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Stock Market Insights

Dr. Richard Baker, Aif
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Markets Surge After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire as Oil Plunges 17% Amid Extreme Volatility My Dad caught my brother and me having a BB gun war. I hid behind a tractor tire trying to shoot my brother's baseball cap off, and my brother was using his Daisy BB gun to try to give me another cowlick.
The magic of childhood

The magic of childhood

The magic of childhood

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Magic isn’t real but what if it is?There’s no wand that can fix the plumbing, no spell that makes your rent disappear, no broomstick that'll get you to work without sitting in traffic behind someone who still doesn’t understand how turn signals work.
Ava’s thunder

Ava’s thunder

Ava’s thunder

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Lady Tigers snap skid in run-rule win over No. 20 Chelsea CUSHING — After four straight losses, the Cushing Lady Tigers came out swinging Monday night and never stopped, overwhelming No.

Area fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
NORTHEAST Bell Cow: April 5. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 62°F and stained. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, and small lures around brush structure, shallows, and shorelines. Crappie excellent on jigs and minnows around docks and shallows.
Payne County Arrests

Payne County Arrests

Payne County Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The following were booked into Payne County jail from March 30 to April 12. All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.ANTHONY SOLIS, 41, Stillwater — Fugitive from justice.CAMERON CLINE, 41, Grove — Petit larceny. Receive/ possess/conceal stolen property.
Emily Moore offers direction to cast members of the upcoming performance of “Footloose” the musical during a recent rehearsal to prepare for the spring production.

Emily Moore offers direction to cast members of the upcoming performance of “Footloose” the musical during a recent rehearsal to prepare for the spring production.

CHS Fine Arts Department presents “Footloose” the musical; April 17-19

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
CUSHING — Students will be cutting loose, “Footloose” with this year’s spring production as the members of the Cushing High School fine arts department bring energy, music, and dance to the stage with their performances this weekend.
Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month

Jenny Creech
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative dedicated to increasing understanding about the impacts of alcohol misuse and promoting strategies that support healthier individuals, families, and communities.
Foundational construction on the pickleball courts facility has been moving quickly with steel work and outer walls going up over the past month. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Foundational construction on the pickleball courts facility has been moving quickly with steel work and outer walls going up over the past month. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

Foundation donation brings pickleball courts

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
CUSHING — Those driving down South Noble will have noticed the construction of a new place to gather, exercise, and connect thanks to a major investment from the Bea and Lionel Harris Foundation.

Election results

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Voters across our coverage area headed to the polls on April 7 to cast their ballots in a number of local races and a proposition. The following are the unofficial results from local elections as reported by the Oklahoma State Election Board on April 13.
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