🌱 Starbucks Evacuated + Child Who Survived COVID, MIS-C Awarded

Happy Tuesday, people of Tulsa! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 44.

Here are the top 3 stories in Tulsa today:

1. A Starbucks in south Tulsa was evacuated after electrical arcing on nearby power lines sparked a fire. Tulsa Fire Department crews responded to the coffee shop across from the Woodland Hills Mall on Sunday evening to help clear the building. Power to seven nearby businesses was cut as crews addressed the incident, which a representative for the Public Service of Oklahoma says was caused by a failed jumper. (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
2. A boy from Tulsa was named the 2022 Children's Miracle Network Champion on Sunday after surviving a rare post-COVID-19 syndrome. The condition, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), includes a broad collection of symptoms that can impact every vital organ in a child's body. Finn Fouch, who was recognized with the award, was one of the first MIS-C cases in Tulsa. (News On 6)
3. A singer from Tulsa advanced to the next round of "American Idol" during Sunday's episode. Emily Faith wowed the judges of the reality singing competition with her rendition of "Good Hearted Woman." Judge Luke Bryan applauded Faith, who is also the reigning Miss Tulsa, for her "really authentic country voice." (Tulsa World)

Today in Tulsa:

• Lunch And Learn With Tulsa Master Gardeners At Tulsa City-County Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Performing Arts Center issued an updated mask policy on Monday. Presenters will now be allowed to decide whether or not they will be requiring masks for their individual events. (Facebook)
• Tulsa Public Schools is hiring for Campus Police, custodial, grounds, and maintenance positions throughout the district. Stop by the career fair on Wednesday, Mar. 23, and Thursday, Mar. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Maintenance Facilities Building. (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.