‘Shucked’ performance scores an easy A

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. 23 hrs ago If you saw me during my senior year of high school, you probably would not have been surprised to learn that I played defensive end for my high school football team. I was 6 feet tall, weighed 250 pounds, spent a good deal of … Continue reading ‘Shucked’ performance scores an easy A →

It’s been one hell of a party: Remembering Robert Duvall

From Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Feb 24, 2026 In the world of entertainment, many actors can go their entire careers without ever making a film that truly matters, an iconic film, let alone one that becomes the standard by which all others in the genre are measured. Make one iconic movie and you’re … Continue reading It’s been one hell of a party: Remembering Robert Duvall →

From Bob Wills to Blake Shelton: Oklahoma’s mark on the first 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry

From Southwest Ledger During the dark days of the Great Depression, one essential piece of technology was the radio. After long hours of trying to put food on the table, families gathered around the radio to listen to news, FDR’s Fireside Chats, radio programs and most importantly, music. With the depression, buying records was difficult … Continue reading From Bob Wills to Blake Shelton: Oklahoma’s mark on the first 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry →