CHS Graduation selfie

Cushing High Graduate Bryson Walker takes a quick selfi e after receiving his diploma during Cushing’s commencement ceremony held last Friday. Photo by J. D. Meisner. More graduation photos inside.

Former Tryon officials charged with embezzlement

Three former offi cials of the Town of Tryon have been arrested and charged with embezzlement after a state audit revealed a litany of instances of what State Auditor Cindy Byrd called misappropriation of public funds dating back to January of 2013.

Tip of the Week

STOP! AT! STOP! SIGNS! They are there for a reason. ESPECIALLY in construction zones. Just because there has always been a light instead of a sign at an intersection doesn’t mean that you can ignore the sign.

Joke of the Week

What is the one time you go on red and stop on green? When you’re eating watermelon!

100TH ANNUAL SENIOR TEA

Caleb Peery Georgia Griff eth Pictured above: Haeleigh Blank, Karime Mendez, Maddie Chestnut, Tatum Caulfield, Bekah Beasley, Peyton Wood, Georgia Griffeth, Ella Fulkerson, Jessica Green, Sophie Kate Carpenter, Jasmine Farnes, Jordan Vaughn.

Agra Public School

Agra Public School first grade students, Brinlee Findley and Jase Boyles, read to miniature horse Pistol Pete during the Horse Tales Literacy Project Field Days at The Right Path on Thursday, May 5.

Parade Season

With hundreds of bills sent to the Governor's desk, he has begun signing many bills I was proud to support. On Monday, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1238, which was authored by my colleagues from Stillwater, Sen. Tom Dugger and Rep. Trish Ranson. This bill is huge for both students and schools!

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Northeast region lake report

Chandler: May 1. Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 62 and stained. Black crappie fair on jigs and minnows below the dam, along shorelines and weed beds. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around rocks and shorelines.