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11-year-old Oklahoma girl invited to make Grand Ole Opry debut
BURNEYVILLE, Okla. (KXII) - An 11-year-old girl from Burneyville has been invited to make her Grand Ole Opry debut after years of performing across the country and singing alongside some of country music’s biggest names. Sawyer June said music has been part of her life from the start. “When...
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Pauls Valley Toy and Action Figure Museum closing its doors
Pauls Valley’s Toy and Action Figure Museum is closing its doors. The attraction, which has made its home in Pauls Valley for 20 years, will close permanently Aug. 30, according to the museum’s Executive Director and Curator Kevin Stark. Stark made the announcement Tuesday morning during a press...
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Talk of the Town: 13th Annual United Way BBQ Showdown
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - United Way of South Central Oklahoma Executive Director Bryce Chitwood joined Caroline on Talk of the Town to discuss this year’s BBQ Showdown. Brought in partnership between United Way of South Central Oklahoma and the Valero Ardmore Refinery, the two-day event kicks off on Friday, August 7, and ends Saturday, August 8.
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Pauls Valley’s Toy & Action Figure Museum shutting down after 25 years
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. (KOKH) — A popular museum that takes guests back to their childhoods announced that it is closing its doors. On Tuesday, the Toy & Action Figure Museum announced that it will be closing on Aug. 30. Kevin Stark, the museum's executive director, tells FOX 25 that...
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Two Exhibits to Open at Choctaw Cultural Center Anniversary
DURANT, Okla. – When the opening ceremony kicks off the Choctaw Cultural Center’s 5th Anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, two new exhibits will contribute to the celebration. WHAT: “The 5th Anniversary Photo Exhibit,” a retrospective of the photographs from the first half decade of the Cultural...
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Discover Durant announces Fall Concert Series lineup
DURANT – Discover Durant announces the sixth annual Fall Concert Series to be held on Thursday nights at Market Square in Downtown Durant from September 17-October 8 at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. The event is produced by Overdrive Entertainment and presented by the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Durant.
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Talk of the Town: Durant’s Watermelon Jamboree
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Durant Main Street Market Coordinator LaKendra Ibarra joined Caroline on Talk of the Town to discuss the upcoming Watermelon Jamboree happening downtown this weekend. The jamboree is happening between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, August 1, on the market square in downtown Durant-- located on...
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Duck Derby marks 10 years
The Pauls Valley Water Park hosted its 10th annual Duck Derby July 24. The event included a rubber duck race around the park’s lazy river feature and a contest for “Best Decorated Duck,” across three divisions. Prizes included water park passes and park merchandise. 2026 Duck Derby...
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12 Eastern Oklahoma Buffets That Locals Say Still Do Things Like It’s The 1980s
You step into an eastern Oklahoma buffet, and the plastic tablecloths take you back. The steam tables are loaded with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and gravy. The decor has not changed in decades, and neither has the food. Some of these spots have been serving Southern classics for years. The...
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Choctaw Casino’s World Series of Poker Circuit enters final days
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - The World Series of Poker Circuit is underway at Choctaw Casino and Resort, drawing players from around the world for a 13-day tournament that wraps up Monday. The circuit has brought players to the Durant casino for about 15 years. More than 8,000 players have attended...
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Afroman bringing Freedom of Speech tour to Duncan on Aug. 10
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Rapper and singer Afroman is set to perform in Duncan on Aug. 10 as part of his Freedom of Speech tour. The artist will perform at the Kochendorfer Brewery, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Opening entertainment will begin at 8 p.m. with Afroman set...
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Choctaw Casinos & Resorts Launches Free-to-Play Sports App
DURANT, OK – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has launched Choctaw Sports, a free-to-play app that lets users pick game outcomes for their favorite teams using tokens instead of real-money wagering. The app features live-updating odds across 12 sports, including football, basketball, golf, cricket, baseball, hockey, tennis, and soccer. “Choctaw...