AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOklahoma Travel Spotlight: A new downtown Muskogee mural is set to cover the back of Ruth Kelly Studio, chosen by Coca-Cola as the only Oklahoma community getting a commemorative piece for America’s 250th birthday—expected to feature local landmarks like the Roxy Theater sign and USS Batfish, with organizers hoping it drives more foot traffic and photos. Road Trip & Family Fun: A roundup of 1980s roadside attractions highlights why families stopped for the “giant fiberglass man” style detours—plus classic picks like Gatorland, where kids could get close to alligators. Local Community Giving: Tulsa’s “Miles of Kindness” trailer is hitting Route 66 to boost blood donations amid a nationwide shortage, aiming for 2,500 units in 12 days. Travel Safety/Delays: The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is narrowing I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike to one lane each direction near US-60 in Vinita after an illegally over-height truck struck a bridge; expect delays until inspections are complete. Weather Watch: Sunday brings cooler temps with morning rain and storm chances, then a drier evening. Historic Human Story: Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient living on an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma—an end to a rare chapter of medical history. Gas Prices: GasBuddy reports Murray County’s lowest regular price at $3.23 for the week ending July 4.
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