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The Agra Lil Dribbler fourth grade boys team finished their season on Jan. 31, undefeated. Their last game was at Pawnee where the boys went home with a 37-10 win. Pictured in back, from left is Corwin Butler, Levi Lair, Grayson McNeil Laine Scott, and Mason Davis. Front, from left is Jacob Molloy, Rhett Hermann, and Duke Davis.

The Agra Lil Dribbler fourth grade boys team finished their season on Jan. 31, undefeated. Their last game was at Pawnee where the boys went home with a 37-10 win. Pictured in back, from left is Corwin Butler, Levi Lair, Grayson McNeil Laine Scott, and Mason Davis. Front, from left is Jacob Molloy, Rhett Hermann, and Duke Davis.

The Agra Lil Dribbler

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Agra Lil Dribbler fourth grade boys team finished their season on Jan. 31, undefeated. Their last game was at Pawnee where the boys went home with a 37-10 win. Pictured in back, from left is Corwin Butler, Levi Lair, Grayson McNeil Laine Scott, and Mason Davis.

Payne County district passes audit

Allie Prater
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new state audit found that Circuit Engineering District 5 properly protected public money and kept accurate financial records during the last fiscal year.The audit, released by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, covered the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
2026 CHS homecoming King Roman Tucker and Queen Tirzah Wade high five after being crowned CHS Basketball Royalty. See inside for more. Photo by Sylvia Danyele.

2026 CHS homecoming King Roman Tucker and Queen Tirzah Wade high five after being crowned CHS Basketball Royalty. See inside for more. Photo by Sylvia Danyele.

2026 CHS homecoming King Roman Tucker and Queen Tirzah Wade

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2026 CHS homecoming King Roman Tucker and Queen Tirzah Wade high five after being crowned CHS Basketball Royalty. See inside for more. Photo by Sylvia Danyele.
Cushing student earns national academic honor

Cushing student earns national academic honor

Cushing student earns national academic honor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
CUSHING – Cushing High School senior Phenix Simmons has been named a member of The National Society of High School Scholars in recognition of academic achievement and leadership.The honor was announced Jan.

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
INOLA — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Feb. 6-7 at the Riverbend Arena in Inola, Okla. The event begins Friday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m., and will feature 150 animals for adoption. Adoptions take place Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m.-noon.
Structure fire results in loss

Structure fire results in loss

Structure fire results in loss

Deanna Maddox
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RIPLEY — Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a structure fire on Jan. 30 near Mehan Union Church that ultimately destroyed a mobile home and a small travel trailer, according to department reports.Ripley Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 2:54 p. m.
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Former Drumright teacher charged in abuse case

Allie Prater
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
DRUMRIGHT – A former Drumright Public Schools agriculture teacher has been charged in Creek County District Court with multiple felony counts accusing him of sexually abusing and physically assaulting students over a period of more than a year.Bobby Gene Pruitt, 62, of Bristow, was charged Jan.
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