🌱 ODMHSAS Life Saving Vending Machines + Arrest In Deadly Stabbing

Good morning, Tulsa! I'm Sean Peek and I'll be covering for your usual curator, Karena Garrity, for the next couple days. Please keep in mind that your newsletters may be lighter during this time. With that, here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with blazing sunshine. High: 105 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories today in Tulsa:

1. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is installing the first life-saving vending machine in Oklahoma, in partnership with the Tulsa Day Center. The vending machine will provide Fentanyl test strips and Naloxone, aiming to bring life-saving resources to the Tulsa community. ODMHSAS plans to deploy a total of 40 vending machines in high-prevalence overdose areas, making these essential tools easily accessible to the public. Additionally, Oklahomans can also obtain Naloxone and Fentanyl test strips for free through the okimready.org website. (KTUL)
2. A stabbing incident occurred at the splash pad near 41st and Riverside in Tulsa, resulting in the death of a 71-year-old man. Tulsa police responded to the scene and discovered the victim with a stab wound to the torso. Witnesses reported that the suspect, identified as Jeffery Anderson, had been involved in an argument with the victim before the assault. He has been arrested and accused of murder, with the FBI placing a hold on him as he is a tribal member to ensure proper prosecution. (News 2 Oklahoma)
3. Tuned, a digital hearing health company in Tulsa, has launched a pediatric platform to provide hearing care and screening for children aged 13 to 17. The program utilizes advanced hearing technology and knowledge to modernize a testing method that has remained unchanged for nearly 50 years. Tuned emphasizes that children with hearing loss are often neglected, misdiagnosed, and face risks of developmental delays and academic setbacks. It is worth noting that Dr. Jacqueline Scholl, the head of pediatrics at Tuned and founder of SoundWrx Inc., a hearing care-focused not-for-profit organization based in Tulsa, has been actively involved in advocating for policy changes and delivering hearing healthcare services to children in Oklahoma. (KTUL)

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Today in and around Tulsa:

Thursday, June 29

• That's So Trivia At Hardesty Regional Library (6:00 PM)
• Salmon And Chocolate Festival Kickoff Dinner At Polo Grill (6:22 PM)
• Family Swim At Nienhuis Aquatic Facility, Broken Arrow (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Tulsa International Airport is now offering non-stop flights to and from New Orleans, LA with Breeze Airways! You can find tickets here. (Tulsa International Airport via Facebook)
• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Tulsa is hiring! You can learn more about the open Civil Engineer position here and the last day to apply is Jul. 3. (Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via Facebook)
• Calling all cyclists and leisure bike riders: join the New Haven United Methodist Church for a Fourth Of July Bike Parade! The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. (AARP Tulsa)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.