Sports

The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. offers a scholarship generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. William “Bill” Ford of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mr. Ford played football under coach Watson at Shawnee High School.

Makai Blades takes first in the 100 meters, state runner-up in the 200, and 6th in the 4x800 relay at the 5A -6A State Track meet in Moore, Oklahoma. Makai is the son of Tanya Nero Blades and grandson of Donnie and Shirley Nero.

Aaliyah Drake, daughter of Felicia Drake and a Junior at Weleetka High School, placed 2nd in the 100 and 200 at the Oklahoma State Track on May 4, 2019. Brennon placed 2nd in the 100 and 3rd in the 200. Their families are very proud of their success at state and is looking forward to next year.

FELONIES Nathaniel Nathan Nash—bringing contraband into jail/penal institution Richard Allen Winn—burglary in the first degree Gary Nuckols—child abuse Ricky Worsham—case transfer from Pontotoc County MISDEMEANORS Zerndorff Billy—bringing contraband into penal institution Nancy Lynn Nash—assault...

Chuck Perry glad to go home after several days in the hospital . . . A special thank you to Frank and Kay Pitcock for the Double Cola. It had been years since we had one and it is still great! It also brought back a lot of memories . . .

PHOTOS BY DANE SMART, TRIBUNE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER

Tanya Nero Blades is one of the track coaches at Glenpool High School in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Tanya is also the parent of two of the members of the high school and junior high track team, Makai and Jordan Blades. Both run the 100 and 200 meters and are part of the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

Robin Lori Cooper was born February 19, 1964 to Robert and Jewel Benham in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Raised in Carson, Oklahoma, she attended Wetumka Public Schools graduating in 1982. During her time at Wetumka High School she enjoyed participating in band, choir, twirling, and school plays.

won 2019 Oklahoma Native All-State Assocation Softball Player. She attends Weleetka Public Schools and is the daughter of Wesley and Martha Van-Meter. Congratulations!