The City of Pauls Valley held a retirement reception at City Hall Tuesday for Pauls Valley Street and Sanitation Supervisor Hershel Dobbins (far right), who has been employed with the city for more than 45 years. Dobbins is pictured with his wife, Ginger, and daughter, Morgan. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey

As host of the 16th Annual Pauls Valley Marching Band Championships, the Pride of the Valley participated in Saturday morning's marching band competition as an exhibition band. News Star photo by Chris Mackey