The Pauls Valley Police Department received the Corporate Citizen of the Year award at the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration Tuesday.

The Pauls Valley Police Department received the Corporate Citizen of the Year award at the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration Tuesday.

Citizens of the year recognized at Chamber celebration

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Pauls Valley’s Chamber of Commerce announced its Citizen of the Year and Corporate Citizen of the...
The 2026 Okie Noodling Queen, Shiane Mann, poses for pictures after being crowned at Saturday’s tournament. News Star photo by Chris Mackey

The 2026 Okie Noodling Queen, Shiane Mann, poses for pictures after being crowned at Saturday’s tournament. News Star photo by Chris Mackey

2026 Okie Noodling Queen advocates for more women in the sport

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Shiane Mann, the 2026 Okie Noodling Queen, wants everyone to participate in noodling and other outdoor activities.“I want to see this get bigger and see more women participate in this stuff,” Mann said. “The outdoors are for everybody.

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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

News Staff
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 

Work in the interim

Work in the interim

Work in the interim

Rep. Cynthia Roe
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Now that the legislative session has concluded, and we have entered the interim period. During this time, our work to studying issues in greater depth and preparing for next year’s session.
SNAP trends headed in the right direction

SNAP trends headed in the right direction

SNAP trends headed in the right direction

Jonathan Small
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The share of Oklahomans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, better known as “food stamps”) has often exceeded the share of Oklahomans living in poverty in recent years, at times by a sizable amount, leading to concerns that fraud may be a growing problem.
The big picture

The big picture

The big picture

Sen. Julia Kirt, Senate Democratic Leader
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Every single day, Oklahomans are facing big challenges, like kids who feel lost learning in the classroom, caregivers who can’t work, and people in prison trying to turn their lives around. We wanted to hear directly from regular citizens, and we’ve heard hundreds of personal stories just this year.
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Lifestyle 

Members of the Pauls Valley High School Class of 2016 gather with Coach Mark Green and the commemorative paw-print paver presented during the class’s 10-year reunion. The tribute honored Principal Kirk Moore, Assistant Principal Chad Chronister, Coach Green, and the Pauls Valley school community for their leadership, service, and lasting impact on students. Courtesy photo

Members of the Pauls Valley High School Class of 2016 gather with Coach Mark Green and the commemorative paw-print paver presented during the class’s 10-year reunion. The tribute honored Principal Kirk Moore, Assistant Principal Chad Chronister, Coach Green, and the Pauls Valley school community for their leadership, service, and lasting impact on students. Courtesy photo

PVHS Class of 2016 honors school leaders during 10-year reunion

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Pauls Valley High School Class of 2016 gathered June 6 at The Vault in downtown Pauls Valley for its 10-year class reunion, celebrating a decade of accomplishments while honoring the educators, staff and leaders who helped shape their high school experience.
Pauls Valley alumni honor actions of school staff

Pauls Valley alumni honor actions of school staff

Pauls Valley alumni honor actions of school staff

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Pauls Valley High School graduating classes of 1967 and 2016, both took time during recent reunions to recognize the courage and character exhibited by current PVHS faculty and staff in responding to a threat at the high school in April of this year, as well as the positive impact the school...
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Obituaries 

Patricia Ann McCoy

Patricia Ann McCoy

Patricia Ann McCoy

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Patricia Ann McCoy, lovingly known as Pat, was born June 23, 1940, in Levelland, Texas. She peacefully passed away June 14, 2026, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, warmth and cherished memories.
Billy Jeff Newby

Billy Jeff Newby

Billy Jeff Newby

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Billy Jeff Newby, born February 10, 1951, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, passed away on June 10, 2026. A devoted family man and steadfast rancher, Jeff’s life was a testament to his deep love for the outdoors, hard work and the cowboy way of life.
Adrienne Grimmett

Adrienne Grimmett

Adrienne Grimmett

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
On June 10, 2026, local treasure Adrienne Grimmett left our lives. She was born in Pauls Valley Sept.
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