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Volunteers and workers at May Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram handed out coats to children at its coat drive on Oct. 25. The dealership had 400 winter coats available in every size and color. They also had games, face painting, a petting zoo and a food truck. The event ran from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. or they ran out of coats. Volunteers from The Chosen House and other local organizations helped out during the event. Photo/Emily Kalka

Volunteers and workers at May Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram handed out coats to children at its coat drive on Oct. 25. The dealership had 400 winter coats available in every size and color. They also had games, face painting, a petting zoo and a food truck. The event ran from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. or they ran out of coats. Volunteers from The Chosen House and other local organizations helped out during the event. Photo/Emily Kalka

Coat give-away

News Staff
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Chandler senior Landon Gray focuses as he plays the trumpet upside down. He is a member of the Chandler marching band, The Pride of Chandler, and often volunteers to play TAPS at the funerals of veterans. Photo/ Jennifer Pryor

Chandler senior Landon Gray focuses as he plays the trumpet upside down. He is a member of the Chandler marching band, The Pride of Chandler, and often volunteers to play TAPS at the funerals of veterans. Photo/ Jennifer Pryor

Landon Gray: No limits

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
In some ways, Landon Gray shouldn’t be here.In October 2016, at the age of eight, he suffered constant strokes and was diagnosed with a rare condition -- central nervous system vasculitis.According to the Vasculitis Foundation, it affects 2.4 cases per 1 million people every year.
HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

News Staff
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
There were some great Halloween costumes around Lincoln County last week.Above, the Harroff and Dearman family brought their A game to the annual Trick of Treat on Manvel Avenue in Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett Below, the Stroud High School band.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Above left, Darius Wade (3) makes a cut during Chandler’s 3912 win over Sperry. Wade ran for two touchdowns and caught a pass for a third. Photo/Brian Blansett Above center, Alison Radcliffe of the Chandler flag corps waits on the field before the game.

Eight felonies filed

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
A Harrah man faces eight felonies, several of which are related to pornography and child abuse material involving juveniles.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Oct. 28, 2025 against Jerod Arthur Deatherage, 37.

Lincoln County Commissioners

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Lincoln County commissioners this week approved their meeting schedule for 2026 and the 2026 holiday schedule as well.Following a lengthy discussion, they approved the purchase of a Cushman golf cart for the safety director.

Jerseys for turkeys

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Stroud High School football team is on a mission to collect turkeys from the community to donate to the Stroud Food Pantry. In exchange, you can get a retired gameday jersey.

Davenport falls to Covington, Coyle up next

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Davenport turned the ball over four times in the first half and dropped a district contest 52-24 to Covington-Douglas.It sets up a must win game for the Bulldogs Thursday night at home against Coyle. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m., Coach Grant Powell says, with senior festivities starting at 6:30 p.m.
Chandler defensive coordinator Fred Peery talks to the unit during a first-half timeout during the Lions’ 39-12 win over Sperry Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler defensive coordinator Fred Peery talks to the unit during a first-half timeout during the Lions’ 39-12 win over Sperry Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions cruise past Sperry

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Chandler finally got to play four quarters of football Friday night, beating Sperry, 39-12, in a district game and clinching a playoff spot.It was a change of script from the Lions’ last three games, but a familiar plot.
Jacob Beck collects a pass and looks upfield. A senior, Beck finished the game with 58 yards receiving, 24 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Photo/Beth Young

Jacob Beck collects a pass and looks upfield. A senior, Beck finished the game with 58 yards receiving, 24 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Photo/Beth Young

Tigers clinch district

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Stroud Tigers plowed through Hennessey, 52-3, on Senior Night Friday and racked up their fourth consecutive district championship.The Tigers clinched the District 2A-II1 title, even though they still have a game left at Luther Friday night.
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