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🌱 Why Jenks police say new video changes this murder case
Also, don't miss Light Up The Park on the Jenks Patch calendar

Good morning Jenks! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Jenks police say new video changes this murder case
Also on today's calendar: Live Music with Laron Simpson at SDCR Jenks and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 58 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'He took my baby from me': Jenks murder suspect skips court hearing (kjrh.com) — Jenks police are searching for a murder suspect after a woman was killed, and he failed to appear for his Tulsa County arraignment on first-degree murder charges. Newly released surveillance video, described by the Jenks police chief, appears to contradict claims that the victim instigated the confrontation. The victim’s family says they will keep showing up in court seeking justice.
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📸 Around Jenks
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jenks
★ Featured events ★
- Light Up The Park
Pinot's Palette, 300 Riverwalk Terrace #160, Jenks
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Live Music with Laron Simpson at SDCR Jenks
Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar , 161 S Riverfront Dr Apartment 200 , Jenks
2:00 pm - Christmas Eve - City Hall Closed
City of Jenks - Jenks OK 74037 - Christmas Day - City Hall Closed
City of Jenks - Jenks OK 74037 - Christmas Day
City of Bixby Main Calendar - Bixby OK 74008
6:00 am - Live Music with Laron Simpson at SDCR Jenks
Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar , 161 S Riverfront Dr Apartment 200 , Jenks
2:00 pm - Jenks Library Teen Advisory Board
Jenks Library , 523 W B St , Jenks
4:30 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
📣 Jenks Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2nd Grade Holiday Musical
Auditorium
1:00 pm - HSBB-CLEVELAND
Berryhill Public Schools Tulsa, OK 74107
4:00 pm - Bixby MS Swim Meet
Bixby High School , 601 S Riverview Dr , Bixby
4:30 pm - The Christmas Express
The HUB , 12 W Dawes Ave , Bixby
5:00 pm - Fiber Crafts Evening
Dancing Skeleton Meadery , 609 S Main St Suite B , Sapulpa
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We are missing a package from WalMart delivered yesterday.
The picture shows the package in the floor of the delivery truck. Christmas present for grandkids and not something most would want. (Kids hairband)… (Nextdoor 111th/Juniper/Elm) - To the person that lives around 5th and Main Street.
Take your dog in. It’s entirely too cold to leave your dogs out. I know that you can hear him barking. Because I can. (Nextdoor Jenks)
- American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Jenks. Apply here.
- H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Jenks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jenks here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bixby
- FBI seeks additional victims tied to Bixby tattoo artist allegations (ktul.com)
- 'She can more than compete': Roxana's Chloe Skiles grabs 3rd at prestigious Women of Ironman Tourney (thetelegraph.com)
- 2025 USAC Champs & Award Winners Share Spotlight at 70th USAC Night of Champions - St. Louis Racing (stlracing.com)
Tulsa
- Twins visit Tulsa NICU nurses who helped save their lives (kjrh.com)
- Over 1,000 students to graduate from Tulsa Community College on Monday (fox23.com)
- Tulsa fire dash cam leads to payout for 2020 crash victim (kjrh.com)
Ok Jenks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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