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Fire destroys FFA barn
Last Updated: 10:47 PM 02/08/10
An overnight fire in Tom Bean destroyed a building and killed several dozen head of livestock. The building was part of the Tom Bean FFA program, and the fire has affected the entire community.

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New allegations against owner of seized horses
Last Updated: 6:41 PM 02/08/10
GRAYSON CO., TX - The owner of dozens of seized horses appeared in court today for the first time, six months after authorities rescued the animals from her ranch in Ector. Bells police found more horses she had in her possession that appeared to be too skinny and emaciated.

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Sherman man hit, killed changing tire on U.S. 82
Last Updated: 6:39 PM 02/08/10
SHERMAN, TX - An accident claimed the life of a Sherman man over the weekend when a car hit a 20-year-old while he was changing a tire.

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2 arrested in Denison meth bust
Last Updated: 4:41 PM 02/08/10
DENISON, TX - Grayson County Sheriff's investigators bust two people with meth inside a Denison home Friday.
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Local cowboys to compete in CBS "The Amazing Race" show
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Last Updated: 12:55 AM 02/08/10 - Carter County, OKLA -- A 40,000 mile race around the world, with $1 million at stake - that's the premise of The Amazing Race. Eleven, two-person teams are competing in the reality TV show, including a pair of local ranch-raised cowboys. Shelby Levins reports. (Full Story)
Church group lends helping hand to residents in Altus
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Last Updated: 12:04 AM 02/08/10 - MILL CREEK, OKLA -- The harsh winter storm that hit Oklahoma last month left the city of Altus with a big mess to clean up. But the Johnston Marshall County Baptist Association Disaster Relief team was ready to lend a helping hand. Dara Downs reports. (Full Story)
Sneak peek inside new Choctaw Casino/Resort
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Last Updated: 11:42 AM 02/08/10 - DURANT, OK -- Just two days from Sunday, one of the biggest casino/resorts in our area will open its doors. The new Choctaw Casino and Resort will provide not only a huge draw for tourists, but hopefully a major boost to the local economy. The grand opening isn't until Tuesday, but Maddie Garrett brings us a sneak peak inside. (Full Story)
New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl
Last Updated: 11:04 AM 02/08/10 - MIAMI (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have capped their fairy tale
season with a strong victory in Super Bowl 44. They've beaten the
Indianapolis Colts 31-17, thanks partly to a fourth quarter interception by Tracy Porter, who ran 74 yards for a touchdown. It was the Saints first Super Bowl apppearance. (Full Story)
Could a pro football team be coming to Ardmore?
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Last Updated: 8:55 PM 02/07/10 - ARDMORE -- Oklahoma is a state that prides itself on its college football teams, but has never had a professional team to call its own. Now there's a new team in Ardmore that hopes to become Oklahoma's first NFL team. (Full Story)
People take "Polar Bear Plunge" for a good cause
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Last Updated: 11:35 PM 02/06/10 - DURANT -- When it's 37 degrees outside, most people can't imagine jumping into an ice cold swimming pool. But that’s exactly what more than two dozen people did today in the name of a good cause. (Full Story)
Taste of Durant held at SOSU
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Last Updated: 11:17 PM 02/06/10 - DURANT, OK--Restaurants in Durant were highlighted at a special event, Saturday, on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. (Full Story)
Family searching for clues on loved ones death
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Last Updated: 10:56 PM 02/06/10 - SHERMAN, TX-- Sherman Police aren't calling Latisha Rae Colson's 2009 murder a cold case just yet, but with no details in almost a year, her family is still searching for answers, and hoping they will soon find the closure they need. (Full Story)
Investigators say Georgia cold case solved with Texoma arrest
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Last Updated: 11:24 PM 02/05/10 - MARIETTA -- One man is jailed in Texoma, for what authorities say is a cold case murder out of Georgia. The killing happened more than three decades ago, and more than 1,000 miles away. But now authorities say they've solved the case with an arrest made in Marietta, Oklahoma. (Full Story)
Leon Sherrer honored in Durant
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Last Updated: 10:58 PM 02/05/10 - DURANT, OK--For three generations, Sherrer's Restaurant in Durant has been a staple in the community. Homemade pies and hearty burgers are just a few reasons locals say they keep coming back. (Full Story)
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Sooners cited for shoplifting
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Last Updated: 11:08 PM 02/08/10 - Oklahoma freshmen basketball players Andrew Fitzgerald and Steven Pledger were cited for shoplifting at a department store in Norman, just hours after the Sooners upset Texas on Saturday. (Full Story)
Longhorns slide continues against #1 Kansas
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Last Updated: 11:05 PM 02/08/10 - Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night and the Jayhawks easily handled an opponent that a few weeks ago was supposed to challenge them for the Big 12 title. (Full Story)
New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl
Last Updated: 11:04 AM 02/08/10 - MIAMI (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have capped their fairy tale
season with a strong victory in Super Bowl 44. They've beaten the
Indianapolis Colts 31-17, thanks partly to a fourth quarter interception by Tracy Porter, who ran 74 yards for a touchdown. It was the Saints first Super Bowl apppearance. (Full Story)
Emmitt Smith elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Last Updated: 8:59 AM 02/07/10 - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith lead a class of seven new members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Full Story)
Oklahoma holds off No. 9 Texas 80-71
Last Updated: 9:00 AM 02/07/10 - NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Tommy Mason-Griffin scored 24 points, Cade Davis added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the second double-double of his career and Oklahoma beat No. 9 Texas 80-71 on Saturday in a game dedicated to the memory of late Sooners star Wayman Tisdale. (Full Story)
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Golden Apple Award: Lori McCoy, Durant H.S.

Last Updated: 8:09 AM 02/09/10 - They impact the leaders of tomorrow and get little in return. So as part of a new weekly segment on First News A.M. we wanted to show our appreciation for our local teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the classroom. We both were able to travel to Durant to meet a teacher who does just that. Here's our first ever Golden Apple Award. (Full Story)
Sweets for the Sweet: Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies

Last Updated: 7:43 AM 02/09/10 - This week is sweets for the sweet week on First News AM. Today we are making heart shaped Valentine's Day sugar cookies. (Full Story)
Romance in Bonham

Last Updated: 7:19 AM 02/09/10 - It is time for the 5th Annual Romance in Bonham. Romance authors will share a little about themselves and the inspiration behind the books they have written. (Full Story)
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CASA's Chocolate Indulgence Event

Last Updated: 7:34 AM 02/05/10 - CASA of Grayson County is gearing up for their Chocolate Indulgence event. (Full Story)
Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert

Last Updated: 8:05 AM 02/02/10 - It is almost time for the Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Choctaw Event Center. (Full Story)
Go Red for Women event held in Denison

Last Updated: 6:42 PM 02/01/10 - DENISON, TX - One local agency stepped up the fight against heart disease this morning in Denison. The goal of the 'Go Red for Women' luncheon is to show that just as many women suffer from heart disease as men. (Full Story)
St. Mary's Catholic School Casino Night
Last Updated: 7:44 AM 01/27/10 - St. Mary's Catholic School is hosting a casino night and they need your help to make this year another success! This is a big fundraiser for the school, this year they are hoping to raise $80,000. (Full Story)
Atoka Fire Truck Parade and Chili Cook Off
Last Updated: 8:05 AM 01/22/10 - Join the over 400 Firefighters as they come to Atoka for the Fire Truck Parade 6:00 PM and the Atoka Main Street Chili Cook Off 5:00 – 7:00pm Friday Night, Jan 22nd, 2010. (Full Story)
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