Cole “The Slaw” Harvey
Edmond teen Cole Harvey doesn’t spend much time on video games or social media. Most afternoons, you’ll find him barefoot on the mat at Pride Mixed Martial Arts training, teaching, and preparing for his next fight. That focus paid off in October when the 17-year-old, known in the ring as “The Slaw” – a more…
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Creative Beginnings
Edmond Fine Arts is bringing a new, engaging educational resource to the Edmond Community. Last month, the nonprofit debuted Creative Beginnings: Stories and Art for Families, a free program that blends literacy, art, and play for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. The idea began with Lainee Copeland, an Edmond Fine Arts instructor who saw…
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Mullet With a Mission
Seven-year-old Slade Smith means business—in the front, that is. The back, however, is now a nationally recognized party after the Edmond second-grader was named runner-up in the USA Mullet Championships Kids Division. Slade’s signature style began years ago in Pre-K with a mohawk haircut. After seeing an old photo of his dad as a kid…
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When Words Become Art
“Everything appears to be normal.” “I’m praying for you.” “It’s called an HSG.”“Don’t stress so much.” “It’ll happen.” “The doctor will be in shortly.”“Have you tested your progesterone levels?” “Cortney, we tried for you for over three years.” These are some of the words that have echoed around Cortney McConnell for years as she has…
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Farewell to a Johnnie’s Original
When Doug Cunningham clocked out of Johnnie’s for the last time, it marked the end of an incredible era. After 52 years, Cunningham, 65, finally hung up his apron—though he admits he’ll still be in for an iced tea or two. “I’d just left junior high when I started,” he said. “I was 13, turning…
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Edmond Youth Theater
When siblings Tyson Woodard and Ally Cole dreamed up Edmond Youth Theater in 2023, they weren’t driven by profits or prestige. They simply wanted more of what influenced them as children: Christ-centered theater that provides young people with a safe space to grow. “We did years and years of theater with a homeschool group,” Tyson…
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Breast Cancer Survivors Oklahoma
Just over two years ago, Summer Baker’s life changed with a simple gesture. She brushed her arm across her chest and felt a knot. By morning, she noticed dimpling. Tests confirmed her worst fear: stage 3 breast cancer. “It was the size of an apple,” she recalled. “I felt really afraid. My mom had breast…
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The Long Road Back in a ’52 Chevy
Paul Davenport wasn’t looking for anything revolutionary when he bought a rusted-out 1952 Chevy he discovered in a Tecumseh field. At the time, he just needed a break from a “basket case” ‘49 he was rebuilding. But what started as a Craigslist find eventually carried him thousands of miles— and through a tough season of…
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Survivor Contestant Kristina Mills
Most moms face tough challenges: juggling work, family, and maybe the occasional soccer practice meltdown. Kristina Mills signed up for something a little more intense. The 36-year-old mom, Edmond resident and MBA career coach joined the cast of Survivor Season 49. “I wanted to return to myself,” Mills said. “I have two kids, 4 and…
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David Greyson: From Pre-Med to the Big Screen
Fifteen years ago, David Greyson believed his future lay in medicine. As a pre-med student at the University of Oklahoma, he was overwhelmed with 18 credit hours and was quickly burning out. His adviser suggested a creative outlet. “She signed me up for Acting for Non-Majors with Daryl Cox,” Greyson recalled. “I didn’t think it…
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