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“There’s no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.”Jill ChurchillMother's Day is important. Celebrated in the U.S. on the second Sunday in May, it's a day when we honor those brave women who have born us and blessed us with love beyond measure.

A large crowd attended the recent play performed by the Wetumka High School students and all agreed it was fantastic! Our friend Kassie Ingle directed it. I don't know who was in charge of the makeup and costumes, but they were superb.

FeloniesRoman Johnson – Murder in the first degree, MisdemeanorsByron Harris-Jones – Possession of controlled dangerous substance, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, Matthew Garrett jones – Trespass after being forbidden, Coty Ford – Pos -session of controlled dangerous substance, Car -...

A birthday celebration was held for Liz on Saturday. April 11th at her home in Carson. Her actual birthday was April 10th. The celebration was hosted by her daughter, Jerrye and Mike Giles, granddaughter Rene’ and Jeff Cherry.

Tommy Hamilton, is a 15-year-old freshman at Wetumka High School. Tommy uses Freyja’s 3D Printer which uses both flash forge adventurer 5M Pro, and a flashforge AD5X to make 3D printed projects.

Pictured above are (Left to Right) Jimmy Ayers, David Wilson, Evan Ledo, Wyatt Ulmer, Landen Rippee, Julian Watkins, Geanny Carrillo, Jordynn Harrison, Kaynan Ring, Brandon Garner, Riggin Waugh, Tyson Layne, Elijah Allison

OKLAHOMA CITY — Minimum daily recess time is about to double in Oklahoma elementary schools.A newly enacted law will require 40 minutes of recess per day, up from 20 minutes, for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It will take effect for the 2026-27 school year.

He placed 2nd in Agribusiness and qualified to compete in the state speech contest on Friday, April 24th in Stillwater.

Stu dents in the 7th-12th grade competed to see who’s science project stood out above the rest. Pictured are the top three individuals who were se lected. Left to right: Tara Keesee (First Runner-Up), Liyah Cravatt (First Overall), Tate Keesee (Second Runner-Up).

Zyan Bowman brings the swamp to the stage as Shrek during Wetumka’s school musical, delivering a larger-than-life performance full of humor, heart and just the right amount of ogre attitude. Photos Courtesy of Jennifer Lee (More Inside!)