MOTLEY MEAL

Body MOTLEY MEAL The Motley County judge, county attorney and county commissioners served up an old-fashioned meal for the Motley County Library’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Beans & Cornbread Lunch and Fundraiser held Friday, Aug. 27.

MOTLEY COUNTY HOMECOMING DRESS UP DAYS SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2021

Body Choose your side! Monday - Lazy vs. Business Day Dress in your comfy pajamas (within dress code) OR come in your best business professional attire! Tuesday - Rocker vs. Rapper Day Come as a rock & roll legend OR your favorite fast talking rapper! Wednesday - Nerd vs.

Flomot News

Body Overheard When I was growing up in Jefferson, Ohio, the most popular place in town was Isaly’s, where 10 cents would get you an incredible skyscraper ice cream cone. The scoop for the ice cream was a pattern, patented design, that yielded a long inverse cone shaped dip.

HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES

Body HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES from left to right: Sr. MaKlay Grabbe, Jr. Kaitlyn Gamble, Soph. Brenna Francis. Not in photo: Fresh. Madison Gamble

Motley County: The return of Richards

Body In 2019, as a sophomore, Motley County’s Jake Richards set the state single-season rushing record with 4,081 yards during the Matadors’ run to the Class 1A Division II state championship football game.

CLASSIC WIN

Body CLASSIC WIN The Valley Patriots won a close one in their season opening Thursday night at the Jayton Gridiron Classic. They defeated a tough Ira Bulldogs squad in a back-and-forth game 33 to 32.

LADY DRAGONS DEFEAT MEMPHIS

Body LADY DRAGONS DEFEAT MEMPHIS The Paducah Volleyball team won three out of four sets over the Memphis Cyclones last week. Next up for the Lady Dragons is the Childress Tournament, where they’ll play Thursday and Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTO

FLAG LESSONS

Body FLAG LESSONS Last week Ty Ferrel and Dawson Enloe taught Valley 5th and 6th graders about the history of the flag and how to properly fold the flag. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE WINS OPENER

Body GUTHRIE WINS OPENER The Guthrie Jaguars opened the season with a victory defeated a D1 opponent, Westbrook 53-8. This week the Jags travel to Lorenzo on Thursday for a 7 p.m. game. | COURTESY PHOTO