Sports

      LADY HORNETS HEADED BACK TO STATE!

      LADY HORNETS HEADED BACK TO STATE!

      The defending State Champions, the Stuart Lady Hornets, are headed back to the State Tournament this Spring. The Lady Hornets (21-18) defeated Wilson-Henryetta 1-0 & 13-2 to win the Regional Runner-up at Caney on Thursday.

      Columns

      Publisher’s Pen

      Publisher’s Pen

      Prior to our country’s Bicentennial, Hazel Sheppard wrote a series of articles about the early days of Wetumka. A native of Wetumka and former teacher she did a great job.

      One Pharmacist’s View

      Coco The Orphan I once read a story about a little French orphan girl named “Coco”. I didn’t think I had ever heard of “Coco” but it was her nickname. She was born back in 1883. And besides that, she was a girl who was raised by nuns.

      Obituaries

      Hunter Timmons, Jr.

      Hunter Timmons Jr., age 86, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faithful service, and a warm spirit that will be remembered by all who knew him.

      Steve James Wortman

      Steve James Wortman passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Steve was born July 8, 1950 in Hanford, California to James Wortman and Flora Doreen (Smith) Wortman. He attended Calvin Public School. Steve married Debra Byerly.