Sports week in photos

Hodge named Beta Sigma Phi Valentine Queen

Psi Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Chapter, Stroud proudly announces Chris Hodge has been selected as its 2025 Valentine Queen.Celebrating Valentine’s Day is a traditional event of the sorority and all chapters of the International organization elect a member to represent them asValentine Queen.

20 -year sentence in manslaughter

A Texas man who was scheduled to go on trial during the current jury term has instead pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to prison.A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court againstTravis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.

Sex offender charged

A Wellston man previously convicted of several felonies faces a new felony count alleging a crime involving minors following his arrest by Lincoln County officers.Steven Ray McAlister, about 43, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan.

Review of sex case

A review of a Chandler woman’s case who was sentenced in 2023 to 30 years in prison for conviction of two felonies has been until March.Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.

Missing award

The other day 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. I’d looked at them several times and they are the kind of photos one always wants to keep.

Charlotte Ann Banks

Charlotte Ann Banks, age 82, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on February 9, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1942, in Oklahoma City to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmore. Charlotte was a vibrant and feisty woman, known for her strong spirit and sense of humor.

Deferred term in assault case

A Prague man who waived his preliminary hearing on a charge of felony assault and battery charge following a reported altercation with his girl friend has entered a no contest plea and has been given a deferred term.

Livestock shows

The Lincoln County Spring Livestock show kicked off on Feb. 17, with events moving up due to the weather. In the top left, seventh-grader James Baker from Meeker shows a heifer during the Dairy Show. Below that, Gracie Dornan from Carney waits for her turn to show, also in the Dairy Show.