🌱 BB Gun Found On School Bus + 27 Accidents Friday Morning

Good morning, Tulsa! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, March 12 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 49 Low: 39.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

1. Police say a BB gun was discovered on a school bus carrying Tulsa Honors Academy students on Thursday. The bus was reportedly driving past Peary Elementary School when a student on board alerted the bus driver to the presence of the weapon, prompting the driver to call police. Officers say no one was hurt but have not yet determined whether the BB gun was brought onto the bus by a student or left behind by someone else. (News On 6)
2. Tulsa officials say EMSA responded to a total of 27 accidents between midnight and 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning. The accidents were caused by the influx of winter weather, which prompted City of Tulsa crews to continue clearing and treating roadways through 12-hour shifts on Friday. Spokesperson Tim McCorkill says the short layer of snow may have given some people a false sense of security and urged drivers to continue exercising caution. (News On 6)
3. A series featuring Sylvester Stallone is looking for extras from the Tulsa area. Men and women of all ages and ethnicities are needed for a variety of roles in the "Tulsa King" series, which will air on Paramount Plus. Filming will take place from Mar. 29-31 in Tulsa. (KTUL)

Today in Tulsa:

• Ribbon Cutting At Nana Rose's Italian Bakery (11:00 AM)
• ShamRock The Rose At Rose District Plaza (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The captivating story of Odette, a maiden turned into a swan, is more enchanting than ever! See "Swan Lake," presented by Tulsa Ballet, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center from Mar. 24-27. (Facebook)
• Substitute teachers play a critical role in supporting Tulsa Public Schools' educators and students. If you have a high school diploma, some college credit hours, or a college degree, you might be eligible to join the substitute teacher team. (Facebook)
• The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra is one of the 21 Oklahoma organizations nominated as finalists for the Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards on Apr. 9! (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.