Tatums
Tatums, OK · Lifestyle
oklahomahistory.net
Vol 30 Issue 1,535 July 2, 2026
Charlie Dry was a test pilot for NASA in Houston Texas. I remember one time him telling me he could fly anything with wings. After we had been friends for a few years, he told me he was moving back to Tishomingo. After years of fighting traffic 2 hours to get to work and 2 hours to get home, he said no more, tired of the rat race. He moved back to Tish. I had a newspaper clipping of him at one time where he was on the front page of The Daily Oklahoman newspaper IN COLOR, but I can’t find it right now. In that Oklahoman picture he was wearing his astronaut suit giving a show and tell at a school to some OKC kids. Charlie was married to the famous singer Anita Bryant (one of her most popular songs was Paper Roses). Charlie died in 2024 in Tishomingo after a battle with cancer. Charlie was a near genius in my books, I miss him and our talks. Charlie and Anita are buried in the Tishomingo City Cemetery.
okcfox.com
21-day suspension issued for Arbuckle Wilderness Park in Davis, Oklahoma
DAVIS, OKLA (KOKH) — The Arbuckle Wilderness Park in Davis, Oklahoma, has been placed under a 21-day license suspension under concerns of the Animal Welfare Act. According to the Oklahoma Farm Report, the three-week suspension prohibits the facility from buying, selling, transporting, or exhibiting any animals. Certain infrastructure issues...
indiangaming.com
Choctaw Durant’s Grand Theater Receives ACM Award
DURANT, OK – The Choctaw Grand Theater has been named the Academy of Country Music’s “Casino of the Year – Theater.” This is the fourth time the venue has earned this honor. The Choctaw Grand Theater has been eligible three times in the past –...
choctawculturalcenter.com
Bison ‘Coming Home’ to Choctaw Cultural Center Prairie
DURANT, Okla. – Bison will return to the Choctaw Nation on Friday, April 10 when three small heifers will join the grounds of the Choctaw Cultural Center. The Center and CNO Tribal Historic Preservation Department will host a “Welcoming the Bison Home” event to celebrate. Doors open...
myfamilytravels.com
This Hidden Oklahoma Store Is a Wonderland of Primitive Country Style and Cozy Charm
Some stores are just places to buy things. You walk in, grab what you need, and walk out. But every once in a while, you find a shop that feels more like a hug than a transaction. This one, hidden in a quiet Oklahoma town, is exactly that kind of place.
101gold.com
Everybody Cut Loose with Today’s leslie T Vintage Video – “Footloose”
This was the theme from the movie of the same name starring Kevin Bacon in his breakout role; Rob Lowe and Tom Cruise also tried out for the part. He plays a teenager who moves to a small town where dancing is illegal. Dean Pitchford, who wrote the screenplay to the film and the lyrics to all the songs in the movie, got the idea from a 1979 newspaper article about the town of Elmore City, Oklahoma, where a law against dancing was on the books since the 1800s. The 14 high school seniors decided they wanted a prom, and got the town council to overturn the antiquated interdiction so they could dance. Pitchford visited Elmore City to research his screenplay, where he spent a week immersing himself in their culture.Pitchford was an actor, appearing in stage productions of Godspell and Pippin before getting a chance to write lyrics for songs in the 1980 movie Fame. He started working on Footloose when he was a staff songwriter for Warner Brothers Publishing. For a while it looked like 20th Century Fox was going to pick up the screenplay, but it ended up being produced by Paramount, who were rewarded with $80 million in ticket sales from the film, which cost about $8 million to make.
radiooklahomanews.com
Think Ability Ladybug Release Returns To Duncan With 40,000 Ladybugs
Think Ability Ladybug Release Returns To Duncan With 40,000 Ladybugs. The annual Think Ability Ladybug Release is returning to Duncan this week, giving families a chance to experience one of southwest Oklahoma's most unique community events. The 7th Annual Think Ability Ladybug Release is scheduled for Friday, June 26, from...
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Oklahoma’s largest ladybug release planned for Friday
DUNCAN, Okla. (KFOR) – Think Ability's 7th Annual Ladybug release is planned for Friday, June 26. Officials say the community is invited to help release 40,000 ladybugs into Think Ability's Community Garden from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday. The free event includes a veggie tasting table with produce...
okwnews.com
Choctaw Travel Plazas unveil new Chahta Rewards updates
DURANT, Okla. (June 23, 2026)- This week Choctaw Travel Plazas unveiled exciting new updates to the Chahta Rewards program, giving members more ways to earn and redeem points on everyday purchases. Rewards club members will now earn 20 points for every $1 spent on in-store purchases and 10 points per...
familydestinationsguide.com
Enjoy A 5-Course Meal, Then Play With Exotic Animals At This Unique Texas Steakhouse
You know that moment when someone asks what you’re doing this weekend and you realize your answer is probably going to be “the usual”?. Well, Oak Meadow Ranch in Valley View, Texas is about to change that conversation forever, because nowhere else can you enjoy an elegant five-course dinner and then immediately go pet a kangaroo.
KXII.com
Dunkin’ restaurant coming to Durant
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A popular restaurant chain will be opening its doors in Durant soon. A Dunkin’ (formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts) restaurant is set to open at 2432 West Main Street. The location is aiming for an early fall opening date, and it will employ about...
kswo.com
Chisholm Trail Municipal Band returns for 50th season in Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Chisholm Trail Municipal Band returns to Duncan this summer for its 50th season. The concert will play at 8 p.m. on June 18 in Fuqua Park, featuring jazz and big band music from the 1940s. Organizers say they will host a patriotic concert on July...
unearththevoyage.com
This Beloved Restaurant in Oklahoma Has Mastered Fresh Gulf Seafood Without a Beach in Sight
Oklahoma is not exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think about fresh shrimp and perfectly fried catfish. There are no ocean breezes here, no boardwalks, no seagulls stealing your fries. Yet somehow, a small restaurant tucked along a highway in southern Oklahoma has built a loyal...
myfamilytravels.com
This Oklahoma Café Surrounded by Springs and Trails Serves Native-Inspired Dishes You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
This Oklahoma café sits surrounded by natural springs and peaceful trails, a place where people come to soak in mineral water and hike through quiet woods. But hiding within this outdoor paradise is a restaurant that deserves just as much attention as the landscape itself, serving native inspired dishes that you will not find anywhere else in the state.
nativeoklahoma.us
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts Earns Top Honors at SBC Awards Americas
DURANT, Okla. - The Choctaw Nation won big at the 2026 SBC Awards Americas Wednesday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The SBC Awards Americas recognizes the achievements of gaming and online betting operators in North and South America. Choctaw Casinos & Resorts was named Tribal Gaming Operator of the Year,...