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Interview with Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole

James "Bubba" Meeks — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:04:06 +0000

The week of May 20th has been a week of tragedy in Oklahoma as an F5 tornado came and swept through Moore. It has affected many lives, homes and businesses and has caused an estimated total of $2 billion in damage. Congressman Tom Cole has been in Oklahoma this week to survey the damage of [...]

Girl Yells Rape to Win Back Boyfriend

Trey — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:18:43 +0000

Kayla Earl an aspiring model and resident of Pleasant Grove, AL hatched what she thought was an ingenious plan to win back the love of her life; however, she might want to put a little more thought into her plan. Ms. Earl in her desperation to win back the man she thought was the love [...]

Sisters Mourning Mother's Death Kicked Out of Mall for Wearing Anti-Cancer Hats

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:08 +0000

It may sound crazy, but showing just how much they despise cancer got three sisters booted from a mall. Zakia Clark and Tasha Clark were at the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania last weekend with their other sister, shopping for dresses to wear to their mother’s funeral after she passed away from breast cancer. [...]

Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others. A Doniphan, Missouri woman who works as a convenience store clerk recently sold herself a winning $1 million ticket in last weekend’s $590 Powerball jackpot. Maryjane Hart’s windfall came just one week after she collected $500 on another ticket she played. For her million dollar payday, Hart chose numbers [...]

Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

National Guard Dispatched to Moore, OK

Trey — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:15:35 +0000

Images of devastation and destruction have flooded the media since Monday afternoon when an EF5 tornado ripped the through Moore carving a path two miles wide and 17 miles long. Sadly, now comes a not so new element of tragedy looters. Today Moore police arrested two men who riffling through the remains of a family’s [...]

Ending Casual Relationships With the Help of Nada Surf — The Fairer Sex Files

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:37 +0000

Sometimes life takes a hard left turn into Awesometown, when you least expect it. When that happens in the middle of a uh…period of sexual freedom, there’s going to be some cleanup to do. Four weeks ago I wrote an article about how I was only interested in casual sexual relationships. It was true, I [...]

Lawton Fort Sill Community Comes Through For Moore Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Nancy Mace — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:40:42 +0000

For the past day and a half we have been collecting donations from the community for the victims of the devastating tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday afternoon, May 20th. We set up in the Sams Club parking lot on Sheridan Road and hit the airwaves asking for your donations. Our community came through with [...]

Teen Who Died of Cancer Gives the World a Heartbreaking Gift

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:28 +0000

Zach Sobiech is singing with the angels now. Zach died Monday at the age of 18 after a battle with cancer, but he left behind more than just memories for those who knew him. After learning that he only had a few months to live, Zach decided to write music as a way to say [...]

Tips For Preparing For A Tornado

James "Bubba" Meeks — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:30 +0000

Tornadoes can strike at anytime and with the recent storms in Moore and Northern Texas, it is now more important than ever to know the warning signs and have a plan in case of these deadly storms were to form in the local communities. Here are the American Red Cross' tips to be aware and prepared for a tornado.

Hero Dad Goes Out to Buy Daughter Ice Cream, Winds Up Stopping Robbery

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:11:44 +0000

A good dad has proven to be an even better Good Samaritan. Frank Ventola ran out to the supermarket in Denver to pick up some ice cream for his daughter last weekend, only to single-handedly stop a man trying to rob Vicodin from the store’s pharmacy. Ventola was on the hunt for coffee ice cream [...]

Help and Donations are Still Needed for the Moore Tornado Relief Efforts!

Critter — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:47:20 +0000

If you didn't make it by Sam's Club and Walmart yesterday (05-21-13) to make a donation to the American Red Cross to assist with the Moore, OK. relief efforts, we'll be here today (05-22-13) from 8:00am until 12:00pm taking your donations.

Check Out the World's Coolest (Or Creepiest) Batman Mustache

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:31:58 +0000

It looks like Batman has given way to Goatee Man. Check out this fella, who could possibly be the world’s most devoted Batman fan. He carefully carved the Caped Crusader’s logo into his facial hair in a move that is sure to win over fans of the superhero franchise, as well as the derision of [...]

How You Can Help The Moore Tornado Relief Effort

James "Bubba" Meeks — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:35 +0000

Townsquare Media is currently at the Sheridan Road Sams/Wal-Mart Parking lot taking in any donations from Food, Diapers, Pet supplies, toiletries. We are also accepting monetary donations where all money donated will go towards the Moore Tornado Relief Effort. We just filled up our first truck from Comanche Home Center and our second truck from [...]

Snowden, 'The Beat Comes' – Free MP3 Download

Cameron Matthews — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:15 +0000

Jordan Jeffares is the brains behind Snowden, a nomadic rock project whose music sounds like apocalyptic yet danceable Britpop. His latest album, ‘No One in Control,’ comes after a period in which he spent years journeying across the continental United States and Europe, picking up striking sonic artifacts along the way. The single ‘The Beat [...]

Townsquare Media Lawton Taking Donations for Moore Tornado Victims

Nancy Mace — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:16:49 +0000

Townsquare Media Lawton (KLAW 101, My 1073 and Z94) will be out in full force Tuesday morning (5/21/2013) at the Walmart / Sams Club on Sheridan Road taking donations for the victims of this horrific storms these past couple of days.

Kindly Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Visit Italy

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:50 +0000

Some days, you make more in tips than others. A woman on Tumblr shared a story about how her waitress mother recently got a $1,000 tip from a customer on a $60 bill. The rather large gratuity came after the woman told the customer how her family is from Italy and she has studied art [...]

Armed Forces Day Parade [PHOTOS]

James "Bubba" Meeks — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:46:02 +0000

This past Saturday was the Armed Forces Day Parade in Lawton. Many people gathered along theh parade round of C Ave and Fort Sill Boulevard to watch the parade and show their support for the U.S Military. Here is a photo slideshow of the Armed Forces Parade:

Fort Sill National Cemetery Memorial Day Program

Nancy Mace — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:27 +0000

A Memorial Day program to remember and honor all military members who have served or are currently serving our Nation will be held at the Fort Sill National Cemetery, 2648 NE Jake Dunn Road in Elgin.

Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.