Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
Good morning, Broken Arrow.
Walmart and the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma teamed up on Monday to pack affordable Thanksgiving meal baskets that include a Butterball turkey and essential sides — families can pay less than $40 for a meal that serves 10 and may donate at checkout throughout November.
The effort aims to help those in need celebrate the holiday season with a complete meal.
The City of Broken Arrow is hosting the Rose District Holiday Market on Main Street each Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through December 23rd.
The market will offer up to 30 vendors, free photo opportunities with Santa today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—a Grinch visit on December 2nd and a Claus and Paws event on December 9th, with an ice rink open until January 5th.
KRMG, celebrating 20 years of its Stories of Light partnership with Make A Wish to fund life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, is hosting donation drives in the south parking lot at LaFortune Park near the baseball fields — 61st and Yale with today’s drive from 3pm to 6pm, Wednesday’s from 5am to 6pm and Thursday’s from 5am to 7pm.
Trader Joe's opened its new store on Monday in Broken Arrow — the national chain now brings its unique food items to local residents.
INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital and INTEGRIS Health Miami Hospital urge Oklahomans to watch for signs of diabetes and get preventive screenings during National Diabetes Awareness Month—early detection helps reduce serious complications with simple healthy changes.
Today, a new law is making breast cancer screenings more accessible by eliminating deductibles on supplemental imaging—an effort that experts say will help high-risk individuals get early detection.
St. Francis and state officials expect the change to boost screening rates for those with a family history or dense breast tissue.
Five quarterfinal games in Week 12 will feature playoff rematches, including the Mustang+Broken Arrow and Union+Bixby contests, as teams look to gain an edge heading into the postseason.
AutismOklahoma Adult Mix & Mingle Masterpieces
5-7 p.m. — Gracefully Glazed Pottery Painting Studio — Free event — Connect with the community in a low stress environment focused on adult socialization and creativity.
Rudolph Run
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Fleet Feet Broken Arrow — Registration required — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a family-friendly run in Broken Arrow's Rose District.
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