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Lady Tigers celebrate 50 Years!

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Seven members of the 1974 Class “A” Girls Basketball State Tournament Champions were invited back to the Big Show this year to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of their big victory. Included were: Shirley Williams, Pat (Jefferson) Jones, Terry Smith, Diane (Knight) Ray, Belinda (Candler) Copeland, Sharon Tucker and Hettie Davis. They were honored at halftime of the Championship Class B Boys game between Calumet and Wilson (Henryetta).
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Dean M. Young

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We gather in loving memory of Dean Young, a man whose life was a testament to the strength of faith and the warmth of family. Born on Jan. 9, 1938, in Pampa, Texas, Dean was the cherished son of John Royce Young and Cleo Frances Lucas. Having lived a full and blessed life, he was called to his heavenly home on March 18, 2024, in Paris, Texas.
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Leottie Ridge

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Funeral services for Leottie Ridge, of Paris, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. March 28, 2024 at Soper Assembly of God. Leottie passed away March 23, 2024, at the age of 95. Leottie Christine Ridge was born on May 16, 1928 in Hugo, Okla., the daughter of John Virgil Ridge and Rena Bell (Eakin) Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Arthur Coleman Ridge and sisters: Mildred Routon and Irene May.
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Charles Bo Granger

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Charles “Bo” Granger, a man whose hands were as skilled at steering trucks through winding roads of life as they were at building memories with his loved ones, passed away on March 14, 2024, in Garber, Okla., at the age of 90. Born on Aug. 28, 1933, in Hugo, Okla., Charles led a life full of hard work, dedication and boundless love.

What parents don’t know about bullying could be hurting their children

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• Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying offers need-to-know tips for parents There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide.
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Choctaw Nation reports $3.2 Billion state impact

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DURANT — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has announced that the tribe had a significant $3.2 billion impact on the State of Oklahoma for 2021. The economic impact report presented last week in Durant, prepared by Dr. Kyle Dean, economist for the Center for Native American Studies at Oklahoma City University, shows the Choctaw Nation is a driving force in southeastern Oklahoma, as well as the overall state. In 2021, the Tribe reported 20,142 Oklahoma jobs supported, representing $1 billion in wages and benefits paid to Oklahomans.