Stroud American

Court appearance in death of Stroud man

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

A Jennings man facing a manslaughter charge or in the alternative negligent homicide after his semi-trailer truck collided with a vehicle driven by a Stroud man who died in the crash has made his initial appearance. Brent Lee Nobles, 43, was charged in Lincoln County District Court March 23.

East Side rodeo

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

East Side Elementary in Chandler held its annual end-of-school rodeo last week for the pre-k classes. The rain held off long enough to provide shady skies and cool temperatures.

Wolff, Seminole win district

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Stroud graduate Brice Wolff was the individual medalist and the Seminole State golf team won the South Central District Championship title recently at the Shawnee Country Club. Wolff, a freshman, had a three-round total of 13-overpar on the par-70 layout for the tournament.

Stroud sports awards

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Stroud High School recently presented its athletic awards for the school year. Those honored are: Football Awards No. 55 Stetson Bunyard Most Valuable Player A-6 Defensive Player of the Year No. 40 Kason Presley Offensive Player of the Year A-6 1st Team All-District Fullback No.

Dale catcher Ethan Douglas eyes an Am-Po baserunner during the first round of the state tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale falls to Am-Po

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Dale High School’s baseball team dropped a 6-4 decision in the quarterfinals of the state tournament but Head Coach Eddie Jeffcoat believes, “We had a good spring season.

The Chandler high School band followed the color guard to lead the parade down Manvel Avenue Saturday and entertained the crowdalong the way. Photo/Brian Blansett

Alumni parade

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Grateful for a long, good life

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Last week I had a doctor’s appointment and during the course of the visit, my physician mentioned that I had what he termed “an important” birthday the previous week. In case anyone cares or is just interested in knowing, I turned 75 a couple of weeks ago.

Graduation, alumni weekend

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Old friends

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

It was the second week of second grade at Fitzhugh when an undersized brownhaired boy with a white spot in his hair showed up. Mrs. Duffer introduced him to us as Nelson McSwain, who would be joining our class. This was an exciting development.

Town Talk

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

My apologies for spelling my friend Janell Kinnamon’s name wrong in last week’s paper. I thought about telling you I put an “e” on the end of her name because my nickname for her is Ja-Nellie. I thought I heard once that honesty is the best policy so I’m coming clean.

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