Duke Mom – Kristin Thompson – Presented by JCMH – Obstetrics & Gynecology

When a student moves into a new school district, it can be a tough time of transition and figuring out where you fit in. The same goes for the entire family. Kristin Thompson and her family moved to the Duke Public School district and she says that the move has been so seamless and she […]
Duke’s Tabitha Ledbetter – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital

The influence that teachers can have on a student’s life can be more than they realize. Not only do they teach about certain subjects, but they also have the ability to teach about life and be a role model for their students. Tabitha Ledbetter says that she had a few of those throughout her life.“One […]
Duke’s Jackson Zorger – FFA Spotlight – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma

Jackson Zorger Duke High School Duke High School’s Jackson Zorger grew up around livestock and agriculture. It’s a way of life for Zorger and his family who also encouraged him to get involved with the FFA chapter at DHS. “I joined FFA as soon as I was old enough to. I started showing pigs at […]
Duke’s Lance Womack – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Southwest Crop Insurance

The lives of young people can be influenced by a number of things, including the people that they are surrounded by each and every day. Lance Womack says that his family has played a big part in him becoming who he is today. “My family has shaped who and how I am as a person,” […]
2024-2025 Duke Tigers Basketball Preview – Presented by Herring Bank

DUKE TIGERS BOYS Coach: Nick Gable 23-24 Record: 29-2 Last season saw the Tigers reach the Class B semi-finals, but falling to the eventual state champion, Wilson (Henryetta). They will look to get back to the state tournament this season, but in order to do that, they will have to find guys to fill some […]
Duke’s Jackie Gable: Teacher Spotlight – Presented by JCMH Orthopedic Clinic

Teaching English Language Arts to middle school students is no easy task. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Gable of Duke Public Schools takes on the task with pride. Seeing each of her students walk away feeling successful and confident is the goal she sets for her classroom. Teaching in any school means a certain amount of juggling classroom […]