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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Broken Arrow. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Scouting America will host 'Be a Scout Day' in Broken Arrow on Saturday, September 13 at Jack Graves Scout Reservation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—offering hands-on activities such as archery, BB shooting, fishing, crafts, games, and Scout skill demonstrations for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade while food will be available for purchase.  News On 6

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • The family of 16-year-old Jawaun Jordan grieves his loss after he drowned at Zink Lake last weekend — they held a balloon release Monday night to honor him and are now asking for added safety measures in the area.  News On 6

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A new Oklahoma law now requires public school districts to enforce cellphone restrictions for the entire school day—this change affects many high school students who previously had some phone use during breaks and will require policy updates this academic year.  News On 6

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is accepting applications for its 75th academy—welcoming both experienced officers and newcomers—with entries due through the end of August even though the academy began on February 9.  FOX23

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Although tariffs push up prices, experts say families in Broken Arrow can save money on back-to-school shopping by comparing offers such as $5 backpacks at Target, $4 polos at Walmart, and 50-cent notebooks at Office Depot—experts also recommend using gift cards to help older kids learn budgeting as spending averages about $858.  News On 6

EVENTS

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  • Bixby Varsity Softball vs. Broken Arrow

    6:30 p.m. — 601 S Riverview Dr, Bixby, OK — Free entry — Cheer on the Bixby varsity softball team as they take on Broken Arrow in a non-conference game.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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