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Lawton Has Talent debuts Saturday with 21 finalists

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The first “Lawton Has Talent” show is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at McMahon Memorial Auditorium, with 21 finalists scheduled to perform. Evelyn Fullerton, chair of the Lawton Has Talent committee, and Robert De Shade Workman, the committee’s marketing chair, discussed the event Wednesday morning with anchor Dan Threlkeld. Watch the full interview above.

Lawton, OK · 3d
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Walmart opening 3 new stores in these 3 states in November

Walmart's expansion continues this November, as the massive big-box retailer opens three locations in three U.S. states. Walmart told USA TODAY on Oct. 30 that the new stores will be in Oklahoma, North Carolina and Tennessee. A Calabash, North Carolina location will open Nov. 4, according to the Wilmington Star-News, part of the USA TODAY Network. The opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, product sampling, giveaways and guest appearances from “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White and country music star Niko Moon. Walmart has more than 10,900 stores and multiple e-commerce websites in 19 countries, the company said. Walmart announced plans in 2024 to open or convert 150 new locations. In April, the retailer said it planned to have 20 new store grand openings in 2026 and early 2027. The company also said it would remodel more than 650 Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets. USA TODAY contacted Walmart on Nov. 3 for details on how many locations have opened so far this year, and how many openings are planned for 2027. The company declined to answer. Other openings this year included Walmart Supercenter locations in Apollo Beach, Jacksonville and The Villages, Florida, and Eastvale, California. The company also opened a

Calabash, NC · 3d

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Plan Your December Now, Because These 6 Oklahoma Christmas Light Parks Turn Whole Drives Into Glowing Tunnels

Some of the best December nights in Oklahoma start with a full tank of gas, a thermos of cocoa, and no real plan beyond following the glow. You roll past a plain park entrance, and suddenly the whole road lights up around you like the inside of a snow globe.

Oklahoma · 4d
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Oklahoma Humane Society breaks ground on $40 million campus

The Oklahoma Humane Society (OK Humane) broke ground Thursday, Nov. 5, on a new $40 million humane campus designed to expand animal welfare services throughout Oklahoma. Located at 4001 SW 15th St., the 53,000-square-foot facility will bring the organization’s adoption center, spay and neuter clinic, and animal care operations together under one roof for the first time.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d
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Oklahoma Duck Season Just Around the Bend

Goose seasons open Nov. 7 statewide, while duck hunters in Zones 1 and 2 will start their regular duck season Nov. 14 (with a youth, veteran and active military waterfowl day slated for Nov. 7). Panhandle duck hunters have been able to hit the blind since mid-October. All that to say that waterfowl seasons are upon the Sooner State.

Oklahoma · 2d

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This Oklahoma Country Store Grills Giant Longhorn Burgers And Makes A Perfect Fall Road Trip Stop

The burger here is seven inches across, with a half-pound patty of grass-fed Longhorn beef raised in the same county. Your hands will need a game plan before the first bite. The building is the last one standing from a 1901 gold rush town. In 1985, a seismograph went in to track a nearby fault line, so lunch comes with its own earthquake monitor.

Comanche County, OK · 7d

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Barbecue Bologna Gets Smoked Low At These 6 Oklahoma Joints

I used to think bologna belonged in a brown paper lunch sack, folded between two slices of white bread. Then a small barbecue counter in Oklahoma handed me a thick, pink slice with a dark, crackly edge, and I quietly rethought my whole life. Locals sometimes call it Oklahoma prime...

Oklahoma · 4d

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Flies, dusty fans, personal items in WF restaurant inspections

The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Here are scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and school, daycare and church establishments inspected Oct. 18-30. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Retail food establishments Perfect scores Black Sheep Bar , 2611 Plaza Parkway Dairy Queen , 3112 Kemp Blvd. Fox Hill Restaurant , 800 Kemp Blvd. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill , 4301 Kemp Blvd. Healthy's Downtown No. 2, 900 Eighth St. IHOP, 1004 Broad St. Kay Yeager Coliseum , 1000 Fifth St. Kay Yeager Coliseum Stands 1-4, 1000 Fifth St. Los Abuelos , 3004 Spur 325 Luigi's Italian Pizza , 3600 Sheppard Access Road Multi-Purpose Events Center Exhibit Hall , 1000 Fifth St. MPEC Exhibit Hall Concession Stands A and B

Wichita Falls, TX · 5d

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Why You Should Never Speak This Name in the Oklahoma Woods

Oklahoma is famous for its sweeping plains and autumn foliage at places like Greenleaf State Park—but after sundown, the state's dense, dark forests hold a very different vibe. Ever wondered why a simple owl's hoot can send an immediate shiver down your spine in the wilderness? It isn't just nocturnal wildlife—it comes down to one of the most unsettling legends in the Sooner State.

