Local Hero!

‘Pioneer Woman’ Saves Her Tiny Town

Tourists flock to Ree Drummond's hotel and store!

Ree Drummond has saved her dying hometown of Pawhuska, Okla.! The tiny town — with just 3,600 residents and one traffic light — was falling apart before its most famous resident hit the big-time with her Western cooking show. Now it attracts up to 15,000 tourists a day! “Ree has done more for the economy of this town in two years than what has happened the entire 100 years before she became famous,” one local business owner. told The National ENQUIRERRead on for Ree’s story, and click here for more news about Food Network stars ….