🌱Free Narcan And Fentanyl Test Strips Available + Drugs Next To Kids

Hello, Tulsa! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Tulsa Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips are now available.
• Woman transporting fentanyl pills next to children in the back seat of her car.
• The Commemoration Fund has chosen the recipients of their funds.

But first, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Tulsa today:

1. In an effort to combat drug overdoses in the area, Family and Children’s Services will be offering free Narcan and fentanyl test strips at the following locations: Women in Recovery (distribution box outside building): 808 S. Peoria Ave. Crisis Care Center (distribution box outside building): 1055 S. Houston Irongate (inside building): 501 W. Archer F&CS Pharmacy (4th floor): 2325 S. Harvard Ave. The test kits can be accessed freely and anonymously. Two kits can be taken by each individual. Narcan is meant to be used "in conjunction with call for help. Experts suggest calling 911 before administering Narcan." (2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)
2. Reportedly pulled over because the children in the back seat of her car were not wearing restraints (seatbelts), a Tulsa woman was charged and arrested when authorities found a large amount of fentanyl pills next to children in the vehicle. According to KOKI Fox 23 Tulsa, "When troopers approached the car, two children were jumping around in the back seat according to the affidavit. The K-9 alerted police to the back of the car, where a white box with fentanyl pills was found. In total, the K-9 officer says several thousand were found. Court documents say there were more than 340 grams found." (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
3. Thirty unique organizations have been chosen by The Commemoration Fund's board members, some of Tulsa’s most influential leaders, as recipients of more than $1 million in funds, to champion in their individual efforts to overcome racial disparities in the community. The Black Wall Street Times reported that, "One of the winners this year included Urban Coders Guild, an organization that teaches computer science skills to students in Historic Greenwood District." Congratulations! (The Black Wall Street Times)

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Today in Tulsa:

• "Becoming Bob Dylan: Photographs by Ted Russell 1961 - 1964". (10:00 AM)
• Woody Guthrie Center® will host “Woody Guthrie: People Are the Song” (10:00 AM)
• Ellen Ochoa Litfest — Union Public Schools (5:00 PM)
• Planning Commission Meeting — City of Broken Arrow (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tulsa Men's Soccer: "Congratulations to these guys who went the extra mile and finished the Spring semester with a 4.0! " (Tulsa Men's Soccer via Instagram)
• Oklahoma City Blue: "Through the lens: Taking Flight 📸✈️" (Oklahoma City Blue via Instagram)
• Tulsa Zoo: "Join us in welcoming our newest tiger with a one-of-a-kind paw print artwork! View the artwork, choose between a 5x7 or an 8x10 print and be sure to comment Raja at checkout. tulsazoo.org/artuntamed" (Tulsa Zoo via Facebook)
• Tulsa Ballet: "The 23/24 Season will be here sooner than you think! Which of our 6 upcoming shows are you most excited to see?" (Tulsa Ballet via Instagram)
• Tulsa SPCA: "We have another Happy Tail for you! "We have renamed Biggs to Oliver. He is doing so well and has such a huge personality!" (Tulsa SPCA via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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