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Marietta students selected for All-District Honor Choirs
On Tuesday, September 22, the Marietta Indian Choirs, under the direction of Courteney Starsick-Anderson traveled to Durant with 28 students – seven from junior high and 21 high school students – to audition for the Southeast Region All-District Honor Choirs. Of those students, 20 earned a place in honor choirs.
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Dig Into Endless Crispy Catfish and Hushpuppies at This Off-the-Map Oklahoma Fish Feast
Somewhere in southern Oklahoma, tucked along a stretch of road most people drive right past, sits a spot that regulars treat like a well-kept secret. You pull into the parking lot half-expecting nothing special, and then the smell hits you first. Hot oil, seasoned fish, something warm and golden coming...
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Cancer Care Connection, Main Street Duncan to host poker run on Saturday
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Cancer Care Connection and Main Street Duncan will host a community poker run on Saturday, Sept. 26. The family-friendly event will feature five different stops with representatives sharing information, including cancer-awareness resources. During the event, participants will also learn about early detection, cancer screenings, healthy...
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At Arbuckle Wilderness in Davis, Oklahoma You Drive Right Up and Bottle-Feed a Baby Kangaroo from Your Car
Somewhere in Oklahoma, tucked between rolling hills and a stretch of open highway, there is a place that will make you feel like a kid again the moment you roll down your car window. Most people stumble across it on a road trip and walk away with zebra slobber on their door and a grin they cannot explain.
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This Tiny Calera Country Market Bakes Butter Bread So Good People Drive Hours for a Sandwich
Somewhere along a quiet stretch of Oklahoma highway, tucked behind a modest exterior that gives almost nothing away, sits a little market that has earned a fierce and loyal following from people across state lines. Regulars plan entire road trips around it. First-timers walk in expecting a quick stop and...
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Big Flavors at Tastees Burgers & Fries in Duncan, OK! | The Only In OK Show
We listened to the fans and made our way back to Tastees Burgers & Fries in Duncan, Oklahoma! Known for serving huge flavors in a small, retro-style diner atmosphere, this local gem does not disappoint. From double cheeseburgers and house-made chips to cheeseburger salads and cherry limeades, Tastees is a must-visit spot.
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Born 98 Years Ago Today in Oklahoma, the Steel Guitar Legend Who Helped Launch Merle Haggard’s Career and Shape Waylon Jennings’ Outlaw Sound
On September 16, 1928, Ralph Mooney was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. Mooney followed the path of countless Okies before him and moved to California to live with his older sister and brother-in-law. The latter relationship would prove to be one of his most fundamental, professionally speaking, as Mooney learned guitar, fiddle, and mandolin from his sister’s husband. Mooney’s brother-in-law planted the seed, and Leon McAuliffe’s “Steel Guitar Rag” made it bloom.
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This Oklahoma Pie Factory Can Turn Out Thousands Of Pies A Day
A single pie cooling on a windowsill feels cozy. Thousands rolling through a factory in one day is a completely different story. This Oklahoma pie operation has grown far beyond its small beginnings, turning a family recipe into a full-scale production line. Pecan pie remains the star, but German chocolate and lemon pies are part of the lineup too.
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This Roadside Oklahoma Fish House Piles Fried Catfish So High It Arrives on a Cafeteria Tray
Somewhere along the Oklahoma highway corridor, there is a place that looks easy to miss but impossible to forget once you have eaten there. You pull off the road half-expecting an ordinary lunch stop, and then a tray of golden-fried catfish lands in front of you that redefines what a roadside meal can be.
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Is Tasties in Duncan, OK Worth the Hype?!
We’ve heard about Tasties in Duncan, Oklahoma for a long time, and our astrological charts show a burger run in our future. Join us as in Duncan today around 5:30pm or stay tuned for our review. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Oklahoma food finds and...
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This Southern Oklahoma Buffet Feels Less Like a Restaurant and More Like a Family Tradition
Somewhere in southern Oklahoma, there is a buffet that has been feeding families long enough to become part of their personal histories. You might pass the sign on the highway and think nothing of it, just another all-you-can-eat spot promising more than it delivers. But step inside and something shifts,...
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Durant, OK’s Coziest Breakfast Spot Might Be Its Best Kept Secret
Some towns have a breakfast spot that everyone agrees on, and in Durant, Oklahoma, that consensus pick is Magnolia Cafe. 🍳. This family-owned restaurant has built its name on hearty, made-to-order breakfast plates served with genuine small-town hospitality. From early risers grabbing eggs before work to families gathering for a...
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Wesley Smith Celebrates 90 Years of Life, Family, & Community
A longtime Thackerville farmer, rancher, businessman and community member will celebrate a very special milestone this September as Wesley Smith turns 90 years old on September 13. Friends, family and members of the community are invited to join in celebrating Smith’s 90 remarkable years during a come-and-go birthday celebration from...
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Durant gym hosts stair climb to honor 9/11 first responders
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A gym in Durant honored the anniversary of 9/11 with its seventh annual stair climb. Workout Anytime hosted the event, in which participants climbed 110 flights on stair masters, matching the height of the World Trade Center towers, to honor first responders who died. Among those...
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Crappie Guide And Tourney Pro Uses Forward-Facing Sonar To Target 200-Pound Dinosaurs
Kayle Ward has been a full-time crappie guide in south Oklahoma and North Texas for eight years. His “Reelin’ Them In Guide Service” has a stellar reputation, and Ward is in the upper ranks of tournament crappie fishing. He won the 2025 Crappie Masters National Championship last...
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Red dirt country legend to perform at annual music festival at North Texas Regional Airport
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - A Texas country music legend is flying into Denison this weekend. A night full of fun, food, and red dirt country is going on its third year in Denison. The Charlie Willie Foundation will host their annual music festival at North Texas Regional Airport on Saturday.
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Long lines, crowding reported as Seven Brew customers seek ‘Brew-dohs’ in Texoma
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Customers across Texoma waited in long lines Monday morning for a squishy fidget toy called a “Brew-doh,” offered by Seven Brew locations. In Ardmore, drivers lined up for about half an hour to get one. Karsyn Morris, an Ardmore customer, said she made it just in time to get one.