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Humphrey says U.S. is in cultural war

State Rep. Justin “JJ” Humphrey (R-Lane) spoke last week at Fairview Baptist Church about what he sees as a cultural war in the U.S. and encroachment by the federal government on …

Southeastern Golf Classic scheduled for June 11 at Chickasaw Pointe

The Southeastern Golf Classic is scheduled to be played on Friday, June 11 at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club in Kingston. Registration for the Presidential Flight will begin at 7 a.m. followed by a …

Umsted named president of school board

The Durant Board of Education named board member Janie Umsted president of the board during a recent meeting. Board member Joyce Northcutt was named vice president of the board. In other …

Obituaries

Barbara McCollum

Sarah Diane (Williams) Sherrer

Clara M Sanders Schimmel

Grady Eugene Lee

Dee Lawrence “Opie” Burk

Don Michael Haggerty

Staci Leeann Ludlow

Renata F. Fletcher

Hazel LaRue (Prater) Granger

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Bulldogs win bi-district, Rebels cruise on

Calera’s district baseball dominance carried over to the playoffs with an easy bi-district sweep of Watonga while Silo didn’t have a bi-district playoff but still continued its impressive …

May Beef Month in Oklahoma celebrates beef and families that raise it

OKLAHOMA CITY - May is Beef Month and the perfect time to celebrate coming together behind the grill. As families and communities prepare for summer grilling season and celebratory gatherings again, …

Bryan County OHCE members receive top honors

Bryan County Home & Community Education members Frances Speers, Phyllis Bond and Pat Tonubbee were presented with top OHCE awards. Frances Speers, Heart of OHCE For many years, Frances …

Special week recognizes service of OHCE to Oklahoma families and communities

For the better part of a century, Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc. has been dedicated to improving the quality of life of all Oklahomans. Established in 1935, the group will celebrate its …

Book Talk to conclude season

Book Talk will conclude its current season of discussions with its meeting on May 13 at 7:00 p.m. This is a “sharing” meeting, with no common book assigned but with participants …

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