The Journal Record

The Journal Record is a daily publication focused on business and legal news, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The newspaper's main office is situated in downtown Oklahoma City, and it also has reporting teams at the Oklahoma State Capitol and in Tulsa.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#770788

United States

#184890

Finance/Finance

#2422

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Palomar breaks ground on $42M MAPS 4 justice center

3 days ago | journalrecord.com | Heide Brandes

Summary:– Palomar’s $42M facility will double its space and services. – MAPS 4-funded project will offer 24/7 support and trauma care. – Survivors, city leaders mark a new chapter in public safety. A crowd gathered in Midtown Oklahoma City Friday to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for Palomar’s new $42 million family justice center, a cornerstone project of the MAPS 4 initiative.
Stecklein: May is mental health awareness month

4 days ago | journalrecord.com | Janelle Stecklein

Janelle SteckleinMay is the annual month designed to raise awareness for mental health issues. But unfortunately Oklahoma’s mental health agency is shining the wrong sort of spotlight on the issue. Instead of focusing on how to improve outcomes for the 1 in 4 Oklahomans who suffer from mental illness, all eyes are on the massive amounts of financial disarray at the state Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services jeopardizing both employees and patient care.
Oklahoma bans corporal punishment for disabled students

6 days ago | journalrecord.com | Nuria Martinez-Keel

OKLAHOMA CITY — A new Oklahoma law will prohibit schools from inflicting physical pain as punishment for students with disabilities. Although the practice is already banned in the state’s regulations for schools, attempts by the Oklahoma Legislature to add the rule to state law failed in previous years.
On the Town: Native excellence honored at First Americans Museum

6 days ago | journalrecord.com | Lillie-Beth Brinkman

Lillie-Beth BrinkmanThe First Americans Museum gala recently gave guests the chance to learn about and celebrate Native American culture and accomplishments in athletics, art, filmmaking and more. The museum honored an amazing group of people with First Americans Museum Awards and inducted outstanding athletes into the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame during the museum’s gala – with a theme of “Where the Earth Meets the Sky,” or “mskwabek,” to use a Potawatomi word.
Oklahoma bill codifying behind-the-meter energy heads to governor

6 days ago | journalrecord.com | Jeff Elkins

Summary:– SB 480 lets private firms build and manage power generation. – Supporters say it could attract billions in investment and jobs. – Measure aims to relieve grid pressure and speed project timelines. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate author of a measure allowing private industry to develop and manage their own power solutions says it will bring opportunities for billions of dollars in new economic development in Oklahoma.
Air travelers more satisfied despite economic headwinds, study finds

6 days ago | journalrecord.com | Heide Brandes

Summary:– Airline satisfaction scores rose despite economic challenges. – Oklahoma City airport upgrades include baggage, parking, customs. – Study shows fewer travel delays and better passenger experiences. OKLAHOMA CITY — Nicky Omohundro of Oklahoma City has noticed a significant change in her frequent air travel experiences over the past year. “I think for the most part, people are happier.
Historic Edmond kit house to open as wine, charcuterie bar

6 days ago | journalrecord.com | Kathryn McNutt

Summary:– Built in 1918, the historic kit house will reopen as The Barlor wine and charcuterie bar. – Original features like pocket doors and cabinets will be preserved. – The venue plans classes, events and outdoor spaces for relaxing and dining. EDMOND — A house built from a kit more than 100 years ago will be brought back to life as a wine and charcuterie bar. Developer David Chapman and entrepreneur Maggie Sermersheim are working together to bring a modern twist to the historic property.
On the Town: ReMerge celebrates 10 years of second chances

1 week ago | journalrecord.com | Lillie-Beth Brinkman

Lillie-Beth BrinkmanReMerge celebrated its 10th anniversary of helping mothers facing incarceration during a recent celebratory luncheon at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. At the Faces of ReMerge luncheon, we visited with some of the mothers who have been through the organization’s rehabilitation programs and heard their inspiring stories that have led to their success today.
Oklahoma housing expert says buy now, refinance later

1 week ago | journalrecord.com | Kathryn McNutt

Summary:– Home sales at 30-year lows but pent-up demand growing, economist says. – Oklahoma jobs up 6.1% since pandemic, boosting potential buyers. – Housing demand could surge as mortgage rates decline, expert predicts. OKLAHOMA CITY — Although home sales have been “very depressed” nationally and in Oklahoma the past two years, economist Lawrence Yun says a surge in housing demand is waiting in the wings for the right market conditions.
Inaugural Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival planned for September

1 week ago | journalrecord.com | Jeff Elkins

Summary:– Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival debuts Sept. 13 at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. – Free family-friendly event features workshops, panels and comic creators. – Guests include artists from “Uncanny X-Men,” “Superman 77” and “Heart of the City.”OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation has teamed up with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center to highlight the art form and meet creators through an inaugural event this fall.