Snow causes game delays, cancellations | Sports
3 days ago · Snow caused a flurry of changes in the local sports schedule this week. All seven athletic departments in Stephens County were impacted by the snow that doused the area Wednesday night and Thursday. All Thursday activities were either canceled or postponed, and four of five basketball tournaments ...
DMS honors veterans with tribute ceremony
Nov 9, 2024 · Duncan Middle School hosted its tribute to veterans just ahead of Veterans Day to bring special recognition to all who served their country. DMS Assistant Principal Amie Moore said they wanted to host this event early to give the veterans an …
All Aboard: Kiddieland Express Holiday Experience to bring family …
Dec 5, 2024 · The Kiddieland Express Holiday Experience launched two years ago to bring family fun to the community. For the third year, Kiddieland Park will transform into a winter wonderland for area families to enjoy the warmth of the holiday season at Fuqua Park East this month.
Emily Callahan fills role of President and CEO at Feed the Children
3 days ago · OKLAHOMA CITY — A Duncan native stepped into her newest role as CEO and President with Feed the Children in Oklahoma this month. Emily Callahan took on the leadership at the global organization beginning January 2025. Callahan, raised in Duncan, graduated in 1996 and is the daughter of Floyd and ...
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4 days ago · Duncan, OK (73533) Today. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 37F.
SCHS Column: Long-staying cats in search of forever homes
4 days ago · With the cold weather continuing to loom over the county, The Banner staff wanted to take this opportunity to recognize some long-staying shelter cats as part of Stephens County Humane Society’s Take Out Tuesday program this week, as well as provide a few winter weather tips for animals. Julia ...
Column: Take the leap into 2025 with confidence | Opinion ...
Dec 29, 2024 · A new year brings new adventures around every corner. It’s also a clean slate for a brand new start. Stepping into a new year is a lot like stepping into the unknown – it’s unfamiliar territory, but there’s excitement in starting something new or different every time.
Strength training program coming to Duncan
6 days ago · A quality of life class for older adults will come to Duncan at the end of January. The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, hosted by Oklahoma State University Extension Office, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday and Friday, beginning Jan. 28 at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. The class will run ...
Bill to require Ten Commandments in Oklahoma classrooms …
4 days ago · Louisiana passed a similar law requiring school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. Enforcement of the law is blocked in five Louisiana school districts after a federal judge deemed it unconstitutional and overtly religious.. In 2015, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the removal of a statue of the Ten Commandments from the state Capitol, finding it a violation of the state Constitution.
DPD warns of ongoing scams | Community | duncanbanner.com
5 days ago · Duncan Police are warning of scams circulating in the community. According to DPD, the department has received multiple reports of possible scams. Reports indicate the scams are happening via phone and email with the ultimate goal of obtaining money. Police said the emails and calls claim a family ...