The Oklahoma State University Board of Regents is meeting Friday to determine the next steps after accepting President Kayse Shrum’s sudden resignation.

If Bartlesville icon, James Albert “Jim” Hess, could see what honor may be ... “Jim Hess Boulevard” on 5th St. between Shawnee and Delaware avenues near downtown Bartlesville.

James E. Hess, 63, of Gilbertsville, husband of Betty Lou (Reinhart) Hess, passed away on Friday at Fox Chase Cancer Center surrounded by his family. Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the ...