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The Oklahoma Wildlife License Modernization Act was signed into law March 26 by Gov. Kevin Stitt after it previously passed the state House of Representatives and Senate. The measure streamlines and simplifies hunting and fishing licenses, and will provide funding for the Wildlife Conservation Department primarily by adjusting license costs to regional averages.

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Exceptional Students and Teacher of Month

Shirley Jean Teague, 68, of Elk City, was born on November 6, 1955, to Willard Eldon & Edna Mae (Johnson)Teague in Elk City, Oklahoma, and was called home by her Lord & Savior on March 27, 2024, while surrounded by her family in Wylie, Texas. Shirley graduated in 1974 from Rocky Ford High School in Rocky Ford, Colorado. She was blessed with her only child, Christina Lynn, in April of 1978. Shirley’s employment history included Western Communications Answering Service, Anthony’s Department stores, and Bonnie’s Bail Bonds. Her last 10 years of employment were spent in the Gate Security division of CUDD Pressure Control Services for the Elk City yard. For a few years, Shirley was a licensed pilot. An accomplishment of which she was extremely proud.

Sheriff Derek Manning has announced that he will stand for re-election as a Republican candidate for the office of Beckham County Sheriff. Manning is completing his second term in office and says that he would be honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Beckham County.

The 40th Annual Southwest Farm & Home Expo will be April 13-14, 2024 at the Elk City Convention Center. Whether it’s the farm, home, lawn or garden, this Farm & Home Expo will give you the opportunity to see the newest and best products and services in these areas.

Get a Zoo-themed T-shirt and a free ticket to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Hays given bond conditions as Judge Roper is recused

A 38-year-old man and a 43-year-old man being held in the Beckham County Detention Center have been charged with assault and battery after an alleged fight.

Suspect had outstanding warrant for pattern of criminal offenses

SHS Senior Class luncheon raises money for Sayre After-Prom Party

The Sayre Eagle High School baseball team broke a ten year drought when they toppled the Hobart Bearcats in a 4 inning run rule contest by the score of 13 to 2 on Eagle field last Tuesday evening. Hobart put across their first run in the top of the first inning which was unearned due to an Eagle error. Hobart got their first of 2 hits in the game on a single by the lead off batter. A walk and an error gave up a Hobart run before Rocky Willis struck out the next two batters to end the top of the first inning. The Eagles exploded in the bottom half of the first inning by tacking on 7 runs on 6 hits 2 walks and 2 Bearcat errors.