🌱 OCPD Seeks Public's Help + 8 Selected For Women’s Hall Of Fame

Good morning, neighbors! Helen Eckhard here with a fresh Oklahoma City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, breezy and warmer. High: 56 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. The Oklahoma City Police Department is asking for the public's help finding someone believed to be connected to a Jan. 3 homicide at Dollar General on Spencer Jones Road. Officials have already identified two other people from the incident but need to identify a third suspect. (KTUL)
2. The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women has chosen eight women to be honored for their achievements by being inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Apr. 29 at the Omni Hotel and Resort in downtown Oklahoma City. All eight women were nominated because they have made enduring contributions to the state of Oklahoma. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
3. On Tuesday, Mar. 22, a new state-of-the-art gallery opened on the ground floor of the state capitol. The gallery is part of the capitol renovation project. More than 4,000 square feet of exhibit space is now open at the capitol, giving the public a chance to see some of the best Oklahoma Capitol history. (News On 6)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Biz Development Team Meeting - Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (9:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting for Physical Therapy Central - The Village (12:00 PM)
• Reach Customers Online - Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (2:00 PM)
• Navigating Global Trade: Part 1 - Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Fire Department has sent a big thank you to the Oklahoma City Police Department for helping them evacuate residents who were in danger from recent wildfires. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is asking for the public's help to be represented in TravelAwaits for Favorite U.S. Zoo. Nominations are being accepted through Sunday, March 27th and you can vote once per day, every day. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Police Athletic League is in need of volunteer coaches for both boys and girls for our PAL Soccer Season that starts Apr. 2. If these schools don't have volunteer coaches by this Friday, Mar. 25 they will not be able to participate. (Facebook)

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— 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.