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Shawn Edwards, Franklin Edwards and Clarence Bernard attach the U.S. flag to hoist it for the first time on a newly installed 25-foot flagpole at the Brooksville town limits, June 29. Frank Phillips, not shown, said they plan to add lights around the pole, and there will be a “Welcome to Brooksville” sign near it, as well. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawn Edwards, Franklin Edwards and Clarence Bernard attach the U.S. flag to hoist it for the first time on a newly installed 25-foot flagpole at the Brooksville town limits, June 29. Frank Phillips, not shown, said they plan to add lights around the pole, and there will be a “Welcome to Brooksville” sign near it, as well. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Brooksville Installs New Flag Pole

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
YMCA Pool Ready For Use, Grand Re-Opening Saturday

YMCA Pool Ready For Use, Grand Re-Opening Saturday

YMCA Pool Ready For Use, Grand Re-Opening Saturday

Julie Talton
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Saturday, July 13, at 10 am, the YMCA in Shawnee will be hosting the long-awaited grand re-opening of the swimming pool. Along with YMCA staff members, the Shawnee High School Championship Swim team will be in attendance at this joyous occasion.
The sun sets over Shawnee Twin Lake #2 during the Fifth Annual Pott. County Kayak Club 4th of July Glow Paddle, just before a rainy evening. The group just recently reached 2,000 members on its Facebook page, and has been growing since its formation in Sept. 2019. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The sun sets over Shawnee Twin Lake #2 during the Fifth Annual Pott. County Kayak Club 4th of July Glow Paddle, just before a rainy evening. The group just recently reached 2,000 members on its Facebook page, and has been growing since its formation in Sept. 2019. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pott. County Kayak Club Hosts Fifth Annual 4th of July Glow Paddle

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The reflections were obvious. The sunset was mirrored, gold and orange on Shawnee Twin Lake #2, and all was peaceful and calm.
East Central University

East Central University

East Central University

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
East Central University held the groundbreaking for the new STEM Center/School of Nursing on June 25, 2024. Richard McKinney of McKinney Partnership Architects, Joseph Briggs of JMT Architecture, ECU Vice President of Academic Aff airs Dr.
Shauna Belyeu

Shauna Belyeu

OPA Elects Shauna Belyeu As President

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Shauna Belyeu, publisher of the Eufaula Indian Journal and McIntosh County Democrat, took office as president of the Oklahoma Press Association on July 1.She was elected by OPA members during the annual business meeting at the June 7-8 OPA Convention in Oklahoma City.
Over 620 yards of dirt donated by Carl & Linda Sturgill is delivered and spread by Districts 1 & 2 County Commissioner crews. Photo provided

Over 620 yards of dirt donated by Carl & Linda Sturgill is delivered and spread by Districts 1 & 2 County Commissioner crews. Photo provided

It’s Time For The 32nd International Youth Finals Rodeo

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The trucks and trailers have begun to arrive in Shawnee. Soon the cowboys and cowgirls will begin competition.This diverse group of participants will gather in Shawnee, Oklahoma, marking the 32nd year of the IFYR.