A concerned citizen was able to corral a horse found running loose on Pauls Valley city streets in a local cemetery last week until animal welfare officials and local law enforcement could locate the owner. Photo courtesy of Pauls Valley Animal Welfare

A concerned citizen was able to corral a horse found running loose on Pauls Valley city streets in a local cemetery last week until animal welfare officials and local law enforcement could locate the owner. Photo courtesy of Pauls Valley Animal Welfare

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Community works together to corral horse, find owner

Suzanne Mackey
Thursday, July 16, 2026
An emergency call about a horse running loose on South Chickasaw Street in Pauls Valley last week,...
Charlie Herbert, the 2025-2026 Wynnewood Round-Up Club Rodeo Queen, takes a spin around the arena during Saturday night’s rodeo. Courtesy photo by Don Coffey

Charlie Herbert, the 2025-2026 Wynnewood Round-Up Club Rodeo Queen, takes a spin around the arena during Saturday night’s rodeo. Courtesy photo by Don Coffey

68th Annual Wynnewood Rodeo

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Photo gallery from Saturday night at the 68th Annual Wynnewood Rodeo. The Stratford Round-Up Club will take over the county’s rodeo action this weekend hosting the Stratford Rodeo July 16-18 at 8 p.m. nightly.

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Brooke Saunders, Mia Knight, Londyn Boone, Emery Powell, Izabella Davis, Zaiyah Uduezue, Finley Steen and Deonni Stewart. Courtesy photo

Brooke Saunders, Mia Knight, Londyn Boone, Emery Powell, Izabella Davis, Zaiyah Uduezue, Finley Steen and Deonni Stewart. Courtesy photo

Armor Elite: Chickasaw-led youth basketball team joins Nike program

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
When Ellis Knight and his friend, Vic Saunders, founded and started coaching Armor Elite in 2021, they had no way of knowing that within five years they would join a prestigious Nike powered program.
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Opinion 

Are your protection plans in place?

Are your protection plans in place?

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Are your protection plans in place?

Jasen Agee
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, it can be quite a lot — and that’s why it’s important to have the right protection plan in place.
Oklahoma’s progress is undeniable

Oklahoma’s progress is undeniable

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Oklahoma’s progress is undeniable

Jonathan Small
Thursday, July 16, 2026
This year, Democratic candidates have argued that Oklahoma is in far worse shape after years of Republican control. As someone who began his government career working in Oklahoma’s executive branch when Democrats were in charge, I can tell you that is not true.
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PAWS Pet of the Week

PAWS Pet of the Week

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PAWS Pet of the Week

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Kimiko is a 6-yearold female shorthaired cat weighing just over 5 pounds. Her story is one of quiet courage.
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Obituaries 

Sammie Lou Ladue

Sammie Lou Ladue

Sammie Lou Ladue

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Sammie Lou (Carson) Ladue was born September 30, 1945, in Ada, Oklahoma, to James “Bill” W. Carson and Sammie “Daisy“ Lou (Ward) Carson. She graduated from Byng High School and later married the love of her life, Bruce F. Ladue, on November 13, 1965, in Santa Maria, California.
Jo Dane Rhame

Jo Dane Rhame

Jo Dane Rhame

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Jo Dane Rhame passed away peacefully in Lexington, Oklahoma, July 7, 2026, at the age of 88.
Billy Dean "Bill" Riddle

Billy Dean "Bill" Riddle

Billy Dean “Bill” Riddle

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Billy Dean “Bill” Riddle, 89, of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, entered heaven’s gates to receive his ultimate healing on July 6, 2026.
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