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Newlyweds Are Both Honored as “Teacher of The Year”

Felix Linden and wife Megan are educators in the Oklahoma City public schools. They both were named teacher of the year at their perspective schools and will compete for teach of the year for Oklahoma City School District. When Felix heard the announcement, he could imagine his daddy, who is from Louisiana, smiling and saying “Ain’t dat sumpting?”

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Why Do We Eat Black-Eyed Peas On New Year’s Day?

Southern superstition holds that people who eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day will be blessed with a year›s worth of good luck. But why, exactly, are black-eyed peas lucky — and what›s the story behind the tasty tradition? Here›s what you need to know: Black-eyed peas’ history can be traced back to Africa, but trade routes made them common throughout Europe and India. The medium-sized bean (yes, black-eyed peas are technically beans) made its way to North America via slave ships by the 1700s, according to “Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine One Plate at a Time” by Adrian Miller. The crop became so popular in the Southern U.S., particularly among Native Americans, that many people believed it was native to the Americas.

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Santa comes to Wetumka!

Santa comes to Wetumka!

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Lamar community celebrates with Family Christmas

Lamar community celebrates with Family Christmas

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Graham-Dustin students share their favorite Christmas Memories

I gave Santa chocolate chip cookies. Ona Harjo 7th When I got my phone and when all my family was together. Nessa Barrett 7th My favorite Christmas memory was in 2016 and it was at my aunt’s and all my family was together. We all made gingerbread men and we took Christmas pictures and watched Christmas movies and drank hot cocoa. Jayla Ashely 7th When my dog wasn’t dead. Keylee Palmer 7th When I got to see my uncle that I don’t get to see often. Riley Higgins 7th One of my favorite Christmas memory was when my mom got me and my sister dogs named Loki off of Thor and Zachary Binks of of Hocus Pocus. Serenity Henry 7th When my uncle was here. He was here for 4 days. He brought us things. He is very nice. Tehani Aguilar 7th My favorite Christmas would probably be the year of 2018 because I still had my grandma and we just laughed about everything that day baking cookies, because there was a big mess. Alisha Vannasdall 8th When I still lived in South Africa and I still believed in Santa. I had a big family that loved me and my father was still alive. We also celebrated Christmas in a mansion there. Ruchen van Wyk 8th When 2 years ago we got our birthdate on an ornament and we got tablets, expensive gifts and my favorite dinner, which is hamburger, rice and gravy. And last of all my uncle visited us. Tia Aguillar 8th When I was like 8 my mom bought me and my brothers nerf guns and we went outside and had a nerf war. Brent Vann 8th HIGH SCHOOL My favorite Christmas memory is when we did not do presents so we could save and give to others. We went around giving presents to others. Then when me and my family were done we went home and just spent time with each other. Dakota Robinett 11th The school took me to get a skateboard. Gaven Walls 11th My favorite Christmas memory is when all of my family gets together to have dinner with each other. We have dinner together every Christmas on Christmas day. We also have holiday punch. Nik Fife 11th When I was about 5 or 6 years old my mom bought me a Hot Lava Lamp. I was excited it glowed blue, purple, and red. I loved it. I also got a white blanket with blue flowers. I don’t remember a lot but this is all I remember. Grace Bennett 11th My favorite Christmas memory is when I got a tortoise. He is now 4. Paris P. 11th My favorite Christmas memory was when we had Christmas at my grandma’s house. She cooked dinner and my little cousins came over and we played with them and then got our presents. Adraya McLaud 12th My favorite memory is when I was in the 5th grade. I went to shop with the police officer and got a lot of presents and had a great time with them and I wish I could revisit this. We also ate pizza hut at the end of the day. Adam Hill 12th My favorite Christmas memory was when I was a little kid with my family. They got my favorite toys and they got me bull riding stuff because I wanted to be one. Chaparney Hicks 12th

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Wetumka Senior Citizens enjoy Christmas luncheon

Wetumka Senior Citizens enjoy Christmas luncheon

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