The Wynnewood Savages moved into second place in District A-I-2 after a decisive 41-12 win against Minco last week. Photo by Don Coffey

The Wynnewood Savages moved into second place in District A-I-2 after a decisive 41-12 win against Minco last week. Photo by Don Coffey

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Wynnewood wins and improves district ranking

Jennifer Lindsey
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Wynnewood moved into second place in District A-I-2 after a decisive 41-12 victory over Minco.
Elmore City-Pernell's Colt Matthews (#10) runs behind the block of Eli McConnell (#72) and Devin Stanley (#52) during Friday's game at Velma-Alma. Photo by Mike Arie

Elmore City-Pernell's Colt Matthews (#10) runs behind the block of Eli McConnell (#72) and Devin Stanley (#52) during Friday's game at Velma-Alma. Photo by Mike Arie

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Wild fourth-quarter kickoff returns propel Velma past Elmore City

Mike Arie
Thursday, October 22, 2026
VELMA — In a winless battle between Class B1, District 4 teams, Velma-Alma answered a game-tying...
Whitebead teacher Rebecca Miller receives the Pauls Valley Foundation for Academic Excellence's Colley Family Grant Oct. 14, awarded to the third highest scoring grant application. Pictured left to right are Alice Babcock, Helen Newton, Anna Colley Newton, Erin Colley Babcock, Miller, and Ruth Anne Colley. Courtesy photo

Whitebead teacher Rebecca Miller receives the Pauls Valley Foundation for Academic Excellence's Colley Family Grant Oct. 14, awarded to the third highest scoring grant application. Pictured left to right are Alice Babcock, Helen Newton, Anna Colley Newton, Erin Colley Babcock, Miller, and Ruth Anne Colley. Courtesy photo

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PV, Whitebead teachers awarded classroom grants

Thursday, October 22, 2026

The Pauls Valley Foundation for Academic Excellence awarded more than $27,000 in grants last week to teachers at Pauls Valley and Whitebead schools for educational classroom projects to be completed during the 20262027 school year.The PVFAE Grants to Teachers and Schools are awarded annually for...

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News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Antioch first Tuesday lunch is cancelled for November. In its stead, the annual Antioch Thanksgiving Family meal will be November 14 at 6 p.m.

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Lauren Earp elected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Lauren Earp of Elmore City was recently elected to membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Oklahoma State University.
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Sports 

Rachel Huggans, of Pauls Valley, and Everson Wendt, of Florianopolis, Brazil, claimed the first place spot in the Open Mixed Doubles bracket of PVTRA’s Wacker Tennis Classic Oct. 4. Photo courtesy of PVTRA

Rachel Huggans, of Pauls Valley, and Everson Wendt, of Florianopolis, Brazil, claimed the first place spot in the Open Mixed Doubles bracket of PVTRA’s Wacker Tennis Classic Oct. 4. Photo courtesy of PVTRA

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Wacker Tennis Classic crowns champions despite weather delays

Jennifer.lindsey@gcnews-star.com
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Eventually, the game played on, after weather forced a 24-hour postponement of the Pauls Valley Tennis and Racquet Association’s Wacker Tennis Classic Oct. 3.
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Opinion 

Melissa Koesler Garvin County Extension Direstor

Melissa Koesler Garvin County Extension Direstor

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Estimating hay needs

Mark Z. Johnson,
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Some basic rules of thumb to follow when determining the hay supplies you will need to sustain your cow herd over the next few months: 1..Determine your average mature cow size. This can be done by weighing your 4- to 7-year-old cows and calculating the average weight.
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Lifestyle 

Community members practice their CPR skills during a recent CPR Certification class at First United Bank in Pauls Valley. The bank plans to offer the certification class to the community again in the spring. Photo courtesy of First United Bank

Community members practice their CPR skills during a recent CPR Certification class at First United Bank in Pauls Valley. The bank plans to offer the certification class to the community again in the spring. Photo courtesy of First United Bank

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CPR Certification

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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The Antioch ABC OHCE club of Garvin County recently made a donation to the Purcell First Christian Church in memory of fellow club member Jeanne Rowlett. Pictured left to right are Pastor Robert Ferris, Church Treasurer Carma Taylor, Antioch ABC President Chestine Box and club and church member Carol Darrow. Courtesy Photo

The Antioch ABC OHCE club of Garvin County recently made a donation to the Purcell First Christian Church in memory of fellow club member Jeanne Rowlett. Pictured left to right are Pastor Robert Ferris, Church Treasurer Carma Taylor, Antioch ABC President Chestine Box and club and church member Carol Darrow. Courtesy Photo

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Antioch ABC gives memorial donation

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Obituaries 

Arlene Kennedy

Arlene Kennedy

Arlene Kennedy

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Arlene Kennedy, 79, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 3, 1947, she was the youngest of four daughters of Marvin and Mabel (Howerton) Walker.
Connie Sue Baldwin

Connie Sue Baldwin

Connie Sue Baldwin

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Connie Sue Baldwin, 87, passed away October 2, 2026. Born August 28, 1939, Connie will be remembered as a woman whose greatest joy was her family and the life she built around love, faith and simple pleasures.
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