🌱 DOC bus crash near Lexington sends four people to hospitals

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In today's newsletter:

• DOC bus crash near Lexington sends four people to hospitals
• Lexington community remembers the life of Junelle “Nana” High

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and increasingly windy, temps: high: 62, low: 32.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 57 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four people injured in Oklahoma Department of Corrections bus crash (fox23.com) — A Department of Corrections transport bus crashed with a pickup on Highway 39 just east of Lexington, injuring the bus driver, two inmates, and the truck driver. Most inmates were returned to the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center, while investigators work to determine what caused the collision in Cleveland County.
   

• Junelle 'Nana' High (purcellregister.com) — Family and friends in Lexington are mourning Junelle “Nana” High, remembered for her toughness, loyalty, and deep love for her children and many grandchildren. She leaves daughters and other close relatives in Lexington and across Oklahoma, with a memorial service set for Friday, December 12, in Maysville.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Hot Rod Night @ Hollywood Corners - NORMAN
  Hollywood Corners , 4712 N Porter Ave , Norman
  4:00 pm
• MS/HS Band Christmas Concert
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Highland Holidays
  Pinot's Palette , 228 E Main St , Norman
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa
  The Venue at Freedom Farms , 4701 N Porter Ave , Norman
  9:00 am
• Saturday Morn at the Roastery
  The Yellow Dog Coffee Company , LLC , Norman
  11:00 am
• NORMAN-Food Not Bombs Community Meal
  Norman Computers , 916 W Main St , Norman
  1:00 pm
• Chessboard Rehearsal
  Thurman White Hall (Forum Building OCCE) , 1704 Asp Ave , Norman
  3:00 pm
• Chili Bowl Fundraiser 2025
  Firehouse Art Center , 444 S Flood Ave , Norman
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Pancakes at the North Pole - Norman
  Main Event Norman , 1929 Mt Williams Dr , Norman
  11:00 am

Monday December 15

• JH Basketball -Pauls Valley
  Purcell Public Schools Purcell, OK 73080
  5:00 pm
• Elementary Christmas Program
  Wayne Public Schools Wayne, OK 73095
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• HS Basketball @ Bridge Creek
  Purcell Public Schools Purcell, OK 73080
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dose anyone need oxygen i have bunch of oxygen takes that belonged to my mothinlaw but she has passed away I reached out to the oxygen company they told me to empty the bottles and recycle them if someone could use them i would be willing to donate
  them i would much rather donate them than to waste them (Nextdoor Etowah/Tribbey)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Purcell. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Purcell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norman

• Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum hosting Christmas Micro-exhibit, December 12th (okcfox.com)
• Norman City Council approves electric substation, creation of parking, transit authority (oudaily.com)
• OU alum, former Norman teacher receives Grammy nomination for best choral performance (oudaily.com)

Blanchard

• Northeastern State University announces Rouse as Miss NSU 2026 (viannews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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