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Kendrick: A little town with a long memory

Kendrick: A little town with a long memory

Kendrick: A little town with a long memory

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
On an unusually cool and cloudy summer morning, my car kicked up dust as small frogs darted from the gravel road leading to Kendrick.After reading the small amount of history I could find online about the town, I did not really know what to expect.
A large tree lays across the road on Saturday in Oak Park Cemetary. It was knocked down during a storm that hit around 11 p.m. Friday night. Photo/Emily Kalka

A large tree lays across the road on Saturday in Oak Park Cemetary. It was knocked down during a storm that hit around 11 p.m. Friday night. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Storm Damage

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LinkedIn, the fakest place on the internet

LinkedIn, the fakest place on the internet

LinkedIn, the fakest place on the internet

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
I am thrilled to announce that I hate LinkedIn.One of the worst advancements in hiring has to be that godforsaken app. The worst part is that in some fields, especially journalism, it has become a basic requirement.

Meeker FFA introduces new chapter officers

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As the new school year approaches, the Meeker FFA Chapter is proud to introduce its 2026–2027 Chapter Officer Team. These students are committed to serving their fellow members, promoting agricultural education, and leading the chapter throughout the coming year.
Never underestimate Dad’s quest for catfish

Never underestimate Dad’s quest for catfish

Never underestimate Dad’s quest for catfish

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
What a lot of people may not know or remember about my family’s land is that way back in the day, my great-grandfather had a catfish hatchery. Every time we go to the old rock house, my dad will point out where they used to keep the minnows and baby catfish.

Man pleads no contest in gun in jail case

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A man who pulled a gun on a detention officer while being booked at the Lincoln County Jail in September 2024 has pleaded no contest to four counts, including attempt to kill.
Two men observe the roof of the mess hall at the historic Chandler baseball camp. The building was destroyed last Friday night during severe storms that hit the area. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Two men observe the roof of the mess hall at the historic Chandler baseball camp. The building was destroyed last Friday night during severe storms that hit the area. Photo/ Emily Kalka

Severe storms hit Lincoln County

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Severe thunderstorms roared through Lincoln County Fridaynight, causing damage to the Chandlerarea. Among the worst, a building at the historic Chandler Baseball Camp was destroyed.The first round of storms hit the area just before 11 p.m., causing most of the damage.
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