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Willie Joe Albright

Willie Joe Albright

(June 27, 1927- February 11, 2024) In Loving Memory of Willie Joe Albright Willie JoeAlbright, aged 96, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love. He is survived by his three sons Todd, Ty, and Tawn Albright, along with their respective spouses Cheryl, Diane, and Christele Albright. Joe’s legacy extends to his seven grandchildren Carson, J.T., Quinn, Lara, Garrett, Alix, and Owen, as well as two great-grandchildren, Ava and Ruby. His youngest sister Nadine also mourns his passing. He is preceded in death by his wife June Albright, his brothers and sister Clyde, Dan, Tom, Irene, Kirby and Ray Albright and his parents Tom and Bessie Albright. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal services; however, a reception in his honor will be held at a later date. 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

Ila “Jo” Chandler

Ila “Jo” Chandler

Ila Jo (Bumgarner) Chandler was born on May 25, 1944, in Los Angeles, California to Frank James Bumgarner and Emily Elizabeth Bumgarner. She passed from this life on February 14, 2024, in Sulphur at age 79 years, 8 months, and 14 days. 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

Six Wrestlers Qualify For State Meet

Six Wrestlers Qualify For State Meet

Gilliam, Webb Win Regional Titles 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

Dogs Win 1st, Lady Dogs 2nd In Lifting Meet

Dogs Win 1st, Lady Dogs 2nd In Lifting Meet

The Sulphur boys and girls powerlifting teams continued their strong seasons last Saturday, as the boys brought home the championship and the girls were runner-up at the Dave Tapp Invitational in Chickasha. 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

The Biden Administration’s Self-Made Border Crisis

The Biden Administration’s Self-Made Border Crisis

In January of 2021, President Biden assumed the presidency with an aggressive immigration agenda. In just his first 100 days in office, he took 94 executive actions, including removing Title 42 and Remain in Mexico, halting border wall construction, and reinstating Catch-and-Release, in an attempt to make it easier for immigrants to illegally enter and stay in our nation. 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

McCortney’s Senate Review

McCortney’s Senate Review

Education is a top legislative priority year after year, and a consistent topic of discussion at the State Capitol. It’s always a pleasure to welcome some of our state’s finest educational institutions to the Senate and my office. On Higher Education Day, we welcomed students and staff from East Central University and had the opportunity to hear about their continued efforts to improve higher education and workforce development in our state. ECU is truly an asset to our community, and it was a pleasure to visit with them. 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

11th Annual Artesian Arts Festival Set April 13

11th Annual Artesian Arts Festival Set April 13

Art, music and First American culture returns to downtown Sulphur Saturday, April 13, as the Artesian Arts Festival gets underway at the Artesian Plaza. 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

McKay Wins Sulphur Ward 1 Council Seat Unopposed; Races Emerge In Wards 3, 5

McKay Wins Sulphur Ward 1 Council Seat Unopposed; Races Emerge In Wards 3, 5

Two File For Ward 3 Seat, Three File In Ward 5; Election Set April 2 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

OSD Offering Free American Sign Language Training

OSD Offering Free American Sign Language Training

SULPHUR, Okla. – Anyone who wants to learnAmerican Sign Language can register now for Oklahoma School for the Deaf’s free online courses. 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

Drilling Down

Work Ramps Up On School Building Projects 02/21/2024 04:00 AM

Ronnie James Veach

Ronnie James Veach

Ronnie James Veach was born November 5, 1946, in Davis, to the late James T. and Ellen S. (Yancy) Veach. He died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 77. Ronnie and the former Ms. Betty Jean Cottrell were married on March 24, 1971, in Sulphur. From this union was born one son, Rodney. 02/14/2024 04:00 AM

Carl Lee Brooks

Carl Lee Brooks

Carl Lee Brooks was born November 18, 1953, in Dougherty, to the late Alfred Namon and Effie Bernice (Haney) Brooks. He died Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 70. 02/14/2024 04:00 AM