Oklahoma · 5d

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7 Things to Know About Harps, the Employee-Owned Arkansas Grocer

Harps has been part of grocery runs around Arkansas for generations. Lots of shoppers know the store, but fewer know who owns it or how it got so big. Here’s what to know about the hometown grocer and how it grew. 1. 10Box Cost Plus Stores. Harps runs a...

Arkansas · 15d

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Oklahoma quail numbers fall 51% ahead of hunting season

OKLAHOMA (KOAM) - Oklahoma’s quail numbers fell sharply this year as extreme heat and drought took a toll, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s annual survey.

Oklahoma · 4d

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Oklahoma plant expert shares tips for preparing houseplants for winter

OKLAHOMA CITY - As temperatures begin to drop across Oklahoma, plant owners should start preparing their outdoor plants for the transition indoors to protect them from cold weather and pests. Christina Carter with the Plant People Shop in Oklahoma City says bringing plants inside takes more than finding a sunny...

Oklahoma City, OK · 5d

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Snag a Hand-Thrown Bowl at Oklahoma’s Kiln-Fresh Pottery Sale Every Winter

I walked into a chilly Oklahoma studio expecting a few dusty shelves and walked out cradling a bowl still faintly warm from the kiln. Winter pottery sales across the state are easy to miss, tucked into college art buildings, rural studios, and small-town galleries. Yet they offer something rare: a...

Oklahoma · 5d

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Lookout Mountain Trail: An Oklahoma Hiking Adventure

Hi there! Today I want to talk about the Lookout Mountain Trail. Oklahoma offers plenty of beautiful places for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure. From rugged mountains to peaceful lakes, the Sooner State has something special. However, some hiking destinations deserve extra attention from curious explorers. Lookout Mountain Trail offers an opportunity to experience Oklahoma’s natural beauty firsthand.

Oklahoma · 4d

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Two New Movies for the Price of One Still Light Up This Oklahoma Drive-In Every Weekend

I almost drove right past it, a big pale screen standing in an open Oklahoma field like a giant waiting for the sun to set. Then I smelled popcorn and burgers drifting across the highway, and my stomach made the decision for me. What looked like a simple roadside lot...

Ninnekah, OK · 3d

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Oklahoma’s Owner-Run Catfish Spot Near Grand Lake Serves All-You-Can-Eat Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies

Some of the best meals in Oklahoma hide behind plain walls on quiet country highways. You pull in hungry, expecting a quick bite, and leave already planning your next trip back. That is exactly what happens at a little catfish house tucked into the hills of northeast Oklahoma, where the...

Eucha, OK · 8d

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These 8 Oklahoma Butcher Shops Sell Better Meat for Less Than the Grocery Store

The first time I walked into a small Oklahoma butcher shop, I expected to pay more and leave with less. Instead, I left with thick steaks, fresh sausage, and a receipt that made me laugh at my old grocery store habit. Local meat counters across Oklahoma are quietly beating the...

Oklahoma · 6d

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Oklahoma sweepstakes ban takes effect November 1, putting suppliers and affiliates at felony risk

Oklahoma's SB 1589 makes running or supporting a dual-currency sweepstakes casino a Class C2 felony from November 1, after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto. Its reach into payment, geolocation and affiliate businesses raises the legal stakes for the whole sweepstakes supply chain. Oklahoma’s sweepstakes casino ban starts on November 1,...

Oklahoma · 7d

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Head of In-N-Out burger chain addresses expansion to 3 more states

CEO Lynsi Snyder named Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma as possible future In-N-Out Burger states while stressing the chain's cautious approach to growth.

Mississippi · 6d