News On 6 Tulsa: Tulsa friends turn grief into business, prepare Shark Tank audition as storms sweep Oklahoma
News On 6 Tulsa brings two stark developments: longtime Tulsa friends who built a stain-removal business in honor of a late mother are set to audition for Shark Tank next week, and Oklahoma is bracing for a second round of severe storms and tornado activity that has already claimed lives and caused damage. Both stories matter locally—one for a community success story headed for national exposure, the other for immediate public safety and disruption.
News On 6 Tulsa: From friendship to Mary’s Stain Remover and a Shark Tank audition
Two Tulsa women who met more than a decade ago have become business partners after turning personal loss into a product concept. The partners first met on a blind double date more than 13 years ago, became prayer partners and had babies five days apart. Years later, one partner experienced the unexpected passing of her mother, Mary. That loss inspired the other partner to suggest creating a product in Mary’s memory.
The product, called Mary’s Stain Remover, incorporates a base inspired by a traditional washboard and a soap stick. The concept grew from the quiet, everyday care the late mother showed throughout her life. Development began in early 2024, with the partners working late into the evenings—mixing and testing formulations in a kitchen around 8: 30 or 9: 00 p. m. —and enduring months of trial and error. They describe the process as challenging but rewarding, and they are preparing to take the idea to a larger stage by auditioning for Shark Tank next week.
What’s next for the entrepreneurs is a national audition that could accelerate distribution and visibility if the product resonates with investors. For now, their path highlights grassroots product development, persistent iteration, and a business rooted in friendship and remembrance.
Oklahoma braces for second round of storms; tornado watch and mounting impacts
Severe weather has already struck central and northwestern Oklahoma. Multiple tornadoes touched down Thursday night, causing damage and leaving hundreds of homes temporarily without power. One storm near Fairview is linked to the deaths of a mother and her daughter, who were found in a vehicle near the intersection of a highway and a county road at about 10 p. m. Thursday; authorities describe that crash as appearing tornado-related. Early reports indicated six or seven tornadoes touched ground overnight, and emergency crews were working in affected counties.
A tornado watch has been issued for a broad set of counties until 10: 00 p. m.: Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Garvin, Grady, Hughes, Jefferson, Kay, Lincoln, Logan, Love, McClain, Murray, Noble, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, and Stephens. A Tornado Warning was also issued for Beckham County until 10: 45 p. m. on Thursday as storms moved through. Storm trackers captured a tornado near Bristow on Friday evening around 5: 30 p. m., and crews reported damage concentrated near the Cimarron River in Major County, where about 150 customers were listed without power at one point.
What residents are being urged to do and what comes next
Officials planned to deploy a damage survey crew to investigate whether Thursday night’s storms were confirmed tornadoes; investigators indicated the situation remained under review. Forecasts in the region signaled that storms could intensify on Friday, with millions of people in higher-risk areas stretching from parts of Oklahoma into neighboring states. Authorities and emergency managers urged residents to prepare: have a plan for where to take shelter and keep a weather radio on hand. Observers noted that the pattern producing the storms involved a clash of warm air moving north from the Gulf and colder air behind incoming fronts, which can create conditions for strong tornadoes and very large hail across portions of the Plains and Midwest.
For the Tulsa entrepreneurs, the week presents a contrast: final preparations for a high-profile audition alongside concern for neighbors affected by severe weather. Both threads underscore community resilience—public safety responses and grassroots business persistence—and both remain unfolding stories in the region.
