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🌱 Jenks DB Kailib Dillard joins Florida’s loaded 2027 recruiting class

Jenks, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Jenks! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Jenks DB Kailib Dillard joins Florida’s loaded 2027 recruiting class
  • Which Jenks neighborhoods are spotlighted in this year’s Parade of Homes?

Also on today's calendar: A Romantic Row and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Variable clouds; not as hot, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida football recruiting update: Gators still rounding out 2027 class (palmbeachpost.com) — Jenks football fans will want to know that defensive back Kailib Dillard from Jenks High School has committed to play for the University of Florida as part of its highly ranked 2027 recruiting class. The story mainly details Florida’s nationwide haul of prospects, but it spotlights Dillard’s size, position, recruiting ranking, and the major programs he chose Florida over.
   

• The 2026 Parade of Homes! (tulsatoday.com) — Jenks residents can tour new homes and neighborhoods during the Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes, with special Twilight Tours in Pine Ridge and The Reserve at Southern Woods on June 15 and 18. The free event runs June 13–22 across 10 area cities, showcasing over 100 new builds, design trends, and smart-home features from more than 40 local builders.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost cat from Yorktown.
    Please contact Jen at 402-943-9500. There kids are heart broken. Thank you!!! (Nextdoor Wakefield Glenn)
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Tulsa Premium in Jenks. Apply here.
  • Essilor of America, Inc. posted a job opening for Oakley Assistant Manager in Jenks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jenks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glenpool

  • Covington Holding ASCS Title Fight Within Reach Entering Summer Stretch (speedwaydigest.com)

Bixby

  • Bixby leaders move to fill key City Hall posts as residents question who decides the vote (fox23.com)
  • Specialized Techniques Streamline Hail Dent Repair in Bixby, OK (wpgxfox28.com)
  • Headlines: Primary elections, Edmond data centers & remembering Coach Bob Simmons (kosu.org)

Tulsa

  • Nashville artist Jim Lauderale is coming to Tulsa a part of an acoustic music series (ktul.com)

Ok Jenks! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jenks

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jenks

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.