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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

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Peach Festival crowns new royalty
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

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Gregg retires from district attorney’s office
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