Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
Good morning, Broken Arrow.
The Junior League of Tulsa (JLT) will deliver donations of feminine hygiene products to local community partners on Tuesday, November 4 at noon to help ease difficulties caused by the government shutdown and benefit lapse.
The effort follows their September Find the Good Day event and is meant to support women and girls facing financial hardship.
Meteorologist Stacia Knight will return to the News On 6 morning team on November 3 as Alan Crone shifts to evenings — a change that brings fresh energy to the station's weather coverage.
Knight, who worked nights for eight years and now values more family time, said she is excited to help viewers start their day.
Over 600,000 people who rely on SNAP benefits in Oklahoma will see their benefits suspended today — a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Governor Stitt said the state will not use its Rainy Day Fund — and is reviewing other programs to assist struggling families.
Governor Kevin Stitt and lawmakers have announced a plan to vote on making $1 million per week available to food banks across all 77 counties—pending approval after Monday's Contingency Review Board meeting—to support vulnerable older adults, disabled persons, and children if federal SNAP funding is not restored.
Broken Arrow secured a first-round bye after running back Grayson Betts led a 93-yard scoring drive with five carries for 54 yards that cut six minutes off the clock — the Bulldogs won over No. 6 Edmond Memorial.
Oklahoma’s Sooners will travel to Knoxville today for a top-20 game that could impact their playoff hopes.
Experts noted that Tennessee’s tough offense and Oklahoma’s disciplined defense will be tested under Neyland Stadium lights.
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