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    A FAMILY OF ROYALTY

    2026 MISS JUNIOR SUCKER DAY QUEENThe newest queen in a family whose Sucker Day crowns span three generations.Congratulations, Ellie!

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    Civil War Days

    Civil War Days

    Each year the nation celebrates "President's Day." Most of the "TV"celebrations focused onAbraham Lincoln and the American Civil War. This war happened a long time ago and is well beyond the memory of any living persons, but itis not forgotten.Consider this story.

    Around Town...by John Bill Martin

    An awesome and orderly universeWhen you stop and ponder this awesome and orderly universe that God has placed us in, some very remarkable facts become evident.

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    Wanda Price

    Wanda Price

    Wanda Joan Price passed away Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 85.Joan was born March 30th, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Jack D Skaggs and Annie Marie (Stillwell) Skaggs. Joan graduated from Holdenville High School.
    Jess Freeman

    Jess Freeman

    Jess “Mickey” Freeman Jr. passed away Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 87.Mickey was born April 9th, 1939 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Jess Freeman and Margaret (Alexander) Freeman.He received his Associate Degree from Rose State College.