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MOVING TO MOTLEY Kurt Koepke will take up the post of superintendent at Motley County this July. He brings wife Becki and daughters MacKenzi, 10, Maci, 7, and MacKayli, 6. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOVING TO MOTLEY Kurt Koepke will take up the post of superintendent at Motley County this July. He brings wife Becki and daughters MacKenzi, 10, Maci, 7, and MacKayli, 6. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley County ISD welcomes Koepke as new superintendent

Body Kurt Koepke, the current principal at Hartley ISD, has accepted the position of superintendent with Motley County ISD to start on July 1, 2022. Koepke was named as the finalist candidate by the school board on March 21, 2022 and officially by the board on April 11.
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Guthrie in Top 24 in 1A One Act Play

Body GUTHRIE OAP Guthrie’s “Chemical Imbalance” placed 4th at Regional Saturday at South Plains College in Levelland. Riley Springer was awarded All-Star Cast, and David Watson earned Honorable Mention All-Star Cast.
MOTLEY GOLFER

MOTLEY GOLFER

MOTLEY GOLFER STATE-BOUND

Body MOTLEY GOLFER STATE-BOUND Motley County’s Andrew Stafford was 2nd in the regional golf tournament last week and is advancing to state. | COURTESY PHOTO
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STATE-BOUN

STATE-BOUND

Body STATE-BOUND Cord Piper of Paducah advanced to State last week in the Regional UIL Academic meet. He finished in second place in Current Issues and will compete at State UIL. | COURTESY PHOTO
READY TO ROLL In downtown Turkey, Christy Yates and Jamie Plumlee confer at the custom-built counter of Turkey Tracks Coffee Tea & Tees. The two announced Friday on Facebook that they would be open to welcome celebrants of the 50th Bob Wills Day. | HANABA MUNN WELCH; FACEBOOK

READY TO ROLL In downtown Turkey, Christy Yates and Jamie Plumlee confer at the custom-built counter of Turkey Tracks Coffee Tea & Tees. The two announced Friday on Facebook that they would be open to welcome celebrants of the 50th Bob Wills Day. | HANABA MUNN WELCH; FACEBOOK

Tees & Teas in new Turkey shop

Body Anyone in search of a cup of premium coffee or a glass of tea—or even a T-shirt—can make tracks to Turkey Tracks Coffee Tea & Tees in downtown Turkey, Texas. Jamie Plumlee is the purveyor of coffee and tea plus baked goods and, eventually, jams—once she has fresh fruits in hand.
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Gospel singer Ricky Puckett to

Gospel singer Ricky Puckett to perform Bob Wills Weekend

Body If you’re looking for something a little different this Bob Wills weekend, come on over to the Methodist Church in Turkey, April 29 and 30 at 6 p.m. to hear some gospel tunes by vocal recording artist Ricky “Paul” Puckett. Located near Dallas, Puckett is a man of many hats.