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Chandler’s Karson Wilson (5) goes high for an interception in third quarter of the Lions’ game against Anadarko. Wilson’s interception stopped an Anadarko drive at the Lions’ 24-yard line and Jordan Denson scored on the next play to give Chandler a 22-13 lead. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Karson Wilson (5) goes high for an interception in third quarter of the Lions’ game against Anadarko. Wilson’s interception stopped an Anadarko drive at the Lions’ 24-yard line and Jordan Denson scored on the next play to give Chandler a 22-13 lead. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions fall, 25-23

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Anadarko came from behind in the fourth quarter to hand Chandler its first district loss of the season Friday night.The Lions were up, 23-13, with about four minutes to play in the third quarter, but Anadarko ran a kickoff back for a touchdown and scored what proved to be the winning touchdown when...
Dale’s Lady Pirates hold up the bracket as they celebrate the school’s eighth fastpitch state championship Saturday. Dale beat Warner in the championship game Saturday at Firelake. The game was tied 2-2 in the bottom of the eighth when Holland Herring doubled to drive in Jayse Smith and then scored on a single by Lainey Wilson. Dale pitcher Macy Jones then set the Lady Eagles down in order in the top of the ninth to nail down the win. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s Lady Pirates hold up the bracket as they celebrate the school’s eighth fastpitch state championship Saturday. Dale beat Warner in the championship game Saturday at Firelake. The game was tied 2-2 in the bottom of the eighth when Holland Herring doubled to drive in Jayse Smith and then scored on a single by Lainey Wilson. Dale pitcher Macy Jones then set the Lady Eagles down in order in the top of the ninth to nail down the win. Photo/Rick Hester

DLPs win state

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Dawgs roll , go 7-0

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Davenport’s Bulldogs 45ed Gans Friday night, notching their fifth shutout in seven games and getting their first district win.The Dawgs and Week 10 opponent Wetumka are atop District B-II-4 with 1-0 records.Davenport is off this week before returning Oct. 23 to host Keota.Dawgs head coach Grant...

Stroud falls to Beggs, 27-12

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Seventh-ranked Beggs got out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead and held on to beat Stroud, 27-12, Friday night.The Tigers, who are nearing the end of a brutal stretch of district games against three top-seven teams, now stand at 1-2 in district and 2-4 overall.
A ghost in the office... maybe not...

A ghost in the office... maybe not...

A ghost in the office... maybe not...

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Now, I’ve written in previous columns that I’m still on the fence with the whole ghost thing. Mostly because a lot of ghostly encountersI’veheardabout have a logical, reasonable explanation. However, it’s fun to do paranormal things.
Pictured on the left are the Students of the Month for September from North Rock Creek Middle School. Seventh Grade: Oaklen Danker and Nora Fuller; Eighth Grade: Zoey Benn and Lane Clifton. On the right are the NRC High school Students of the Month for September. Freshman: Lia Swantek and Bryson Malone; Sophomore: Eden Neal and Baron Adcock; Junior: Derek Jackson and Bella Acock; Senior: Carly McCaslin and Hank Aldrich. Photos/Jessica Phillips

Pictured on the left are the Students of the Month for September from North Rock Creek Middle School. Seventh Grade: Oaklen Danker and Nora Fuller; Eighth Grade: Zoey Benn and Lane Clifton. On the right are the NRC High school Students of the Month for September. Freshman: Lia Swantek and Bryson Malone; Sophomore: Eden Neal and Baron Adcock; Junior: Derek Jackson and Bella Acock; Senior: Carly McCaslin and Hank Aldrich. Photos/Jessica Phillips

Applications open for OFE Academic All-State

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The application process forAcademicAll-State through the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence (OFE) is now open, according to a press release from the foundation.OFE selects 100 public school seniors each year for Academic All-State through a selection process that focuses on academic achievement,...

Stroud hires Palmer as new city manager

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The Stroud City Council chose Charles Palmer as the next city manager while also issuing a special award to Stroud Police Officer Brent Berry at its regular meeting on Oct. 8.The Council convened an executive session to discuss the new city manager after listening to a presentation from Oklahoma...
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