Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Tulsa chef Brandi Faulkner is launching Salt Hospitality Group to train individuals aging out of foster care, re-entering society after incarceration, or recovering from substance abuse.
The nonprofit aims to break generational cycles and offer a second chance through food + community support, with board meetings set soon.
Bulk Buy Pals is a new program that helps local groups save money by ordering household supplies together.
The service, led by founder Marvina Larry, lets community members order online and pick up right-sized bundles at local sites — including at Vernon AME Church.
💼 Business
Manna Air Delivery launched its first commercial air delivery service in Tulsa on Wednesday using aircraft to deliver food and essentials for local restaurants within a two-mile radius of its Cherry Street base.
Customers can track orders on the app plus Manna plans to expand service as operations ramp up.
Peppers Grill and Cantina at Utica Square will close on August 29 after 48 years of service, and loyal customers and staff say they will miss its consistent quality.
Owner Rik Helmerich cited tough business conditions (and Northwood affirmed support for the center’s evolving plans) as reasons for the closure.
🎓 Education
Union Public Schools welcomed students back today with a focus on early literacy, career pathways, and controlled technology use as the district expands vocational labs, boosts aerospace and medical programs, and tightens cell phone policies.
It is also recruiting bus drivers and planning a bond proposal for safety upgrades.
🌲 Environment
Inola rancher Carl Day collected samples in May near a Kentucky smelter to test if a proposed $4 billion aluminum project could harm his 3,000 cattle on grazing lands.
State Rep. Tom Gann calls for public study as state and federal reviews of the permit and legal challenge proceed.
An Inola rancher collected grass and soil samples in Kentucky in May (using distances matching his properties) to test for fluoride amid concerns over a proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter near Inola.
Lawmakers and state regulators are reviewing permit details and controls to assess the impact on grazing.
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