Marching Band Tradition “It’s been going on since, probably, the 70’s,” said Current MacArthur Band Director Larry Hatch. He’s talking about the annual Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Regional Band Competition. The state of Oklahoma has 4 regions for schools 2A up to 5A that compete every year and Larry has been in charge…

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2021 Homecoming Parade – The 65th Year of Tradition On September 24, 2021, the townspeople of Cyril, Oklahoma were in 2 places that afternoon: either in or ready to watch the Homecoming Parade. Students on vehicles, bicycles or on floats all waited anxiously to show off their hard work to the community. As the parade…

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Kiwanis Club Kiddyland Clayton Pickard, the full-time train Engineer for the Kiwanis Club Kiddyland in Duncan, Oklahoma, celebrated his last year in the seat. After 13 years of driving the train in Duncan, he decided to retire from the position and enjoy Kiddyland “on the other side of things,” says Chris Genn, President of the…

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Fort Sill Graduations During the global pandemic of 2020, Fort Sill did not host public graduation ceremonies. Families and friends could not celebrate with their loved ones. Lawton’s Polo Field, sitting alongside the i44 route coming into Lawton, sat empty and lonely for the entire graduation season of 2020. Businesses in Lawton also suffered from…

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Jones Seed Company – Lawton, Oklahoma’s Hidden Gem It’s honestly not hard to miss, thousands of people drive right passed it every day in Lawton, Oklahoma. One of the tallest buildings on East Gore Boulevard reads the name “Jones Seed.” That same building has still been standing, running and producing quality bird seed since 1994.…

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1st Parade of the Year Lawton Fort Sill is hosting their Armed Forces Parade on June 12, 2021, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade is in celebration of the Armed Forces in the Lawton Community, which coincides with military base Fort Sill. The Lawton Community is ready to come out and celebrate after a year…

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The Big Drive’s Purpose Event coordinator Kat Funaki, also a member of the Events By Our Team (EBOT) organization, has a goal. This year, 2021, she is wanting to raise at least $5,000 this year at the Big Drive. After the drive, 4 organizations will receive an even split of the funds raised. All of…

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Making Memories Graduation season is thriving in Oklahoma and graduates are busy making memories on their big day. Students for certain schools are able to decorate their caps for their walk across the stage. Others are able to enjoy some special recognition leading up to their big day thanks to friends and family. Our feature…

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Darren Beaver – Seasoned Storm Chaser There are 2 kinds of people in Oklahoma during storm season: storm chasers and everyone else. Darren “Beaves” Beaver is an Oklahoma storm chaser. Since his early years, Darren loved the sight and power of a thunderstorm. He says that he “loved to watch the clouds” and watch the…

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Fun, Family and Foolery The Fools Dozen Mountain Bike Race in Medicine Park isn’t your average race. In fact, it isn’t just one race – it’s an entire weekend of music, activities, contests and of course mountain bike races for all levels of skill. Bikers come from all over the state to compete in these…

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