Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, recognizes Trooper Cody Creswell, who is surrounded by his Oklahoma Highway Patrol colleagues on the floor of the Senate. Courtesy Photo

Maysville Elementary School students from Mrs. Shannon's sixth grade class who have reached 50% of their accelerated reader goals for the fourth nine weeks are: (back row, l-r) Khloi Crawford, Coty Ferguson, James Gamble, Nevaeh Andrew-Hayes, (front row, l-r) Maggie Anderson, MaKynna Kesler and Liam McClain. Courtesy photo

The Elmore City-Pernell Elementary School Badgers of the Week for the week of March 31 are Annabell Hatley and Kyler Fitch. Annabell is in Ms. Huebner's class, and Kyler is in Mrs. Anderson's class. Courtesy photo

Dutton receives Tulsa State Fair Ringmasters Scholarship

Maysville 4-H members (l-r) Lawson Thompson, Case Baker and Jaxon Thompson put the finishing touches on their competition plate during the Garvin County 4-H Food Showdown contest April 8. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey