Sports Photographer Makes the Big League
Gerald Leong is a freelance photographer for some of the biggest sports organizations in America: National Basketball Association (NBA), ESPN, and the College Football Playoffs. Ironically, he knew little about sports when he moved to America from Malaysia in 2016. A recruiter from the University of Central Oklahoma had visited Gerald’s school and intrigued him…
Read More >The Frosted Mug Bar & Grill
Like that favorite restaurant you discovered on your last vacation, The Frosted Mug entertains you with an electric atmosphere while satisfying your every food craving. Now open for a year in Edmond, the lively neighborhood sports bar is owned and operated by a few Edmond locals who are passionate about excellent food, superb drinks, and…
Read More >The National Merit Nine
Of the 1.6 million juniors who take the PSAT each year, only one percent will qualify as National Merit Semifinalists. The numbers make it look like a long shot, but for nine Crossings Christian School (CCS) students, it was the next achievement in an altogether illustrious academic career. Not only did each of the nine…
Read More >Dancing Across America
Reese Spencer started dancing at five years old and hasn’t stopped since. But now, rather than joining her flfiEdmond North pom team on the floor, or taking first in the Oklahoma State Pom Solo competition, she joins the cast of “Jesus Christ Superstar” each night as part of the show’s North American tour. This break…
Read More >Dr. Bob Palmer Painting Local History
If you’ve seen any historical murals painted on Edmond buildings, then you are probably looking at the art of Dr. Bob Palmer. Palmer started teaching mural painting classes at the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995. He has painted scenes in towns all over Oklahoma. His style is recognizable because his murals nearly always feature…
Read More >Retired Coaches Still Winning
Some retired coaches may feel a void when they are no longer active in the sports community, but one Oklahoma coach has changed the rules of the game. Chuck Bowman, co-founder of the Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes and recently formed group, Retired Coaches Ministry, said some of his favorite moments in life were during…
Read More >Discover Local Cuisine
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends, family, and all the special loved ones in your life. You’ll find some sweet treats and yummy eats around town to make the occasion memorable. Indulge and enjoy to your heart’s desire! DONATOS PIZZAFall in love with Donatos pizza! Their abundant, fresh ingredients and edge-to-edge toppings satisfy every craving. During…
Read More >Heroes in Waiting: Anti-Bullying Program Helps Students
In her application to the Heroes In Waiting Teen Advisory Board, one Edmond ninth-grader said, “I had a friend commit suicide because of bullying. I think about him a lot. I wish I would’ve known how he felt and that I could have helped him.” This student’s story is not merely an anecdote, but rather,…
Read More >Gower Memorial Cemetery
An incredibly significant historic site exists within the bounds of Edmond, but few people are aware of this American treasure. The Gower Memorial Cemetery, off Covell between Douglas and Post Road, is one of the few physical sites in Oklahoma that represents Land Run settlement by African Americans. Thanks to the collective efforts of civic-minded…
Read More >For the Love of Local Art
One of ten children growing up in a two-bedroom house in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Susie Varner says she was only still when she had a pencil in her hand. “I loved drawing and horses, and wanted to be an artist when I grew up.” Though life sometimes limited her artistic pursuits, Susie continued to practice painting…
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