direct visitors to the Stafford Air & Space Museum. Meanwhile, the annual Heartland Antique Car Show will be bigger and better than ever.

Oklahoma has more Route 66 miles than any other state. The increased traffic will improve the local economies of places like Elk City, Clinton, El Reno, Chandler, Vinita and Miami, as well as big cities like Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

– Mick Cornett, Jones PR

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TV legends inducted into KOCO Hall of Fame

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In celebration of KOCO’s 70th anniversary, the ABC affiliate TV station announced its inaugural Hall of Fame wall.

Five long-time TV legends were inducted: Ida B. Blackburn who entertained kids with her own children’s show; Ed “Ho Ho” Birchall, who portrayed a clown and visited hundreds of kids’ birthday parties along with Bill “Pokey” Howard, a puppeteer; Joyce Jackson, who was Oklahoma’s first Black woman journalist; and Mick Cornett, a popular 20-year sportscaster, sports director and news anchor. General Manager Brent Hensley said, “their sacrifices and hard work helped build this great station and the legacy of service.”

Congrats Mick!

– Brenda Jones Barwick, APR, Jones PR

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‘Holidays in Tulsa’ album released

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The Natural Resources Conservancy, a nonprofit group to conserve historical natural resources, wanted to give back to Tulsa. NRC enlisted 28 musicians, including 11 artists, for “Holidays in Tulsa”: Tina Blue, Branjae, Annie Ellicott, Rachael Ferrera, Denise Hoey, Weston Horn, Jenny Labow, Nick Mancini, Tony Mason, Grady Nichols and Majeste Pearson.

The holiday album was produced by Foreigner’s Michael Bluestein and features new versions of holiday classics like “Wonderful Christmastime.” It is currently available on major streaming services, and purchases of physical copies are encouraged to maximize funding.

Details for CDs, streaming and vinyl can be found at facebook.com/tulsagift.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

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2 Oklahoma cities named in US News’ Best Places to Live list

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Two cities in Oklahoma made it onto the 2025-2026 US News’ Best Places to Live list, a ranking of 150 cities across the nation.

Coming in at No. 16, Oklahoma City ranked high for housing value and quality of life: “Once an early-to-bed, early-to-rise, meat-and-potatoes kind of town, Oklahoma City today buzzes with life until the early morning hours,” John Gifford wrote for the U.S. News, according to The Oklahoman.

Tulsa ranked at No. 76 with its welcoming culture and housing value. Oklahoma is quickly becoming an attractive place to settle across generations and for those out of state.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

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Maria Tallchief gets her own Barbie doll

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Maria Tallchief (1925-2013) was an Osage dancer known as “America’s first prima ballerina,” and she now has her own Barbie doll as part of the Barbie Inspiring Women series. This was announced last Thursday, and it is in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

“Maria Tallchief was an extraordinary person with immense talent who remained grounded in her Osage culture,” said Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear in a statement, according to The Oklahoman. “She remains a guiding light for many across the globe, especially here at home on the Osage Nation Reservation.”

To read more, please click here.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

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RSVP etiquette for holiday invites

by The 100 Companies

Invitations to holiday parties are pouring in and it’s a great time for an RSVP refresher. It may seem like a lost art, but in today’s modern digital world, RSVP etiquette is much easier than it was with hand-written mailed responses that took a day or two to arrive.

Be considerate that you were personally invited and attendance is limited. If you RSVP as attending and plans change, a best practice is call, email or text the host. Arrive on time and not two hours later, passing guests as they’re departing.

Be THE gracious party guest and enjoy holiday parties!

– Brenda Jones Barwick, APR, Jones PR

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New INTRUST Bank location to boost local business growth

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Mayor David Holt and other key economic leaders in Oklahoma City, including Greater Oklahoma City Chamber CFO Barb Denny, joined INTRUST Bank for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its seventh banking center in the OKC metro. The bank’s new downtown location is set to provide critical support to businesses through commercial banking, treasury management and wealth services.

Sam Chandler, president of INTRUST Bank, emphasized the bank’s longstanding ties to the community. “This new location strengthens our ability to continue serving Oklahoma City businesses and driving local growth,” Chandler said.

For more information, including hours and address, visit the INTRUST Bank website.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

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