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Casady receives $12 million gift to help fund dining center
Casady School has received a gift of $12 million for a $23 million Upper Division Dining and Engagement Center. In response to this generous gift from Gay and Ed Kirby and their family, the school has secured additional fundraising commitments from donors for nearly 95% of the total project. "Casady...
Deep Purple Is In Choctaw This Weekend!
British hard rock pioneers Deep Purple hold the distinction of being named “the globe’s loudest band” by the Guinness Book of World Records, with no signs of quieting down nearly half a century after their debut. Widely acknowledged as one of the hardest touring bands in rock and roll, Deep Purple continue to bring an impressive wall of sound to their live shows, powering through epic anthems like “Smoke on the Water” and “Black Night” with the same vigor and energy that carried them to superstardom in the early ’70s. Riding high on the 2013 release of their 19th studio album Now What, the band will live up to their reputation with another high-octane tour in 2014.
Patrons Bank Backpack Drive Benefits Schools
Patrons Bank representatives were busy this week delivering backpacks to local schools, thanks to the outpouring of support of the community. The public was invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack donated, Patrons Bank matched the donation. Above left, Patrons Bank representative Rae Lynn Hammer presents donated backpacks to Leslie Jones from Dewar Schools. Above center, Patrons Bank representatives Brittany Coates and Libby Mott are shown with Henryetta Elementary School Principal Kevin Williams as they deliver backpacks to the school. Above right, Wilson School staff member Tammy Thompson is pictured with Patrons Bank representative Marie Hawkins.
Tulsa King: Season Two Trailer and Key Art Released for Sylvester Stallone Drama on Paramount+
Tulsa King returns with its second season next month, and Paramount+ has released a new trailer and poster for the mob drama. Season one is currently airing on CBS. Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Vincent Piazza, A.C. Peterson, Annabella Sciorra, Garrett Hedlund, and Dana Delany star in the series, which follows mob boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Stallone) after he takes control over the Tulsa, Oklahoma territory for the mafia following his release from prison after 25 years.
‘You bring a treat or carrot, and she was your best buddy’: Metro man searching for two missing donkeys
A metro man is on the lookout for his two missing donkeys. He said he’s had them for about a decade and while others have helped look, they haven’t been able to find them.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Dear Evan Hansen coming to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center!
Celebrity Attractions has added Tony® and Grammy® -winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, to its lineup of shows coming to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center next year!. Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, Dear Evan Hansen is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Westwin Elements holds ribbon cutting ceremony for pilot plant
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some residents in the Lawton area have continually asked the city to stop Westwin Elements’ nickel refinery from coming to Lawton. As of Aug. 15, it stands fully built, staffed, and ready for operation. Now the community wants to know ‘Where do we go from here?’
A new mural on an old church in Tatums, OK
TATUMS, Okla. (KFOR) — There’s never been too much in the way of population in this part of the world but opportunity, freedom, and new starts hung in the air when Lee and Mary Tatums applied for a post office station in 1895. Artist Tony Swan still stands...
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week — Jackson Weibling
GARBER, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with “Homeland” to honor Jackson Weibling of Garber High School. Jackson plays football where he’s a three time All-District selection. He’s also a two-time state qualifier in the shot...
Sand Springs Rotary Club Gifts Teachers School Supplies
The Rotary Club in Sand Springs is helping teachers have the supplies they need for their classrooms. 50 new teachers received about $400 worth of supplies on Friday. One teacher says having the community's support means the world to her. “As a first-year teacher fresh out of college, getting supplies...
‘It’s a really exciting time to be in Lawton’: Officials speak on State of the City
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton City officials updated community leaders and citizens on how far they’ve come during their annual State of the City address on Friday, Aug. 16. From the work going into the city’s roads, parks, and more, city leaders offered a glimpse into how the city is doing now as they head into the future.
Former Cowboy Jordan Oliver Wins PFL Debut
Jordan Oliver started his time in the PFL as a winner. Oliver, who wrestled at Oklahoma State in 2008-13, made his debut in the PFL on Friday night and beat Braydon Akeo via unanimous decision in the featherweight bout. He’s now 2-0 in his professional MMA career after going 1-0 in Bellator. His PFL debut was delayed twice, forcing him to wait over a year between fights.
McKnight Center’s music, performances for fall season
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts is kicking off its fall season in September. The center is set to have 11 acts perform, ranging from soloists to bands to musicals. With headliners like Idina Menzel to Oklahoma native Vince Gill, the McKnight has performances spanning nearly every genre of music.
Deer Creek Fire Hopes Voters Approve Mileage Increase
Deer Creek and Oak Cliff officials have been teaming up, providing ambulances to those in need for a while. Firefighters say if residents vote to bump the mileage up, they can keep these emergency services going. In 2023, EMSA stopped servicing areas in parts of Deer Creek and Oak Cliff.
Cousins born hours apart in neighboring rooms at CCMH
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Some may share the same birthday as their cousin, but rarely are they born on the same day, in the same hospital, right next door to one another. “Their delivery room was right across the wall from mine,” shared Andrew Petro, father of newborn Olivia. “I could knock on the wall and be like, ‘Hey, y’all doing okay in there?’”
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