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This Oklahoma town inspired the classic film 'Footloose.' Forty years later, it's still dancing
ELMORE CITY — Hundreds of people filled the stands at Elmore City-Pernell High School's Royce Teakell Gym on a recent Friday night, not to watch the students play a game but to see local teenagers engage in a different sort of school tradition. Dressed for Junior/Senior Prom in snazzy suits and shimmering gowns, the high-schoolers circled the gym primarily in pairs. Minding the girls' long dresses, couples carefully stepped onto four strategically placed platforms, posing for photographs...
🚧 I-35 Lane Closures in Wynnewood, Garvin County for Roadwork
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Oklahoma. Attention drivers: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has announced that northbound I-35 will experience lane reductions to a single lane between Ruppe Road (mile marker 60) and State Highway 29 (mile marker 66) near Wynnewood, Garvin County. These closures are scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. on Tuesday until 5 a.m. on Wednesday, and will repeat from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday. The lane narrowing is due to ongoing work in the area. Commuters are advised to exercise additional caution while driving through the construction zone during these times.
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