Down Home Derrick
Native Edmondite Devin Derrick doesn’t need a lot of attention. But he’s about to get some. He’s comfortable with himself, at ease with his place in the world and satisfied with his natural gift – the gift of voice. An up-and-comer in the world of country music, he just signed an exclusive deal with Wal-Mart…
Read More >Clueless?
Guys, women know you're scared, and yes, they've heard all your excuses. That one about Valentine's Day being invented by greeting card companies has got to stop. Chick flicks alone don't cut it and chocolate alone is not a foolproof gift. But don't despair. These stores specialize in quick, painless and perfect gift shopping for…
Read More >Robot Wars
The convention center is packed. The roar of the crowd is deafening. Music blares through the loudspeakers. Painted faces sport high school colors. Sheer adrenaline sets the tone. It’s not a football or basketball game. But it is a harsh, brutal competition and the fans aren’t cheering for people – they’re cheering for robots. It’s…
Read More >Home & Garden
Full Color Gardening Now that the snow’s gone, Edmondites have gardens on their minds. This time of year Davison’s Nursery’s Jayson Davison gets inundated with questions about how to put together a mind-blowing garden. Davison gets asked a lot about plant hardiness. Oklahoma’s summer heat can be rough, but there are lots of options out…
Read More >Brianna Gaither
“New Thoughts” is the collaboration of Oklahoma Christian University students Brianna Gaither and producer Kelcy White, but the debut EP, cut in a humble recording studio in a converted bedroom, may deserve a third credit – God. Brianna’s songs tell stories about freedom, stress and escaping oppression. The acoustic CD has a day and night…
Read More >Home & Garden: A Comfortable Calling
It’s far too simple to call Edmond’s Mi-Ling Poole a newspaper columnist and radio host who dispenses terrific information about home decorating and design. Rather, she uses those topics as a vehicle to inspire and encourage readers and listeners with respect to other issues in their lives. Mi-Ling is a well-known name in decorating circles,…
Read More >Best of the Best
Having a physical disability doesn’t take a person out of the running to become one of the nation’s best athletes. Just ask the Paralympic athletes who train at the University of Central Oklahoma. The United States Olympic Committee recently named UCO as an official Olympic training site for sitting volleyball, archery and all other Paralympic…
Read More >1.5 Seconds from the Olympics
It was July in Luven, Belgium, and the weather was cooler than the forecast predicted. There was some nice cloud cover and the wind was swirling a bit, but not too much. It was a good day for Marc Thompson to run a four minute mile. Big for a miler, the 6-foot, 4-inch, 175-pound, 30-year-old…
Read More >Coaches Predict Slam Dunk Seasons
Kevin Korstjens, Edmond North High School Girls Basketball Coach is entering his fourth season with the Huskies. Q: What inspired you to become a basketball coach? A: I have always had a love for basketball and I’ve been fortunate to have played for some great coaches. Coaching allows me…
Read More >Home and Garden: CounterTOP Trends
It’s a household item you probably take for granted. Maybe you never even thought about it before and you’ve certainly never realized its limitless potential. That is, until you’ve made the leap into remodeling or building your dream home and opened your eyes to the progressive world of countertops. As an integral and highly utilized…
Read More >DNA Galleries
Less than two years ago, Dylan and Amanda Bradway established DNA Galleries in the historic Plaza District of Oklahoma City. Since then, their space has become a hub for urban contemporary art, exposing lovers of the craft to the unique style, as well as giving artists an outlet for their craft. “There are a lot…
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