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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:51pm

Recently Postmaster Shirley Pangle presented Walter Richmond, Rural Letter Carrier for Dustin and Hanna, a Certificate and a 45-year service pin.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:51pm

Students of the 60’sGather for Reunion in Wetumka

Sports

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:51pm

The Wetumka Chieftains hosted the Alex Longhorns on Friday night. Dwayne Lowe scored on a rushing touchdown to give the Chieftains a 6-0 lead. The Longhorns then scored on a long touchdown pass and converted a 2 pt play to the take the lead 8-6. Lowe scored another rushing touchdown and 2pt conversion for The Chieftains to regain the lead 146. Chieftains defense held the Longhorns and Lowe scored again as Wetumka took a 20-6 lead. Wetumka took control of the game and Lowe scored yet another touchdown and increased the lead to 28-8. Dwayne Lowe had 6 touchdowns in the first half and Phillip Ross added a receiving touchdown as The Chieftains took a 46-14 halftime lead. In the second half Will Lewis had a rushing touchdown and Chayden Flanagan a receiving touchdown to secure a 6226 victory. The offense had 731 yards led by Dwayne Lowe with 269 all-purpose yards and Will Lewis 225 total yards. The Chieftains improved to a record of 3-3 and travel to Cyril on Thursday to take on the 5-1 pirates.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:51pm

The Weleetka Outlaws lit up the scoreboard Friday night, rolling past the Cyril Pirates 58-30 in a dominant offensive performance that saw senior quarterback Isaiah Drake account for five touchdowns and more than 470 total yards.

Opinion

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:51pm

We all enjoy talking about obesity but now we have tired of it. As for my disgruntled readers who are tired of me writing about “fat” or “obese” please be assured that I have no malice toward fat people. In fact, I’m a little bit fat myself and some of my best friends are fat people.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:51pm

Donnie McCarn was born December 23, 1950 in Holdenville. He was born to Robert and Belle McCarn. Donnie grew up and attended school in Holdenville where he excelled in baseball and basketball. After high school, Don worked for Chapman Ranch for several years before going to work as a carpenter with Papa Bob. He then started his career working for Walmart in Loss Prevention. After retiring from Walmart, Don returned to carpentry and building custom homes.

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