Area News
New Rules for Fans at School Sporting Events
By Jeff Mapes Softball season is in full swing and the Wolves are set to kick off their football season this Friday night at Pauls Valley. Fans wanting to attend games in the various sports throughout the school year should be aware of a new rule passed by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association. The…
Read MoreExtreme Animals to Reign in as Finale for the SOLS Summer Reading Program at Branches
Come meet the most incredibly diverse group of fascinating and unique animals at the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS.) Extreme Animals is back again to showcase their beloved animals at the SOLS branches for our Summer Reading Program (SRP). Come meet, touch and learn all about the amazing animals that Extreme Animals have to offer.…
Read MoreHudson Draws Opponent for June 28th Election
District 3 County Commissioner Darrell Hudson has served in office for 14 years, worked for County Commissioners Chester Gibbs and Jimmy Primrose and he has been employed by the county for around 25 years. Hudson has drawn Charity Loper as an opponent for the Tuesday, June 28 election. “I’ve been an equipment operator, mechanic, welder,…
Read MoreDavis seniors graduate on Friday
Cue Pomp and Circumstance! It’s graduation week in Davis, America. DHS Baccalaureate This week’s festivities start off with Davis High School Baccalaureate is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Dorothy Jameson Performing Arts Center. Gavin Moore will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Anna Richardson will read scripture. Pastors Larry Newton, Assembly of God and…
Read MoreFOR SALE?
Several signs popped up on Davis Public School’s campus and Davis streets on Monday letting interested parties know that the Elementary, Middle and High Schools were for sale. The real estate agent? Trey Way Real Estate (a funny jab at High School principal, Trey Owens.) The phone number for the sale? Rings directly to the…
Read MoreCity forms Cemetery Board at April meeting
By Alisha Thompson Councilmen made quick work of the April 11 City Council agenda. Mayor Brian Davis was absent from the meeting. A rough draft of the 2022-23 budget for the City of Davis was presented to councilmen for review. City Manager Andy Holland explained the city is trying to move toward a more clear…
Read MoreEYE OPENER.
Davis High School students participated in a drunk driving demonstration hosted by the Davis Fire Department on March 30.Emergency personnel joined high school students and parents in demonstrating what a fatal accident scene could look like. The AirEvac helicopter landed near the Davis Industrial Park where the scenario was staged and flew out the actor…
Read MoreMARK MORING
MARK MORING received the Leadership Murray County award at the Davis and Sulphur Joint Chambers of Commerce award. The award, presented by Chickasaw National Recreation Area Superintendent Bill Wright, left Moring shocked and humbled. Wright spoke of the leadership and drive that it takes to keep a school open and students safe during a pandemic.…
Read MoreCHRIS FOSTER
CHRIS FOSTER was named Helen Webber Citizen of the Year for 2021 at the Davis and Sulphur Joint Chambers of Commerce Banquet on March 31. Chris, who owns Chris Foster Trucking, was praised for his willingness to help with any need that might arise in the City of Davis, especially when it comes to children.…
Read MoreDavis Elementary Fourth grade students present “A Musical King Arthur”
The Davis Fourth Grade will present their production of “A Musical King Arthur” on Friday, March 25 in the Dorothy Jameson Performing Arts Center at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The morning show is for the Elementary. Anyone is welcome to come but the Pre-K through fourth grades will have priority seating in the front.…
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