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Hall of Fame Member Billy Parker
OAB joins the Oklahoma broadcasters in remembering our friend Billy Parker. Billy died January 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
Read MoreWill Payne named President of OAB effective 4/1/26; Vance Harrison retiring
The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Board of Directors recently named Will Payne to be the new OAB President replacing the retiring Vance Harrison effective at the OAB Annual Convention in April 2026. The Board announced that “Will Payne has the skills, the desire, the enthusiasm, and the institutional knowledge to continue the success of…
Read MoreCall for Entries: 2025 OAB Awards
It’s contest time again! Entry packets for the 2025 OAB Outstanding Achievement Awards were emailed to member stations on November 6.
Read MoreGary England — 1939–2025
OAB joins the Oklahoma broadcasters and viewing public in remembering our friend and colleague Gary England. Gary touched countless lives and had a national impact on meteorology which continues to make everyone safer. Gary was inducted into the OAB Hall of Fame in 2002. Go here for KWTV’s touching tribute to Gary.
Read MoreOAB Hall of Fame Member Dale Wehba, 1937-2025
OAB Hall of Fame member and longtime Oklahoma City DJ Dale Wehba passed away on January 17, 2025. Dale was 88.
Read MoreThe Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Elects John “Count Gregore” Ferguson into the Hall of Fame
The OAB Board of Directors has selected Oklahoma Entertainer and Television Pioneer John Ferguson for induction into the OAB Hall of Fame. John will be honored on March 27 at the 2025 Convention at River Spirit Resort in Tulsa.
Read MoreETRS Form One Due 10/4/2024
There is currently no plan to conduct a Nationwide Test this year, but all broadcasters must still file EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) Form One by October 4, 2024.
Read More2025 OAB Annual Convention
The 2025 OAB Convention will be at the beautiful and exciting River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa on Thursday, March 27. We will have a great line-up of sessions and presenters.
Read MoreOAB Annual Convention
Thursday, April 4thRiver Spirit Casino in Tulsa Oklahoma is proud that we have the second-most-attended Broadcasters Convention (after Texas) amongst all 50 States. Our commitment to excellent sessions, student enhancement, and great hospitality have earned us your TRUST, for which we are grateful. For details and registration for this year’s convention, visit the Convention page.…
Read More2024 OAB Annual Convention
The 2024 OAB Convention will be at the beautiful and exciting River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa on Thursday, April 4. We have a great line-up of sessions and presenters.
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