Davenport Homecoming Queen

Davenport Homecoming Queen Halle Elmore stands in between her escorts at the basketball homecoming event on Feb. 7 at the school’s game against Oilton. It was a double event, with senior night also taking place.

Gladys Louise Wallace

Gladys Louise Wallace, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 72. She was born on September7,1953,inLindsay, Oklahoma,toLeonand Vera (Brown) Stone.

Gloria Ann Wallace

Gloria Ann Wallace was born on July 27, 1946, to Lee Mack Wallace Sr. “Buck”andLulaMaeSims Wallace. At the time of her birth, her father’s baby brother, BennyWallace Sr., passed away. Gloria passed awayonFebruary10,2026, in Oklahoma City at the age of 79.

Angela Gail (Daniels) Grant

Angela Gail (Daniels) Grant was born in Cushing, OK, on July 3, 1961, to Lloyd Wayne and Donna(Dotson)Daniels.Angela departed this earthly world on February 6, 2026. She spent most of her life in the Stroud Area, where she built a life centered on family, hard work, and caring for others.

Rotarians of the Month named

The Chandler Rotary Club has selected Brooklynn Eyestone, Wyatt Mayer and Brett Ramsey as Rotarians of the Month for February.Brooklyn is the daughter of Bailey Eyestone and JD Eyestone.

Quirk to perform solo

A college student from McLoud is one of ten students who earned the distinction of performing as a soloist at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Concerto-Aria Concert, according to a press release from the university.

Davenport investigation

An investigation has been launched into alleged possible embezzlement by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Public Information Manager Hunter McKee confirmed that they had been asked to investigate by the Davenport Police.

Wrestling regionals next week

Wrestling teams around the state and locally are gearing up for OSSAA Regionals, set to take place next week.Girls’ Regionals will take place from Feb. 16 to 17, with boys’ Regionals set for Feb. 20 to 21.The McLoud girls’ team is coming into regionals strong.

Town Talk

The Kendrick Cemetery Association is holding their annual meeting this Sunday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Kendrick Town Hall. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.The Oklahoma Humanities Book Club is returning to the Stroud Library.