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Students practicing square dancing in music class at Nance Elementary, from left are Adeleigh Rios, Asher LaRocco, Harlee French, and Mateo Galvan. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Time for do-si-do

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time for do-si-do

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An Oklahoma State Senate candidate was found dead Thursday morning after being reported missing, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.Barry Dwaine Christian, 54, of Sayre, was discovered by Beckham County deputies deceased in a vehicle around 9:45 a.m.

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CO2 gun, drug paraphernalia nets alleged charges

Saturday, May 2, 2026

A Clinton man was recently arrested after being found in possession of two meth pipes and a CO2 pistol following a felony conviction.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Colby Sander was patrolling around 9:49 p.m.

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PUBLIC RECORDS

Saturday, May 2, 2026

MARRIAGE LICENSES Nathan Michael Augustine and Maycee Ann McSperitt Andrew George Hulett and Zoey Saleen Contreras Zachary Harold Lee and Sarah Nicole Hulett Benjamin Ryan Perez and Britany Ann Abner Johnathan Luis Aponte and Johana Elizabeth Mendoza Carl Sterling Lynn Musick and Makyla Jaedawn...

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Mark Graf Living Trust to Micah Graf and Elle T. Graf, JTWD. Lots 17 and 18, Blk. 7, Western Hills Addn. Weatherford.D. Paulette Woods to Jennifer Waggoner and Denton Waggoner, JTWD. NW ¼ 14-12N-14W.Mike A. Kauk and Ladena Kauk Trust and Mike A. Kauk, Trustee to Record Owners, QCD.

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Truck driver last seen at Florida rest stop is found dead in Georgia

Saturday, May 2, 2026

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The FBI is investigating the death of a truck driver whose body and semitrailer were found in different areas of southeastern Georgia hours after he was last seen alive at a Florida rest stop.

Eden Wright climbs to the top of the monkey bars at Nance Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Little climber

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Little climber

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Bill designating wheat as official state crop heads to governor’s desk

Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 2159 recently to designate wheat as the State Crop of the State of Oklahoma. Having now cleared both chambers with unanimous support, the bill now advances to the governor’s desk for final review.

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Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage

Saturday, May 2, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Camp Mystic on Thursday halted reopening plans on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls Christian camp of dangerous safety and operational...

Elizebeth Wilson acts out the story of Dolly Sauter at the 2026 Spring Cemetery Walk at the Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Acting it out

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Acting it out