August 16’s New York Times “Connections” #1162 is an intriguing word game that challenges you to spot shared themes among terms. It’s accessible for most casual puzzlers, and especially appealing to musical theater fans keen to spot lyrical or stage references.

In a moment of unexpected celebration, Belton High School senior Malachi Santana received a flood of congratulatory messages for a prestigious musical theater award. Though initially unsure of the distinction, Santana soon realized it was, in his words, a “huge deal.”

Latimer County Arts Council is gearing up for a lively summer production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” Aspiring performers can audition on April 10-11 at Mitchell Auditorium, located on the Eastern Oklahoma State College campus. This classic show is poised to bring Broadway magic to local audiences.