Lincoln County News

Applications open for scholarships

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame has opened up applications for its annual Oklahoma Scholarship Competition. According to a press release from the organization, more than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants are available.

Wellston’s Lady Tigers pose Saturday night with the championship plaque from the Davenport Hardwood Classic. The WLTs beat Meeker, 27-21, in the championship game to remain unbeaten. Photo/Jeremy Self

WLTs go to 16-0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Wellston’s Lady Tigers kept their unbeaten record intact and captured their third straight Davenport Hardwood Classic championship with a 27-21 win over Meeker Saturday night.The WLTs are 16-0 and ranked No. 10 in Class A, while Meeker goes to 5-7.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Far left, Chandler’s Zaedyn Hankins (3) puts in a reverse layup in the Lions’ win over Ripley at the Ripley tournament last Friday.

Chandler’s Landon Earp dominates his opponent during the Lions’ home dual against Star Spencer. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler’s Landon Earp

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Back to court next week in cruelty case

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.Jerry Hine appeared before District Judge Sarah Bridge on Jan. 13 on the felony disposition docket with his attorney, Kimberly Miller, who requested that they return on Jan.

Wellston senior Alexis Fowble (2) passes off a drive during the Lady Tigers’ win over Oilton in the first round of Davenport’s Hardwod Classic last Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Wellston

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Old photos

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The other day when I started thinking about a topic for this column, I began searching for some old photos sent to me several years ago.Now I’m not sure about some of you, but I told myself I’d placed them in a spot where they would be easy to find.

Dale school board meets

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Dale Board of Education members have approved updating First United Bank signatures to current signatures for Will Jones, Erick Muncy and Tonya Landreth removing Charlie Dickinson, Ky Wilkins and Paula Ramsey.School Supt.

The recent graduates of Hope Builders’ first Journey Hope class celebrate with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Monday. Photo/Emily Kalka

Community program teaches hope

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

In a room tucked away on the second floor of the Hope Builders Society office on Seventh Street, a group of people gathered, some helping themselves to fruit and snack trays along the side of the room, others seated and chatting.

Formal charges filed in Meeker shooting

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Formal felony charges have been filed against a landlord in Meeker who was shot and injured on New Year’s Eve morning after he pointed a handgun at a Lincoln County deputy who had responded to a call that morning.

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