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'Duck Dynasty' Family to Release a Christmas Album

Nancy Mace — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:47:13 +0000

I read that headline and thought “Whaaaa?” OK, I will admit it to the world, I don’t watch Duck Dynasty! I know, I know…you can’t believe I don’t watch “the BEST show on television right now.” Seriously, I don’t understand the fascination. OK I get that Si is funny and that the entire series is [...]

Diamond Rio to Headline the 5th Annual Celebration of Freedom in Hobart

Nancy Mace — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:19:20 +0000

The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is excited to announce Diamond Rio will headline the 5th Annual Celebration of Freedom.

How To Find the Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Townsquare Media — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:06:20 +0000

Shopping for Mother’s Day? You’ll want to match the perfect gift to her unique interests and personality. A recent study commissioned by the daily deal website Groupon, and conducted by Research Now, found that the majority of shoppers say finding the right gift for Mom is the most stressful part of Mother’s Day. But according [...]

Mother's Day: A Day for Reflection

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:48:43 +0000

Most people spend Mother’s Day bestowing flowers, gifts and heartfelt sentiments upon their moms. But for some, knowing how to honor their mother is not so easy. After all, mothers are only human, and not all of them are perfect. Take it from Keith L.T. Alexander, author of the new coming-of-age memoir “Forgery-of-the-Month Club,” which [...]

How Is the Date of Easter Chosen?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:22:29 +0000

Ever wonder why some years Easter is in early April, sometimes late April, and sometimes—like this year—it’s in March? Why isn’t it a fixed date, like most other holidays? Well, it’s a bit complicated. First off, the simple answer: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after [...]

14 Awesome Easter Eggs You Should Definitely Make

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:32:16 +0000

Easter is coming! Usually we aren't very excited about this holiday, because ham is an everyday part of life the way we roll. However, these hand-painted eggs have us excited for the holiday we haven't celebrated since 2009.

If you're tired of dunking some eggs in vinegar-scented food coloring water, check these out for some inspiration. Or, you know, just because they're awesome.

Easter Egg Hunts Scheduled For Lawton/Fort Sill

Nancy Mace — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:27:35 +0000

Easter Egg hunts are a fun family activity and the Lawton/Fort Sill community have a couple of fun ones scheduled for Saturday, March 30th. Fort Sill Family & MWR Don’t miss the annual Fort Sill Easter Egg hunt, Saturday, March 30 at Butner/Cowan Field. Festivities will run from 11am to 1pm. Enjoy inflatables, food and [...]

7 Fun Facts About Easter Candy

Cole Stryker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:20:42 +0000

Easter candy: You love it, we love it, your hyperactive children love it. There’s nothing like stuffing your mug with a few Cadbury Cream Eggs before breakfast. But did you know … Americans spend an average $1.9 billion on Easter candy every year. Sharing treats for Easter most likely came from a pagan tradition of [...]

Wacky St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:51:57 +0000

For many, St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, is a day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with some corned beef and a pint of Guinness. But some places have their own peculiar celebrations. Did you know that the Chicago River is dyed green every year on St. Paddy’s Day? In Hot Springs, Arkansas, you [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

How Much Will Americans Spend Eating Out on Valentine's Day?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:17:17 +0000

Love may be in the air on Valentine’s Day, but so are bigger bills. According to a survey by online restaurant reservation site OpenTable, the average check for a couple when dining out this Valentine’s Day will be $139, a steep jump from the $85 OpenTable usually reports. The lovebirds out there don’t really seem [...]

Let The Holiday TV Specials Begin!

Nancy Mace — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:53:48 +0000

I, like most everyone else, LOVE this time of year. All the beautiful decorations, the food, the television specials….What is your favorite holiday television special? HOLIDAY TV SPECIALS! Things get fired up this week… Today (11/27) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (7pm, ABC) Shrek the Halls (7:30pm, ABC) Wednesday (11/28) Charlie Brown Christmas [...]

Americans Observe Veterans Day

Joe Student — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Millions of Americans took time to observe Veterans Day in cities across the nation on Sunday. Ceremonies, moments of silence and parades were held to thank and memorialize the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have served the country’s military. President Barack Obama placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown [...]

Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Cheaper Than Expected This Year — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:58:03 +0000

The price of turkey is going to be cheaper than expected this year, largely because many retailers were able to lock in the cost of the birds before the summer’s drought sent feed prices way, way up. Now retailers plan to offer customers the lowest possible prices on Thanksgiving turkeys in hopes of driving them [...]

10 Ways to Carve Your Pumpkin This Halloween

Jo Pincushion — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:32:56 +0000

The best part about Halloween is the pumpkin. On a nice fall day you head on over to the local pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect specimen. Then you and your friends or family get together to carve your masterpiece and cook some delicious pumpkin seeds.

Choosing the perfect method to carve your pumpkin is key, so we came up with 10 ideas you may not have thought of for how to carve your pumpkin this Halloween:

Merle Haggard 'Mama Tried' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:29:29 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic, ‘Mama Tried’, was written and recorded by one of County music’s leading men, Merle Haggard. Not quite autobiographical, but very close as Haggard tried to bring light to the pain he caused his Mama by going to prison. Enjoy the KLAW Classic from 44 years ago today!

Labor Day 2012 in Lawton – What's Open And What's Closed?

Sasha Spielman — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:22:25 +0000

This year Labor Day is on Monday, Sep. 3rd – so before you make any celebration plans with your family and out of town friends and relatives – check out our guide to what’s open and what’s closed in town. Have a happy and safe holiday! Banks: Closed Post Office: Closed Schools: Closed LATS: Closed [...]

American Red Cross – Tips For a Safe 4th of July

Frank Seres — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:47:51 +0000

The 4th of July holiday usually means a trip to the lake, shooting off fireworks or simply enjoying a back yard barbecue. Whatever you have planned the American Red Cross offers a few tips to make sure you have a safe 4th of July celebration. When swimming, actively supervise children at all times – even [...]

Kenny Chesney to Celebrate the 4th of July With Katy Perry

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Kenny Chesney will take a brief break from his Brothers of the Sun Tour with pal Tim McGraw to celebrate the 4th of July with another music superstar. Chesney will join pop starlet Katy Perry for this year’s Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show, an annual televised tradition that celebrates the birth of our nation.

Lauren Alaina's Dad Joins Singer for Father's Day Eve Performance

Megan Pacella — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Lauren Alaina may have given her dad the best Father’s Day gift ever this weekend. The former ‘American Idol’ contestant called him on stage to accompany her on the guitar as she sang a few songs. The real gift — for concert attendees and Alaina’s father — was their father/daughter rendition of ‘When You Say Nothing at All.’