FDNY and NYPD patches sit alongside photographs of first responders at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum on Sept. 8, 2026. (Brinklee Stegall/Gaylord News)

FDNY and NYPD patches sit alongside photographs of first responders at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum on Sept. 8, 2026. (Brinklee Stegall/Gaylord News)

25 years after 9/11, memorials work to keep memories alive for new generations

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the gap between memory and history is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing memorial museums.

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Paoli Elementary School Students of the Month for August are, from left, Talon Bryant, Nolan Todd, Abby Salcedo, Karter Collins, Killian Ward, James Mooney, Paige Nowlin and Enderson Hillhouse. Courtesy Photo

Paoli Elementary School Students of the Month for August are, from left, Talon Bryant, Nolan Todd, Abby Salcedo, Karter Collins, Killian Ward, James Mooney, Paige Nowlin and Enderson Hillhouse. Courtesy Photo

Paoli announces August Students of the Month

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Paoli Schools recently recognized students earning accolades as students of the month for August. Paoli Elementary School Students of the Month for August are Talon Bryant, Karter Collins, Nolan Todd, Abby Salcedo, Killian Ward, James Mooney, Enderson Hillhouse and Paige Nowlin.
OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson announces retirement

OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson announces retirement

OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson announces retirement

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 9, 2026) — Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Executive Director David Jackson will retire June 30, 2027, concluding a distinguished 31 year career with the association, including 11 years of service as executive director.
Based on their research studies, Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M cattle experts recommend stocking a base cowherd at a conservative rate, which gives producers better options for managing drought conditions. Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture

Based on their research studies, Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M cattle experts recommend stocking a base cowherd at a conservative rate, which gives producers better options for managing drought conditions. Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture

Research shows severe temperatures in the southeast impact cattle production

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. – Reduced rainfall and weeks of hot, even record-breaking temperatures are decreasing forage production and nutritional quality in cattle, potentially impacting their health and production.
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Sports 

Gabby Sanchez (left) and Hannah White (right) of Pauls Valley. Photos by Don Coffey

Gabby Sanchez (left) and Hannah White (right) of Pauls Valley. Photos by Don Coffey

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Close takes top honors, Lady Panthers secure second straight team victory

Mike Arie
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Pauls Valley Panthers and Lady Panthers wrapped up a successful week of competition at the Madill Wildcat Run. Panther senior Rylan Close took top honors in the 128-runner 5K field, clocking an impressive 17:28.3 to edge out Madill’s Jayden Barbosa (17:39.3).
Lindsay Leopards and CCS face off around the 40 yard line.

Lindsay Leopards and CCS face off around the 40 yard line.

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Lindsay falls short against CCS

Jennifer Lindsey
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Leopards ran out of time as a fourth-quarter comeback fell short Thursday night in a 17-12 loss against Community Christian School.
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Opinion 

Jonathan Small, President of Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Jonathan Small, President of Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Rail plan will likely boost homeless problems, crime

Jonathan Small
Thursday, September 10, 2026
In multiple states, failing large-scale public transit projects have produced demands for state-taxpayer-funded bailouts. This has happened in California, New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania, to name just a few.
Rep. Cynthia Roe

Rep. Cynthia Roe

Oklahoma healthcare updates

Rep. Cynthia Roe
Thursday, September 10, 2026
There are a lot of healthcare changes in store for our state! The first is that Oklahoma secured $223,476,948.62 through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The second is that changes are coming to the SoonerCare/Medicaid program.
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Lifestyle 

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Unfailing forgiveness

Pastor Mike Deviney
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Good day, Reader, Have you ever stopped to think of how perfect life must have been for Adam and Eve while living in the Garden of Eden? No hard working in the sense of managing a garden for food.
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The church belongs to Christ

Bill Jones,
Thursday, August 27, 2026
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate” (Matthew 23:37-38).
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Obituaries 

Omeda Joy Lawson

Omeda Joy Lawson

Omeda Joy Lawson

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Omeda Joy Lawson passed away peacefully in Texas August 31, 2026. She was born March 25, 1935, in Elmore City, Oklahoma, and lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, generosity and practical wisdom.
Charles Wendell Roady

Charles Wendell Roady

Charles Wendell Roady

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Charles Wendell Roady, 77, of Elmore City, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, surrounded by family, after a lifelong battle with heart disease. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Elmore City, with Rio Taylor officiating.
Donnie Howard Higginbottom

Donnie Howard Higginbottom

Donnie Howard Higginbottom

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Donnie Howard Higginbottom passed away August 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 78.
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