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Woman Charged With Child Neglect + 'The Heights' Neighborhood

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Up and at 'em, Tulsa! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, September 10 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Tulsa.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Tulsa:

  1. A Tulsa woman is to appear in court after her 12-year-old daughter has given birth. Tulsa Police say the woman allegedly enabled a sexual relationship between a man and her daughter. The mother has been arrested and charged with child neglect and enabling child sex abuse. (KTUL)
  2. A historic Tulsa neighborhood votes to change its name. The neighborhood will now be called "The Heights" in order to erase the name of one of Tulsa's founding fathers, who joined the Klu Klux Klan as a young man. The vote passed with a wide margin. (Tulsa World)
  3. A local Afghan refugee is providing support to other refugees in Tulsa by helping them find employment and connecting them to social and health services. (kjrh.com)
  4. Tulsa firefighters practice rescue training at Gathering Place to be prepared if someone should get stuck in the park's extensive playgrounds. (KOKI FOX 23)
  5. A Tulsa parent is concerned masks at school are hindering the behavioral development of her child. (KTUL)

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Today in Tulsa:

  • Ballet of Puerto Rico - Hollan Hall Upper School (9:00 AM)
  • The Tabernacle Experience - The Park Church of Christ (11:00 AM)
  • Hues for Hope - Station 13 (6:00 PM)
  • A Life of Service, Sacrifice, and Civic Engagement: 9/11 - Online/Virtual (6:30 PM)
  • Shelby Eicher & The Tulsa Playboys Concert - 108 Contemporary (7:00 PM)

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