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The Elmore City-Pernell cheer squad placed seventh in Class 2A at the OSSAA Competitive Cheer State Championships Sept. 26. Courtesy photo

The Elmore City-Pernell cheer squad placed seventh in Class 2A at the OSSAA Competitive Cheer State Championships Sept. 26. Courtesy photo

Squads compete in State Competitive Cheer

Jennifer Lindsey
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Three local squads competed at the Competitive Cheerleading State Meet Sept. 26.
Pauls Valley’s Raegan Close pitched her 100th strikeout of the season Monday as the Lady Panthers defeated Sulphur 8-2. The Lady Panthers finished their season this week at the regional tournament, tying the schools’ single-season win record with their 26th win of the year. See page 10 for a full recap. Photo by Josh Smith

Pauls Valley’s Raegan Close pitched her 100th strikeout of the season Monday as the Lady Panthers defeated Sulphur 8-2. The Lady Panthers finished their season this week at the regional tournament, tying the schools’ single-season win record with their 26th win of the year. See page 10 for a full recap. Photo by Josh Smith

Close pitches 100th strikeout of the season

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Close pitches 100th strikeout of the season
Sofia Barahona won first place in the third grade division of the Chamber of Commerce’s coloring contest during Saturday’s Brickfest celebration. The coloring contest was open to children in kindergarten thru third grade. Photo by Suzanne Mackey

Sofia Barahona won first place in the third grade division of the Chamber of Commerce’s coloring contest during Saturday’s Brickfest celebration. The coloring contest was open to children in kindergarten thru third grade. Photo by Suzanne Mackey

Brickfest art contests draw all ages

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Artists of all ages gathered to enter work for the first-ever Brickfest art contests, sponsored by...
Panther defense makes a stop against the Dickson Comets during last Friday‘s season opener at Dickson. Photo by Mike Arie

Panther defense makes a stop against the Dickson Comets during last Friday‘s season opener at Dickson. Photo by Mike Arie

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Fast start fades as Panthers drop opener at Dickson, 55-12

Mike Arie
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Pauls Valley Panthers got out to a great start in their season opener at Dickson Friday night.
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