🌱 Drone Holiday Show + New Law May Lower Age For Prison Workers

Happy Monday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 55 Low: 31.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. An Oklahoma City man was shot during a dispute over an ex-girlfriend on Saturday night. Authorities say the incident occurred near Northeast 10th Street and North Air Depot Boulevard when the man visited the residence of his ex-girlfriend before exchanging gunfire with another man. Reports say the ex-boyfriend shot and killed the other man. (okcfox.com)
2. 'Happy Holidrones,' a new holiday drone light show, came to Oklahoma City this weekend. The show was produced by Dynamic Skies and used flying drones to create holiday shapes in the sky. Visitors at the Myriad Botanical Gardens had an opportunity to see the choreographed display in action Saturday evening. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is working with lawmakers to change a state law that would allow 18 and 19-year-olds to work in prisons. A spokesperson for the new policy says it would address the current shortage of nearly 500 workers faced by the prison system. The current minimum age to work for the prison system is 20. (U.S. News & World Report)

Today in Oklahoma City:

• Winter Break Camp At Mustang Town Center (7:30 AM)
• December Drop-Ins At Myriad Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM)
• Kid's Holiday Cookie Decorating At Mustang Town Center (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Police Department honored fallen military veterans and police officers at the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial through a partnership with Wreaths Across America. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Thunder closed out its four-game homestand with a rematch against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. (Facebook)
• Vera's Posh Paws is having a donation drive to support the Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma City. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.