B. A. Rose Festival, September 11–13

By Staff Report

Broken Arrow, OK — Since 2014, the Broken Arrow Rose Festival has grown into one of the city’s signature, family-friendly events. The 2026 festival will once again fill the Rose District with flowers, art, music, vendors, and kid-friendly activities—followed by the popular Rose Kites Over Broken Arrow event on Sunday at the Broken Arrow Events Park.

Festival At-a-Glance
● What: Broken Arrow Rose Festival (free, family-friendly)
● When: Friday (5 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.)- Saturday (9 a.m.-6 p.m.), Sept. 19-20, 2026 (Rose District) Sunday, Sept. 21, 2026 — Rose Kites Over Broken Arrow (10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.)
● Where: — Rose District (Main St., Broken Arrow) Friday & Saturday — Events Park (21101 E, 101st St. S., Broken Arrow) Sunday

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Penrhyn Port Project Signed

By David Arnett

Contrary to assertions by critics, the United States Foreign Policy under the Trump Administration has reached levels of international cooperation unseen since the 1940s. To that point, the following text statement was released August 31 by the Governments of the United States of America, Cook Islands, and New Zealand on the announcement of the Penrhyn Port Project.

The United States, Cook Islands, and New Zealand will partner to deliver a major port upgrade on the island of Penrhyn in the northern Cook Islands
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Walmart Illegal Opioid Prescriptions

By Staff Report

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department, together with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Friday August 28, announced a $50 million settlement with Walmart Inc. (Walmart) to resolve allegations that Walmart pharmacies illegally filled thousands of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).      

“Today’s settlement proves this Department is committed to putting Americans’ flourishing first,” said Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward. “Congress enacted laws to promote responsibility and accountability for companies who dispense controlled substances to protect Americans. This Department will never shy away from vigorously enforcing pharmacies’ obligations to comply with those protections, ensuring that potential profits never justify aiding our Nation’s opioid epidemic.

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Justice Rebukes OK AG Drummond

By David Arnett

Friday, the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a statement of interest in a disingenuous lawsuit brought by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and expressed Federal support for the construction of a primary aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma.

ENRD’s filing concerns a case where the Oklahoma AG has sued Century Aluminum Company and Aluminum Oklahoma, alleging environmental violations under state nuisance laws. Plaintiff’s allegations concern the federal Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which require environmental permits for the construction and operation of the primary aluminum smelter.

Instead of allowing review of these environmental permits in the first instances, the Oklahoma Attorney General seeks to enjoin construction through this premature lawsuit, threatening vital materials critical to our nation’s defense.

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