Mike Simons
@mikesimonsphoto.bsky.social
Tulsa World staff photographer. Profile photo by Pharaoh, 9, the last kid that asked to play with my camera. That's him in the cover pic! mikesimonsphoto.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Aloft Hotel, a mid-century modern building formerly Tulsa City Hall, is painted. #midcenturymodern
#architecture #tulsa
#architecture #tulsa
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Aloft Hotel, a mid-century modern building formerly Tulsa City Hall, is painted. #midcenturymodern
#architecture #tulsa
#architecture #tulsa
Three more exhumations Thursday in Race Massacre graves search at Oaklawn Cemetery tulsaworld.com/news/local/r... #tulsa
October 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Three more exhumations Thursday in Race Massacre graves search at Oaklawn Cemetery tulsaworld.com/news/local/r... #tulsa
New crosses for Holy Family Cathedral are blessed. The old crosses were damaged in the Father's Day windstorm of 2023 tulsaworld.com/news/local/c... #catholic #tulsa
October 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
New crosses for Holy Family Cathedral are blessed. The old crosses were damaged in the Father's Day windstorm of 2023 tulsaworld.com/news/local/c... #catholic #tulsa
October 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
During the 5th Oklawn Cemetery excavation in the search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims, researchers have found 42 new graves not previously known. There have been 3 exhumations. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre
October 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
During the 5th Oklawn Cemetery excavation in the search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims, researchers have found 42 new graves not previously known. There have been 3 exhumations. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre
Fifth and largest search for Tulsa Race Massacre graves begins at Oaklawn Cemetery tulsaworld.com/news/local/r... #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre
October 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Fifth and largest search for Tulsa Race Massacre graves begins at Oaklawn Cemetery tulsaworld.com/news/local/r... #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre
Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields took the oath of office today at the State Capitol. The Chief Justice said, "Secretary of Public Instruction," and Fields changed it in real time to "Superintendent of Public Instruction," to laughter in the room(1st photo). #oklaed
October 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields took the oath of office today at the State Capitol. The Chief Justice said, "Secretary of Public Instruction," and Fields changed it in real time to "Superintendent of Public Instruction," to laughter in the room(1st photo). #oklaed
The Owasso branch of the Tulsa City County Library is demolished to make way for a new mixed use library with apartments in the same building. The $12 million project is part of the library system’s $58 million capital campaign to replace four existing branches. #owasso
October 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The Owasso branch of the Tulsa City County Library is demolished to make way for a new mixed use library with apartments in the same building. The $12 million project is part of the library system’s $58 million capital campaign to replace four existing branches. #owasso
Another giant for Route 66 (11th Street between Utica and Peoria) as Rosie the Riveter arrives at The Pearl Shops. Aaron Meek, who owns The Pearl Shops, wanted her to be a Rosie the Riveter because his mother worked at McDonnell Douglas during World War II. #tulsa #route66
October 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
State Superintendent Ryan Walters resigns after 3 years. He says he's leaving to destroy the teacher's unions. #oklaed tulsaworld.com/news/collect...
September 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
State Superintendent Ryan Walters resigns after 3 years. He says he's leaving to destroy the teacher's unions. #oklaed tulsaworld.com/news/collect...
State troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol clear encampments near downtown tulsaworld.com/news/local/a... #tulsa
September 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
State troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol clear encampments near downtown tulsaworld.com/news/local/a... #tulsa
Tulsans gather for Mass of Healing after fatal shooting at Minneapolis school - Two children were killed and 20 were injured in an Aug. 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons
September 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Tulsans gather for Mass of Healing after fatal shooting at Minneapolis school - Two children were killed and 20 were injured in an Aug. 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons
Patience says a prayer at the makeshift memorial for her friend Mitchell Jefferson on N. Yorktown Ave. Jefferson was killed at the spot in March 2024. Two have been arrested in the killing. This was the first time she had visited the memorial. #tulsa #gunviolence
August 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Patience says a prayer at the makeshift memorial for her friend Mitchell Jefferson on N. Yorktown Ave. Jefferson was killed at the spot in March 2024. Two have been arrested in the killing. This was the first time she had visited the memorial. #tulsa #gunviolence
A prayer, the pledge and politeness(for the most part)...Rep. Josh Brecheen holds town hall meetings throughout his district, this one in Wagoner. tulsaworld.com/news/state-r... #oklahoma #townhall
August 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
A prayer, the pledge and politeness(for the most part)...Rep. Josh Brecheen holds town hall meetings throughout his district, this one in Wagoner. tulsaworld.com/news/state-r... #oklahoma #townhall
Our football preview published today! If you're a high school football fan, you gotta buy one(or view it online) to find out where everyone is playing this year. All of these players took a road trip and transferred to play at new schools this year. #okpreps tulsaworld.com/sports/high-...
August 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our football preview published today! If you're a high school football fan, you gotta buy one(or view it online) to find out where everyone is playing this year. All of these players took a road trip and transferred to play at new schools this year. #okpreps tulsaworld.com/sports/high-...
Proposal could potentially eliminate panhandling from many Tulsa medians. Councilor Phil Lakin said the proposed ordinance is about public safety — not about moving homeless people off the streets. Story by Kevin Canfield tulsaworld.com/news/local/g... #tulsa
August 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Proposal could potentially eliminate panhandling from many Tulsa medians. Councilor Phil Lakin said the proposed ordinance is about public safety — not about moving homeless people off the streets. Story by Kevin Canfield tulsaworld.com/news/local/g... #tulsa
Tulsa's case managers that help people experiencing homelessness are some of the most impressive people I get to photograph. They work with patience, kindness, compassion and professionalism. This is Josh Sanders of the Tulsa a Day Center tulsaworld.com/opinion/colu... #tulsa
August 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Tulsa's case managers that help people experiencing homelessness are some of the most impressive people I get to photograph. They work with patience, kindness, compassion and professionalism. This is Josh Sanders of the Tulsa a Day Center tulsaworld.com/opinion/colu... #tulsa
Outside and inside as Sen. James Lankford speaks to the Tulsa Republican Club. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #tulsa #lankford
August 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Outside and inside as Sen. James Lankford speaks to the Tulsa Republican Club. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #tulsa #lankford
Painting parking spaces at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs. Students can pay $150 to personalize their parking space as a fundraiser for the school’s general fund. The fundraiser starts with seniors; if spaces are left over, juniors can participate. #sandsprings #oklaed
August 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Painting parking spaces at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs. Students can pay $150 to personalize their parking space as a fundraiser for the school’s general fund. The fundraiser starts with seniors; if spaces are left over, juniors can participate. #sandsprings #oklaed
Sunrise up-downs: Football practice begins in Jenks! More at: go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #jenkstrojans #okpreps
August 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sunrise up-downs: Football practice begins in Jenks! More at: go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #jenkstrojans #okpreps
An American elm tree on Greenwood Ave. just outside of Carver Middle School is now part of the Black Heritage Tree Project and likely lived at the site through the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre tulsaworld.com/news/local/a... #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre
August 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
An American elm tree on Greenwood Ave. just outside of Carver Middle School is now part of the Black Heritage Tree Project and likely lived at the site through the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre tulsaworld.com/news/local/a... #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre