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This Oklahoma Country Store Packs A General Store, Homemade Fudge, And Fresh-Baked Fried Pies Under One Roof
Somewhere along US-77 in southern Oklahoma, between rolling hills and the draw of Turner Falls, a little country store quietly earns the loyalty of everyone who pulls off the highway to check it out. Martin House Country Store in Davis packs an almost impossible variety of homemade goods, gifts, and local finds into one welcoming space.
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This Oklahoma Italian Restaurant Is Hidden Inside A 1911 Bank With The Original Vault Still Inside
You would never guess that a bank vault could hold something this delicious. In Oklahoma, a historic building from 1911 has found new life as an Italian restaurant. The old bank’s rugged red brick walls now provide a warm and inviting backdrop for classic pasta dishes. Diners can even enjoy a meal inside the former vault, which has been transformed into an intimate dining space.
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This Oklahoma Café Serves Fry Bread And Buffalo Burgers Inside A Chickasaw Cultural Center
A meal here is more than just fuel for the day. It is a taste of history, served on a plate. Tucked inside a sprawling cultural center, a café in Oklahoma serves traditional fare that connects diners to generations of Chickasaw heritage. The fry bread is golden and pillowy, a perfect base for hearty toppings or a simple dusting of sugar.
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Alyssa & Wayne Brewer to perform tribute to George Jones and Tammy Wynette at McSwain Theatre
ADA, Okla. — Music lovers are in for a treat as husband-and-wife duo Alyssa & Wayne Brewer bring classic country soul and charm to the McSwain Theatre 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in a tribute to country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette. “They are very sweet people that...
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Texas Locals Swear This Down-Home Southern Fish House Serves the Best Fried Catfish Around
The first bite tells you almost everything: a crisp golden crust giving way to tender, flaky catfish underneath. In Denison, Texas, Huck’s Catfish has built its reputation around that kind of satisfying comfort food, serving generous plates that keep locals coming back for another taste. At 2811 S Trail...
KFOR
Big Art and Big Artist: Mikel Davison Covers a lot of Ground.
DUNCAN, Okla. (KFOR) — It’s hard to find a press big enough for Mikel Davison’s artwork. He buys the biggest pieces of pressboard anyone will sell. Then he paints it black and goes to work in reverse, wearing away places where ink will eventually fill in. He...
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Plan Your Ghost Town Road Trip To Bailey, Oklahoma
Planning a ghost town road trip to Bailey, Oklahoma means chasing a settlement that’s completely disappeared into the farmland northeast of Marlow. Named after a frontier wagon master, Bailey once supported a cotton gin, two doctors, a Methodist church, and a thriving general store. By 1949, nothing remained. You’ll reach the site via rural county roads about 12 miles from Marlow, but bring a reliable vehicle. There’s far more to Bailey’s fascinating rise and fall than meets the eye.
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A Texas Cafe Where the Chicken Fried Steak and Fried Catfish Keep Customers Coming Back
A whole lot of loyal customers. That is the story of this Texas cafe. The chicken fried steak is hand-battered and golden, served with creamy gravy that could make anyone happy. The fried catfish is crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes after the first bite.
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ODOC to use goats to clear rodeo arena
MCALESTER, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is using goats to help restore the grounds around the historic Oklahoma State Penitentiary rodeo arena. The goats, relocated from ODOC's goat farm in Lexington, Oklahoma, are being used to clear thick, overgrown brush inside the arena grounds. The area has become difficult and potentially hazardous for crews to enter due to the vegetation's height and density.
American Songwriter
Born 97 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the Bakersfield Sound Pioneer Who Scored 21 No. 1 Hits and Changed Country Music
On this day (August 12) in 1929, Buck Owens was born Alvis Owens Jr. in Sherman, Texas. He and his band, the Buckaroos, rose to prominence in the 1960s. During the decade, they launched a long string of singles to the top of the country chart. Owens was instrumental in developing and popularizing the Bakersfield Sound. As a result, he influenced many future country artists, including Merle Haggard, Brad Paisley, and Dwight Yoakam.
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Ardmore’s 13th annual United Way BBQ Showdown raises record amount
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - It was a record breaking year for the annual barbecue showdown in Ardmore over the weekend. The event brought in a total of $569,500. The showdown, put on in a partnership with the Valero Ardmore refinery, benefits the United Way of South Central Oklahoma. More than...
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This Oklahoma Café Serves Fry Bread And Buffalo Burgers Inside A Chickasaw Cultural Center
A meal here is more than just fuel for the day. It is a taste of history, served on a plate. Tucked inside a sprawling cultural center, a café in Oklahoma serves traditional fare that connects diners to generations of Chickasaw heritage. The fry bread is golden and pillowy, a perfect base for hearty toppings or a simple dusting of sugar.
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Creators shine at Homecoming Art Show
TAHLEQUAH – To her own surprise, amateur artist Paige Hart wove herself a win at this year’s Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, which has celebrated the Cherokee Nation’s creativity, culture and heritage for 31 years. “This is actually the first show I’ve ever participated in,” she said. “I...
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This Oklahoma Catfish Buffet Keeps The Trays Piled High Three Nights A Week
Thursday arrives, and this Oklahoma buffet starts counting plates instead of hours. The doors open Thursday through Saturday, and the all-you-can-eat spread quickly turns one plate into a warm-up. Fried catfish leads the way, and Southern sides make skipping a second round unlikely. The details matter here. Farm-raised catfish gets...
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This Small Oklahoma Town Quietly Became Pie Heaven and Ships Over 4 Million Pecan Pies a Year
Somewhere along the Oklahoma interstate, a billboard appears out of nowhere and somehow convinces thousands of drivers to take a 1.5-mile detour off the highway. That billboard belongs to Field’s Pies, a wholesale bakery tucked quietly into Pauls Valley, a small town most travelers might otherwise roll right past.
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Oklahoma’s Most Legendary Fried Pies Come From An Old-School Bakery That Makes Thousands Every Day
A single bite of a golden, hand-crimped pie is all it takes to understand the legend. For decades, a humble shop tucked alongside a scenic highway has been turning out thousands of these flaky, fried pastries every single day, earning a reputation that stretches far beyond the state line. The...
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Sulphur's Chickasaw Cultural Center Lands Prey Star for Native Film Fest
The Chickasaw Nation is throwing open the doors of its 350-seat Anoli' Theater in Sulphur this Friday and Saturday for the 11th annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival, and this year's headliners are Hollywood-sized: Amber Midthunder, the star of the acclaimed Predator prequel Prey, and the film's producer, Jhane Myers, are both set to appear alongside a special screening of the movie.