Night Lights Landscape Lighting
For homeowners looking to enhance the beauty, safety, and curb appeal of their property, professional landscape lighting can make a remarkable difference. Since founding Night Lights Landscape Lighting in 2023, owner Chad Akers has built his business around delivering customized lighting solutions backed by years of specialized industry experience and a personal commitment to every…
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In Other Words with Dave
In 1976, on the Fourth of July, I was a 13-year-old kid standing on a rooftop in New Jersey with my family, watching hundreds of tall ships from around the world sail down the Hudson River toward New York Harbor. The event was called Operation Sail 1976. This massive gathering of ships was the centerpiece…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
When I was in the 8th grade, I missed a question on a history test. An important question. And being a patriot, my teacher, Mr. Nobles, made me write the following sentence 500 times. “Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.” That’s right. 500 times. Believe me, I never forgot who wrote that document or…
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405 Lacrosse
On any given evening, fields across Edmond and Oklahoma City might look a little different than what most would expect. Rather than shoulder pads crashing and whistles stopping and starting play, there’s continuous action, constant motion, sticks in the air, and players sprinting the full length of the field in a rhythm that feels more…
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Alchemy Cocktail Lounge
Something new is brewing in downtown Edmond. Bringing together equal parts hospitality and excellent music, plus carefully curated cocktails and food, Alchemy Cocktail Lounge will open in mid-June. Tucked in the historic former Weathers Appliance building at Main and Broadway, the striking, newly renovated gathering spot invites couples and friends to linger over great conversation…
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Steps Toward Hope
Think of the last time you dressed yourself or walked across a room. Then consider your last trek across a parking lot or up and down a set of stairs. For most, these tasks barely register as a thought. But for amputees adjusting to life without a limb, such seemingly simple tasks can seem monumental….
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FoodLook: Local Favorites
LA LOBA CANTINA + GRILLSince its opening a few months ago at the Edmond Railyard, La Loba Cantina +Grill has been a hit! And now, this Mexican-inspired dining spot has just rolled out a newHappy Hour that’s perfect for lazy summer evenings. Tues.-Thurs. from 4-6 pm, enjoy house margaritas or house white or red wine…
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Andrew Ward Wins it All
It’s not Andrew Ward’s first rodeo. Not even close. The 35-year-old Edmond native started roping around the same time he learned to walk. Hundreds of rodeos, thousands of runs, and decades of dedication later, Ward now holds one of the sport’s highest honors: 2025 PRCA World Champion Team Roper. “When you win the world title,…
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Supercop, Dillon Dennis
Beneath overcast skies on April 23, Sergeant Dillon Dennis sprinted between shooting stations, climbed walls, crawled through obstacles, and transitioned between pistol and rifle drills for 20 straight minutes, all while trying to stay accurate under pressure. By the end of the Oklahoma State SWAT Competition’s Supercop event, the Edmond officer had earned first place…
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Where Jazz and Home Meet
Jazz pianist Max Holm recently traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, as one of only five finalists selected for the prestigious Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition — a career milestone arriving just as his Oklahoma story continues to unfold. The Edmond-based pianist is also a producer/composer whose work has reached more than 131 million listeners worldwide through film,…
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