State briefs: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
State briefs: Tuesday, November 27, 2007

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Published: November 27, 2007

Pregnant woman missing

The car of a missing pregnant woman who needs daily medication was found in a park and law officers are trying to locate the woman, authorities said Monday.

The family of Lauren Barnes, 20, reported her missing Friday night when she failed to meet friends about 7:15 p.m., Bethany police Sgt. Sharon Cadle said.

Barnes is five months pregnant and takes medication related to her pregnancy, Cadle said.

Barnes did not show up for work Monday morning at an Oklahoma City apartment complex, where she works as a housekeeper, Cadle said.

Police found Barnes' locked car parked at Eldon Lyon Park, 7500 NW 36, about 1 p.m. Sunday.

Barnes' father, Jeff Barnes, said he suspects foul play.

Anyone with information can call Bethany police at 789-2323.

Officials urge timely mailings

Last-minute shopping may be a bad idea if you plan to send Christmas gifts via the U.S. Postal Service.

Like retail stores, the Postal Service gets hit with a holiday rush.

Postal officials suggest the following deadlines to ensure packages arrive for Christmas:

Dec. 4: Mail going to troops stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Dec. 11: Mail to troops stationed in other overseas locations.

Dec. 15: Domestic packages sent via the normal postal rates.

Dec. 20: Domestic first-class packages.

Dec. 22: Domestic express mail packages.

Army-Navy party planned

Oklahomans on both sides of a legendary college football rivalry will come together this weekend for a watch party in Oklahoma City.

Alumni and families of students at the U.S. Military Academy and the Naval Academy will host a watch party beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at Buffalo Wild Wings, 4130 Northwest Expressway.

The alumni and parents clubs from both academies are jointly hosting the party.

Army and Navy veterans also are invited to attend.

Also ...

•LOTTERY DEADLINE: The deadline is approaching for two big Powerball winners to come forward to the Oklahoma Lottery headquarters in Oklahoma City and claim their prize from the June 27 drawing. One Powerball ticket purchased at the Kum & Go store in Bartlesville is worth $200,000, while another $10,000 ticket was purchased at a Kum & Go in south Tulsa. The deadline to claim these prizes is Dec. 24.

•SCHOOL FIRE: Tulsa firefighters say an air conditioner that caught fire outside east Tulsa's Newcome International school caused only minor damage to the building.

From Staff and Wire Reports