Gene Pool hikes in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area to prepare for his upcoming six-week hike on the Colorado Trail.

Gene Pool hikes in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area to prepare for his upcoming six-week hike on the Colorado Trail.

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Local hiker sets out on the Colorado Trail

Thursday, July 9, 2026

The meaning of the term “walking distance” varies from person to person, but it means the longest for thru-hikers like Gene Pool.The Lindsay resident, who often forgoes vehicles to walk to church, stores and other locations, will be hiking the Colorado Trail during the next six weeks.

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OSU’s Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Lab, located inside the Noble Research Center, focuses on identifying pests and pathogens and working with producers to develop solutions. Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture

OSU’s Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Lab, located inside the Noble Research Center, focuses on identifying pests and pathogens and working with producers to develop solutions. Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture

How an OSU laboratory is helping Oklahoma fight insect pests and plant diseases

Dean Ruhl
Thursday, July 9, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. – Sitting at her laboratory station, Jen Olson meticulously places the alfalfa segments into the petri dish.
Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Scott Wood takes his oath of office, administered by Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, June 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of Chickasaw Nation.

Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Scott Wood takes his oath of office, administered by Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, June 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of Chickasaw Nation.

Scott Wood sworn in as Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Scott Wood took his oath of office as Lt. Governor of the Chickasaw Nation June 26. He succeeds former Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby, who was sworn in as Governor after 10 consecutive term Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby resigned the office effective June 26.
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Brooke Saunders, Mia Knight, Londyn Boone, Emery Powell, Izabella Davis, Zaiyah Uduezue, Finley Steen and Deonni Stewart. Courtesy photo

Brooke Saunders, Mia Knight, Londyn Boone, Emery Powell, Izabella Davis, Zaiyah Uduezue, Finley Steen and Deonni Stewart. Courtesy photo

Armor Elite: Chickasaw-led youth basketball team joins Nike program

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
When Ellis Knight and his friend, Vic Saunders, founded and started coaching Armor Elite in 2021, they had no way of knowing that within five years they would join a prestigious Nike powered program.
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Opinion 

Putting patients first at the Capitol

Putting patients first at the Capitol

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Putting patients first at the Capitol

Rep. Cynthia Roe
Thursday, July 9, 2026
One of the most rewarding parts of serving in the Legislature is being able to bring my more than 40 years of health care experience to the Capitol every day. I have always believed good public policy starts with improving the health and well-being of the people of Oklahoma.
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PAWS Pet of the Week

PAWS Pet of the Week

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PAWS Pet of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Wreck is a 9-year-old mixed breed male, who is an owner surrender due to owner health issues. He is 64.3 pounds and has been neutered.
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Obituaries 

Billy Dean "Bill" Riddle

Billy Dean "Bill" Riddle

Billy Dean “Bill” Riddle

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Billy Dean “Bill” Riddle, 89, of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, entered heaven’s gates to receive his ultimate healing on July 6, 2026.
Wayne Yandell

Wayne Yandell

Wayne Yandell

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Farrell “Wayne” Yandell, 90, of Lindsay, Oklahoma, passed away June 27, 2026, at the OKC Baptist Village. He was born June 24, 1936, to Clifford James and Cleo Montgomery Yandell, and graduated from Lindsay High School in 1954. Wayne worked for the Lindsay Post Office for 35 years.
Patricia Ann McCoy

Patricia Ann McCoy

Patricia Ann McCoy

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Patricia Ann McCoy, lovingly known as Pat, was born June 23, 1940, in Levelland, Texas. She peacefully passed away June 14, 2026, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, warmth and cherished memories.
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