Megan Gregg (second from right) with her family during a retirement reception in her honor last Friday at the Garvin County Courthouse. Gregg is retiring from a 23-year career in the Garvin County District Attorney’s office. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey

Megan Gregg (second from right) with her family during a retirement reception in her honor last Friday at the Garvin County Courthouse. Gregg is retiring from a 23-year career in the Garvin County District Attorney’s office. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey

Gregg retires from district attorney’s office

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Gregg retires from district attorney’s office
Stratford crowned new Peach Royalty during Saturday’s 50th Annual Peach Festival. This year’s royal court was chosen from among more than 20 candidates who participated in this year’s pageant. The 2026 Peach Royalty includes Peach Queen Shelby Lister (back center), Peach Jr. Queen Lillee Abel (left), Peach Princess Lila Spencer (right), Peach Blossom Elsie Hallmark (front center) and Peach Bud and “Town Best Pick” winner Kendrix Cross (not pictured). For more Peach Festival photos see pg. 13.

Stratford crowned new Peach Royalty during Saturday’s 50th Annual Peach Festival. This year’s royal court was chosen from among more than 20 candidates who participated in this year’s pageant. The 2026 Peach Royalty includes Peach Queen Shelby Lister (back center), Peach Jr. Queen Lillee Abel (left), Peach Princess Lila Spencer (right), Peach Blossom Elsie Hallmark (front center) and Peach Bud and “Town Best Pick” winner Kendrix Cross (not pictured). For more Peach Festival photos see pg. 13.

Stratford celebrates annual Peach Festival

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Photos from the 50th Annual Stratford Peach Festival

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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 

Greg Hendrix Financial Focus

Greg Hendrix Financial Focus

The Hidden Danger of Investing Too Cautiously

Greg Hendrix
Thursday, July 23, 2026
One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals. Many people focus heavily on shortterm losses in the stock market and try to protect their savings by investing conservatively or avoiding stocks altogether.
Jonathan Small, President of Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Jonathan Small, President of Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Worst state lists untethered from reality

Jonathan Small
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Two media outlets recently declared Oklahoma to be among the 10 worst states to move to or live in. But measurement of domestic migration—people moving across state lines—tells a very different story.
Rep. Cynthia Roe

Rep. Cynthia Roe

Progress is Peachy

Rep. Cynthia Roe
Thursday, July 23, 2026
This week, I had the opportunity to attend the Council of State Governments (CSG) Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), where lawmakers from 15 Southern states gather to discuss policy solutions and share ideas on the issues affecting our region.
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Lifestyle 

Changing your approach from cooking for a family to cooking for one or two will take some planning and creativity. (Photo by Adobe Stock Images)

Changing your approach from cooking for a family to cooking for one or two will take some planning and creativity. (Photo by Adobe Stock Images)

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Cooking for one or two: strategies for healthy meals and less waste

Trisha Gedon
Thursday, July 23, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. – Cooking for one or two doesn’t have to mean endless leftovers, oversized portions or wasted food. With some creative planning and a few simple strategies, consumers can prepare healthy, flavorful meals that save time, stretch food dollars and reduce waste.
PAWS Pet of the Week

PAWS Pet of the Week

PAWS Pet of the Week

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Kimiko is a 6-yearold female shorthaired cat weighing just over 5 pounds. Her story is one of quiet courage.
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Obituaries 

Sammie Lou Ladue

Sammie Lou Ladue

Sammie Lou Ladue

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Sammie Lou (Carson) Ladue was born September 30, 1945, in Ada, Oklahoma, to James “Bill” W. Carson and Sammie “Daisy“ Lou (Ward) Carson. She graduated from Byng High School and later married the love of her life, Bruce F. Ladue, on November 13, 1965, in Santa Maria, California.
Jo Dane Rhame

Jo Dane Rhame

Jo Dane Rhame

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Jo Dane Rhame passed away peacefully in Lexington, Oklahoma, July 7, 2026, at the age of 88.
Billy Dean "Bill" Riddle

Billy Dean "Bill" Riddle

Billy Dean “Bill” Riddle

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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.
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