🌱 Tulsa Teams Help In Missing Persons Search + Local TV Show Shoot

Good morning, Tulsa! Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 50

Here are the top three stories in Tulsa today:

1. The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office has joined the search for two missing persons who disappeared out of Turley in October 2021. Dwayne Selby, 59, and Selby's 80-year-old mother Glenda "Cookie" Parton reportedly disappeared after the murder of Jack Grimes, 76. A cadaver dog search on Thursday yielded "no significant leads," according to officials, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward. (2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)
2. A best-selling author's series will be adapted into a TV show shot in Tulsa. Casting is ongoing and filming will begin in early May. The series, "A Thousand Tomorrows," follows a bull rider named Cody Gunner. Click the link to learn more. (Tulsa World)
3. A record number of local families are seeking support from Emergency Infant Services, according to representatives. They say that the rising cost of childcare necessities, such as baby formula and diapers, have driven parents to seek help. Anyone willing to donate to the center is encouraged to do so, click the link to find out how. (News On 6)

Today in Tulsa:

• Peak Bloom Season at Tulsa Botanic Garden (10:00 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Drillers lived up to their name on Wednesday night. They shared a photo of the first home run of the season, which drove them to victory in Wednesday's matchup. (Instagram)
• Tulsa Zoo shared a video of Tahan the Tiger playing with a cardboard box and paper bags. He's really just a big kitten at heart. Check it out at the link! (Facebook)
• Tulsa Farmers’ Market shared a photo of delicious, fresh veggies on sale at the market. All who are interested are encouraged to visit on Saturday. (Instagram)

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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.