Winter Makes Big Return With 4-Inch Snowfall Total

Winter made another big return to this area with some four to five inches of snow that began falling last Friday and continued into Saturday. The winter storm caused travel problems in the area and hit about noon last Friday just as many people were getting out to get those last minute shopping chores done.

Sharp Honored At Stock Show Event

Former Murray County Extension Coordinator Debbie Sharp, second from left, was honored at Monday night’s Murray County 4-H and FFA bonus auction with the Dedication of Show Award. Sharp is pictured with her husband, Ron, third from left, Sulphur Chamber President Wes Hilliard, left, and family members.

Season Ends For Boys In Loss To Harding Prep

by Whitt Carter

The Sulphur boys were eliminated from the regional tournament Monday night, falling to Class 4A No. 16 Harding Prep 42-34 in Blanchard. The Dogs (14-12) were coming off a 67-46 loss in the regional semifinals to Class 4A No. 2 Harrah last Thursday. Sulphur defeated Pauls Valley 48-42 on February 20 in districts, winning their third straight district championship, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since 2003.

Lady Bulldogs Lose In Regionals

by Whitt Carter

The Sulphur Lady Dogs were eliminated Monday night from regional playoff action, falling to Blanchard 55-45. The Lady Dogs (15-11) were coming off a 70-35 defeat to Class 4A No. 4 Harrah last Thursday in the regional semifinals. The Lady Dogs defeated Pauls Valley 65-44 in districts on February 20.

Allen Honored With Silver Beaver Scouting Award

Sulphur resident, David K. Allen was awarded the Silver Beaver award by the Arbuckle Area Council Boy Scouts of America at the council’s annual awards and recognition banquet held Friday, Feb. 20 at the Artesian Hotel in Sulphur.