CHRISTMAS NIGHT OWL Rowdy Cogdell of Night Owl Espresso & Tea joins other downtown merchants in welcoming residents and visitors to take part in Silverton’s citywide Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 3. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO
May 23, 2026
CHRISTMAS NIGHT OWL Rowdy Cogdell of Night Owl Espresso & Tea joins other downtown merchants in welcoming residents and visitors to take part in Silverton’s citywide Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 3. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO
SEASON ENDS Last Friday night, No. 1 1A D1 Benjamin beat Motley County 56-6. Motley County was a state finalist last year. The Benjamin Mustangs (10-0) advance to play Newcastle, while Jayton (8-3) and Throckmorton (8-3) meet in the other region semifinal. | COURTNEY MENDOLA PHOTO
PADUCAH VETERANS The Paducah community thanked local veterans of the U.S. United States Armed Forces. From left are the veterans who were in attendance at theVeterans Day service hosted at Paducah ISD Friday: Ernest Isbell, Dennis Cross, Juan Hinojosa, Sally Frawner, Clarisa Owens, Eric Mathis, Gordon Melton, L.R. Haisten, and Rodger Brannen. Not pictured was Donald Watson. | COURTESY PHOTO