🌱 Suspect Caught With 5 Pounds Of Meth + Philadelphia Orchestra

Hello, people of Oklahoma City! Helen Eckhard here with a fresh copy of the Oklahoma City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 43.

Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. A Lyft passenger was allegedly discovered with more than five pounds of meth during a traffic stop on Monday. 53-year-old Michelle Renee Kelley was charged in Cleveland County District Court on Tuesday with aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs. Kelley is currently being held in custody at the Cleveland County jail in lieu of a $40,000 bond. (Norman Transcript)
2. Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that happened Friday morning near 1301 Southwest 44th Street. Officers say a woman was driving southbound when she was hit by a white truck with a blue sticker, which then fled the scene. The two-vehicle accident is still being investigated, and more details will be available as the story develops. (KOKH FOX25)
3. The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the nation's most prestigious orchestras, will perform on Mar. 10 at the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The program will be led by Principal Guest Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann and will feature works from various composers including Missy Mazzoli, Max Bruch, and Franz Schubert. The concert is part of the orchestra's first tour since 2019 and marks its debut in the region. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Oklahoma City:

• Common Grounds Coffee Festival At Cleveland County Fairground (9:00 AM)
• Museum OKademy Volunteer Training At Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (9:00 AM)
• Historical Travel Bag Workshop At Oklahoma Historical Society (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The First Americans Museum is hosting First Thunder Fest, a free, family-friendly event that will explore the nexus of First American knowledge and environmental sciences through stories and songs, hands-on activities, and demonstrations. Join the fun today, March 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.(Facebook)
• Oklahoma City University wrestler Destiny Lyng was named the Sooner Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Year! Destiny, a senior, also earned the 143-pound title last weekend and led her team to a third-place finish in the SAC Championships. (Facebook)
• Spring break is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to visit the Oklahoma City University campus! The university will remain open during spring break, so schedule your campus visit right away. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.