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McLoud steer wrestler Dally Trussell from McLoud threw his steer Tuesday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo and celebrated with a dive into a large pool of rainwater that collected in the area after an early evening shower. Dally emerged muddy but happy and qualified for the short go-round, and finished seventh in the average on three steers. Photo/Brian Blansett

McLoud steer wrestler Dally Trussell from McLoud threw his steer Tuesday night at the International Finals Youth Rodeo and celebrated with a dive into a large pool of rainwater that collected in the area after an early evening shower. Dally emerged muddy but happy and qualified for the short go-round, and finished seventh in the average on three steers. Photo/Brian Blansett

Freefalling at IFYR

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Royce Gearl Lyon

Royce Gearl Lyon

Royce Gearl Lyon

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Royce Lyon announces his unexpected, yet peaceful, passing from this life to his Heavenly home on July 16, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by loved ones.

Mary Ann Morris

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Mary Ann Morris, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Funeral services for Mary will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, at Parks Brothers Funeral Service Chapel, Chandler, Oklahoma.

Agra school board authorizes super as signer on accounts

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
TheAgra Board of Education authorized Superintendent Delbert Rossiter to serve as a signer on all district checking, savings and investment accounts during a special meeting July 7.

Prague school board approves bond sale

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Prague Board of Education accepted a bid from BOK financial to purchase $840,000 in voter-approved building bonds during a special meeting July 10.BOK submitted the lowest bid, with a net interest cost of $62,882.40 and an average interest rate of 3.743 percent.
Max shows his softer side with some baby chicks. Photo/Beth Young

Max shows his softer side with some baby chicks. Photo/Beth Young

Dog Days of Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Want to see your pup featured in the Lincoln County News? Send in a photo to news@lcnok.com by Monday, 5 p.m., and we’ll choose the top three photos to run in our Dog Days of Summer section. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it this week. Perhaps your pup will be featured next time.

July 31 final day of registration for runoff

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The final day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 25 primary run-off election, Carney School Board and Town ofTryon special elections is Friday, July 31, according to Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley.People eligible to apply are U.S.
In the photo on the left, David Timmons and DaNae Peters perform a scene of “Drop Dead!” On the right, Chris Reed plays Dick Scorcese/Inspector Mounds in “Drop Dead!” Photo/Emily Kalka

In the photo on the left, David Timmons and DaNae Peters perform a scene of “Drop Dead!” On the right, Chris Reed plays Dick Scorcese/Inspector Mounds in “Drop Dead!” Photo/Emily Kalka

Play festival brings comedy, feels to the stage

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
low-budget production, making in rife with slapstick humor.Dani Skelton, who plays aging diva Constance, said the dinner theatre is always going to be funny and light.“I seriously doubt they are going to do the theater that’s going to, you know, make you cry or something.
Sac and Fox PowWow

Sac and Fox PowWow

Sac and Fox PowWow

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Top left, Miss Native UCO Amira Newsom from Oklahoma City (seated) and Téa Tahchawwickah from Pawnee get ready before the Grand Entry on Saturday night at the 61st annual Sac and Fox PowWow, held at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Park south of Stroud.
Virginia “Jewel” (Wooden) Carter

Virginia “Jewel” (Wooden) Carter

Virginia “Jewel” (Wooden) Carter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Virginia Jewel Carter was born onApril 21, 1944, in Chandler, Oklahoma to Robert V. Wooden and Anna E. (Miller) Wooden. Jewel was the youngest of eight children.
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