James Bennett

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Editor-in-Chief at The Journal Record

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DQ Grill & Chill opens another restaurant in OKC

Nov 19, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

More than 50 restaurants operate within one square mile of the new DQ Grill & Chill on MacArthur Boulevard and Reno Avenue in west Oklahoma City. Art adorns the lobby walls in the DQ Chill & Grill, the franchise’s sixth metro OKC location. (Photo by Floreliz Butler)The eating establishments sell everything from egg drop soup to eggs over easy. The fast-food places have burgers and chicken piled high on Texas toast or sesame-seed buns. And their ice-cream machines work most of the time.
DQ Grill amp Chill opens another restaurant in OKC The Journal Record

Nov 19, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

More than 50 restaurants operate within one square mile of the new DQ Grill & Chill on MacArthur Boulevard and Reno Avenue in west Oklahoma City. Art adorns the lobby walls in the DQ Chill & Grill, the franchise’s sixth metro OKC location. (Photo by Floreliz Butler)The eating establishments sell everything from egg drop soup to eggs over easy. The fast-food places have burgers and chicken piled high on Texas toast or sesame-seed buns. And their ice-cream machines work most of the time.
Trump wins Oklahoma’s 7 electoral votes, AP projects

Nov 5, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

EV carmaker Canoo lays off 23% of its OKC workforce Canoo stock struggled to rebound Tuesday after its latest dive, following the company’s recent decision to f[...] November 5, 2024
OKC Baseball Club celebration includes unveiling of nickname

Oct 26, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Baseball Club hosted a rebranding party on Saturday at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers was scheduled to announce its new nickname at 7 p.m.Before then, a community celebration started around 5 p.m. on Mickey Mantle Avenue, just outside the stadium. Outdoor activities included carnival rides, tailgate and inflatable games and a live DJ.
Lauren Von named ‘The Journal Record’ Woman of the Year 2024

Oct 10, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

Lauren Von, a mother of 5, entrepreneur and philanthropist, is redefining what it means to be a successful businesswoman in Oklahoma. Lauren VonOn Thursday night, she was named The Journal Record’s Woman of the Year during a celebration at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
Choctaw Casino taps into international talent to attract more customers

Oct 7, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

DURANT — The Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant has been on a hot streak. And it’s not only because of what’s happening at the poker tables, slot machines and roulette wheels. The resort’s Grand Theater last month won the Academy of Country Music’s Casino of the Year – Theater award for the third time. It recently upgraded to a state-of-the-art loudspeaker system, rivaling other top concert venues in the country.
OKC Baseball Club to announce nickname soon

Sep 16, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

The Oklahoma City Baseball Club plans to unveil its nickname at a community celebration on Oct. 26, team president Michael Byrnes told The Journal Record over the weekend. The Pacific Coast League Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers completed the home portion of its 2024 schedule on Sunday. “We will host a free public event on Saturday, Oct. 26,” Byrnes said.
Cox Hampton, Balboni, Capra go into Oklahoma City Triple-A Baseball Hall of Fame

Aug 26, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

Michael Cox fondly remembers when his mother, Patty Cox Hampton, owned the Oklahoma 89ers baseball team from 1977-1989 before selling the team. It was all about family and fans, Cox said of the advertising agency owner and marketing maven who went on to become vice president of the Chicago Cubs. The 89ers, precursor to today’s Oklahoma City Baseball Club, played at All Sports Stadium and rarely drew more than 1,000 fans for a game before she and her late husband, Bing, took over.
Walters asks House to start impeachment proceedings against him

Aug 17, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters said today that he wants impeachment hearings to start on him Monday. Walters said at a news conference that House Speaker Charles McCall and state Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, want to impeach him. So he asked the proceeding to start immediately. “It is time for Oklahomans to have all the answers,” Walters said.
2024 Achievers Under 40 earn recognition

May 16, 2024 | journalrecord.com | James Bennett

Honorees of The Journal Record’s 2024 Achievers Under 40 mingle at the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday night. (Staff photo by James Bennett)The Journal Record honored its 2024 Achievers Under 40 on Thursday night at the Oklahoma History Center. The list highlights the accolades, accomplishments and growth of Oklahomans who have made an impact on the state before reaching age 40. The group represented nearly every industry from private businesses, public entities, finance, nonprofits and more.