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Karla Gay Rizley Maudlin was born on March 14, 1950, and passed away at her home in Sayre Oklahoma on November 8, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born and raised in Sayre and graduated from Sayre High School in 1968. After graduating she moved to Weatherford and briefly attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University before completing her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at the University of Central Oklahoma. Karla married Lawrence Gene Maudlin on June 3, 1972, and started her teaching career in Oklahoma City. They then moved to Lawton where she began her 39-year career with Lawton Public Schools. After several years of being a classroom teacher, she would go on to complete her master’s in early childhood development at the University of Oklahoma. Karla then became a Principal at Pecan Grove, Park Lane, and Pat Henry before her last position at Learning Tree Academy. She was given the task of starting Learning Tree Academy from the ground up. This was one of her proudest accomplishments. She would later take the position of Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education for LPS where she would eventually retire. Throughout her career, Karla was an active member with P.E.O. International which was a sisterhood that promotes educational opportunities for women. After retirement, she worked as a child advocate for CASA. She had many hobbies including sewing, sail boating, traveling, and shopping. Karla was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and an influence to many children throughout her career. She was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Lawton and Sayre United Methodist Church. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Erwin

Betty Erwin, a long-time Elk City resident, died on November 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Sweetwater Elementary’s

Sweetwater Elementary’s

Sweetwater Elementa-ry’s 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Elk City man charged with domestic abuse and child abuse

Elk City man charged with domestic abuse and child abuse

A 23-year-old Elk City is being detained in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with second and subsequent domestic assault and battery in the presence of a child and child abuse. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Elk City man charged with malicious injuries to property, resisting an officer, and assault and battery of a police officer

Elk City man charged with malicious injuries to property, resisting an officer, and assault and battery of a police officer

Elk City man charged with malicious injuries to property, resisting an officer, and assault and battery of a police officer 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Misdemeanors Felonies

Misdemeanors Felonies

MISDEMEANORS 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Erick Ramblings

Erick Ramblings

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope this week finds you celebrating all the blessings that we have been given during this past year and cherishing your family. Enjoy your get-togethers and if you are traveling, be safe! I was looking back at last year when I was writing this column and it was actually snowing that Sunday in 2022. I wish it was doing this today, but at least it is supposed to get colder from Thanksgiving on through the following week too. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

High-speed chase leads to felony arrest for Sayre man

High-speed chase leads to felony arrest for Sayre man

A 36-year-old Sayre man has been released on a $1,500 from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with one felony count of eluding a police officer. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Marriages & Divorces

Marriages & Divorces

MARRIAGE LICENSES 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Commissioners Vote to Refund Overpayment to TIF District No. 1

Commissioners Vote to Refund Overpayment to TIF District No. 1

The Elk City Commissioners met for their regular meeting Wed., Nov. 15th, at 2 p.m. in City Hall. The agenda was light, with a public hearing concerning 602 N. Oklahoma, Jones Bradley Lots 13-18, Blk 13 held prior to opening the meeting. The owner was unable to be present. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Sayre Pre-K students create a mini version of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Sayre Pre-K students create a mini version of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Every grade level of education bears its own unique value in a student’s development. Teachers work in unison to build upon a child’s successes of yesterday to promote the successes of tomorrow. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM

Elk City School Board holds November meeting

Elk City School Board holds November meeting

The Elk City School Board held their regularly scheduled meeting at the Elk City Board of Education at 6 pm on November 16. 11/21/2023 11:00 PM