🌱 How a former NEO standout’s Miami roots shaped her D-I comeback

Morning Miami! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a former NEO standout’s Miami roots shaped her D-I comeback
• Driving from Tulsa toward Miami? See which I-44 bridges are closed

Also on today's calendar: City Council Regular Meeting.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 58 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 42.
• Saturday: Windy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Backstory: Néné Sow (247sports.com) — A former Northeastern Oklahoma A&M player who once called Miami home on her basketball journey is now thriving as a key post for Oregon State. The story traces Néné Sow’s path from Belgium to junior college in Miami, then to Utah and finally Corvallis, highlighting how she battled injuries, regained confidence, and is emerging as a dominant force this season.
   

• Over-height truck damages bridges above Will Rogers Turnpike (okenergytoday.com) — Drivers heading between Tulsa and Miami should know an over-height truck damaged six county bridges above I-44 on the Will Rogers Turnpike, closing four of them for inspections and repairs. While the turnpike itself remains open, officials warn of short rolling closures and ongoing detours on affected county roads as engineers assess structural safety.
   

📸 Around Miami

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Endless Highway: Coleman Theater
  Coleman Theater, 103 N Main St, Miami
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 23

• City Council Regular Meeting
  Miami Civic Center , 129 5th Ave NW , Miami
  5:30 pm
• Miami Special Utility Authority (MSUA) Regular Meeting
  Miami, OK Calendar , 129 5th Ave. NW , Miami
  5:30 pm

📣 Miami Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Kindergarten Music Practice
  Fairland Es Fairland, OK 74343
  8:00 am
• FES Christmas Program
  Fairland Es Fairland, OK 74343
  1:30 pm
• HS Basketball at Copan
  Quapaw Hs Quapaw, OK 74363
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Stu Co Fundraiser - Movie, Hot Coco, Cookies
  Fairland Es Fairland, OK 74343
• End of Quarter 2 = 42 Days, 86 Semester
  Fairland Es Fairland, OK 74343
• House Winner Reward Field Trip (AM)
  Fairland Es Fairland, OK 74343
• Christmas Parties
  Fairland Es Fairland, OK 74343
• I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas - PJ Day!
  Fairland Es Fairland, OK 74343
• CHS BASKETBALL vs. FAIRLAND
  Commerce High School , 420 D St , Commerce
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Miami. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Owasso

• On Her Mind: Owasso widow shares hope for others through published book (fox23.com)
• What's happening to the trees at Centennial Park? 2 News gets the details (kjrh.com)
• Sperry Police announce arrest of two men accused of stealing bronze statue worth more than $13K (fox23.com)

Tahlequah

• Stone Gardens: The final Cherokee tribe member who spoke only the vative tongue died at the age of 82 in Tahlequah (todayinfortsmith.com)

Ok Miami! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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