Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
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🎭 Culture
A traveling photography exhibit called Faces of the Mother Road displays early portraits of Route 66 travelers from a small Afton studio (from the early 1900s).
Curator Adam Forgash seeks help from locals to identify many unknown faces as the exhibit looks for new venues.
The Cherokee Nation celebrated Woody Hair Day on Tuesday in Kenwood, honoring a first-language Cherokee speaker who helped preserve the Cherokee language—an event that recognized cultural contributions to local heritage.
A new production, Flyover, will film a rodeo scene in Broken Arrow on Monday, May 4 from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and seeks volunteer background actors aged 18 and older.
🎓 Education
State lawmakers passed a bill to permanently ban cell phone use for students during school hours and are sending it to Gov. Stitt for final approval — school boards must allow phones only for emergencies.
Supporters say the rule will help teachers focus on teaching.
🏛️ Government
ODOT announced a two to three week delay on the Highway 75 bridge rehab near Jenks after discovering extra steel deterioration during deck removal + commuters have experienced up to 10-minute delays as work continues with new materials ordered to finish the project late this year.
🎉 Broken Arrow Events
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Baby Goats & Beer Festival
3-8 p.m. — The Nook Brewing Company — $25 — Enjoy unlimited goat petting and a complimentary beer in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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