Crews were still finishing up a new controlled-access entry foyer at the high school last week. The vestibule includes a service window to allow visitors to interact with office staff without needing to enter the building. All four school sites will have similar controlled-access entry areas this year. School Superintendent Brett Knight said the old entry doors (to the right of this photo) will be removed and replaced with solid windows. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey
Sandra Alexander plans for the new school year Tuesday. She will teach Whitebead School’s new STEM classes. News Star Photo by Jennifer Lindsey
City of Pauls Valley seal
Parade participants throw water balloons at the crowd during Monday's Water Fight Parade. News Star Photo by Chris Mackey.
Chickasaw Lighthorse Officers Wes Harden, Jerald McDonald and Dalton Reed stand with the bronze, larger-than-life Chickasaw Lighthorse monument created by artist James Blackburn. Courtesy Photo
2026 Oklahoma Business Week Champion Team, from left to right, Lydia Gee (College Leader), Isabella McCoy, Michael Scott (Dean), Thomas Gillenwater, Tayler Spaulding, Lillian Harper, Danielle Botes, Stacey Bolin (Camp Director), Breanna Larsen, Taya Underwood (Company Advisor), Buddy Abney. Photo courtesy ECU