Good morning, Tulsa.

Local Blue Star Mothers, a group of Green Country moms, pack care packages for troops today in Tulsa and support families with children serving far from home.

The Tulsa Police Department announced that longtime officer Derrick Alexander passed away of natural causes yesterday morning; he (33 years served) earned several awards for his work with local youth and details for a memorial service will be shared soon.

Mitzi Stone started the Adopt-A-Dad initiative after losing her dad to honor father figures at an elder care facility this Father’s Day.

Her program now gives gift bags (with teddy bears, toiletries, and treats) to residents and is growing each year to reach 400 men.

Adopt-A-Dad celebrates Father's Day by delivering gift bags with candy, toiletries and teddy bears to elder residents in Tulsa.

The program grew from 100 to 400 recipients as community members honor father figures with renewed joy.

BancFirst has announced plans to acquire Tulsa-based SpiritBank (pending regulatory approval) to add nearly $940 million in assets and expand its local presence; the bank will keep its name until the merger completes later this year.

Crews are restoring Holy Family Cathedral, a historic landmark (standing for over a century) in downtown Tulsa.

The project is underway today to preserve its unique features for future generations.

Tulsa City-County Library announced free Route 66 Centennial Programs that include a youth STEM workshop on Tuesday, June 23 from 2 to 3 at Schusterman-Benson Library and historical with culinary tours on Saturday, July 18 at Central Library and Schusterman-Benson Library.

All events are open to the public.

Sand Springs Public Schools is investigating AI-generated images depicting administrators after a student sent them Tuesday evening; all student email accounts have been disabled while the district and police review the incident.

After more than 300 educators gathered in Tulsa on Wednesday for the second annual Oklahoma AI Education Symposium, local school districts and higher education leaders unveiled pilot programs to safely deploy AI tools in classrooms—aiming to build an aligned statewide strategy for responsible AI use in the upcoming school year.

Oklahoma Complete Health & Northside Neighbors will invest up to $300,000 over the next three years to expand maternal, infant, behavioral, and chronic disease services in North Tulsa.

The partnership aims to boost locally led efforts that increase access to care for families.

FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match

FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.

Dancing Queen Night

6-9 p.m. — Tulsa Botanic Garden — $50 for ticket, $125 for 3-night pass — Enjoy ABBA tunes and a night of dancing with a refreshing drink in a beautiful garden setting.

Rachel Scanlon Stand-Up Comedy

3-6 p.m. — Tulsa's Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with acclaimed comedian Rachel Scanlon, known for her lively performances and engaging storytelling.

Oklahoma Reptile Show

10 AM - 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa - Warren Place — VIP & General Admission Tickets available — Explore thousands of reptiles and supplies while engaging with local breeders.

An Evening With David Sedaris

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Magic City Books — $30 for in-store talk and book — Celebrate the release of David Sedaris' new book with a talk and live Q&A.

Parker Millsap Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets from $58 — Experience the can't-miss live performance of Parker Millsap in Tulsa.

David Lewis Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mesmerizing vocals of David Lewis in an intimate setting.

The Notebook Musical

8-11 p.m. — Tulsa Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the timeless love story of Allie and Noah come to life on stage.

She Hates Me Not Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — The Vanguard — Tickets available — Experience the raw, in-your-face sound of She Hates Me Not as they rock Tulsa.

Michael Glatzmaier Musical Improv Comedy Show

4-11 PM — Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of spontaneous musical improv comedy based on audience suggestions.

Tulsa Drillers vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

All day — ONEOK Field — Tickets required — Experience thrilling baseball action as the Tulsa Drillers clash with the Corpus Christi Hooks over six exciting days.