🌱 Survivor Celebrates 101st Birthday + Girl Scout Cookie Season

Hello, people of Tulsa! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Tulsa Daily.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 58 Low: 36.

Here are the top 3 stories in Tulsa today:

1. A survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre celebrated his 101st birthday on Tuesday. Hughes Vann Ellis, who spent the day with his family, is one of three remaining survivors of the 1921 massacre in Tulsa's Greenwood District that left an estimated 300 people dead. The survivors are currently waiting on a decision from District Judge Caroline Walls in the Public Nuisance and Abatement case for the people believed to still be affected by the tragedy. (kjrh.com)
2. Three "Mean Girls" cast members were flown in from Broadway on Saturday to perform at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center after producers had to cancel the show's final two scheduled performances. A total of four of the eight performances scheduled for the PAC were ultimately canceled due to breakthrough COVID cases in the cast. The PAC is now preparing for the arrival of "The Sound of Music" this weekend, and organizers say the cast and crew are undergoing daily testing. (News On 6)
3. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma announced that they will start selling their famous cookies in the Tulsa area soon. A new brownie-inspired cookie, “Adventurefuls,” will be added to the lineup this season. Cookie sales will begin online on Jan. 22, and shoppers can expect booths to begin popping up at area stores on Feb. 11. (KTUL)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Open Mic Comedy Night At The Starlite (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and The University of Tulsa announced a partnership that will help to strengthen the university's music program through masterclasses, performances, and other activities. (Facebook)
• Need a coat? Visit the Trav's Coats for Kids Distribution Centers at First Baptist Tulsa or First Baptist Church Caring Center South before Saturday, Jan. 15. (Facebook)
• The first phase of the roadway closure of 121st Street and Mingo Road begins today, Jan. 12. The south leg of the intersection will be closed during this phase. Traffic is requested to detour to Memorial or Garnett. (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.