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VICTORY SLIPS AWAY The Paducah Dragons led the Groom Tigers all night long on Thursday night, but with a little over a minute left in the game, Groom came from behind and pulled the win away, 34–33. | COURTESY PHOTO

VICTORY SLIPS AWAY The Paducah Dragons led the Groom Tigers all night long on Thursday night, but with a little over a minute left in the game, Groom came from behind and pulled the win away, 34–33. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Groom comes from behind to beat Paducah

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body The Paducah Dragons quickly jumped to a lead versus the number-20-in-the-state Groom Tigers, and with 2:08 left in the game, the Dragons led 33–19. Then Groom showed how they earned their state ranking. They powered back with two quick touchdowns to regain the lead 34–33.
GUTHRIE WINS

GUTHRIE WINS

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GUTHRIE WINS

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body GUTHRIE WINS The Guthrie Jaguars triumphed over the Lorenzo Hornets,19–12 Thursday night in Lorenzo. The Jags host the Silverton Owls in their next game on Friday, Sept. 10. | COURTESY PHOTO
VALLEY WINS

VALLEY WINS

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VALLEY WINS

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body VALLEY WINS The Valley Patriots defeated Petersburg last week, and will be gearing up for Homecoming. | COURTESY PHOTO
MOTLEY MEAL

MOTLEY MEAL

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MOTLEY MEAL

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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.

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

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Tuesday, September 7, 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.

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Flomot News

Earlyne Jameson
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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.
WEEK 2

WEEK 2

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WEEK 2 The football teams

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Body WEEK 2 The football teams of Caprock Country were 3–2 for the week, with the Valley Patriots (shown) defeating Petersburg 56–32. The Motley County Matadors downed the Knox City Greyhounds 68–22, and the Guthrie Jaguars toppled Lorenzo 19–12.
HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES

HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES

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HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Body HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES from left to right: Sr. MaKlay Grabbe, Jr. Kaitlyn Gamble, Soph. Brenna Francis. Not in photo: Fresh. Madison Gamble
RECORD-SETTER RETURNS Running back Jake Richards, who set the state single-season rushing record as a sophomore in 2019, only to miss six games in 2020, is back this fall for the Motley County Matadors. | COURTESY PHOTO

RECORD-SETTER RETURNS Running back Jake Richards, who set the state single-season rushing record as a sophomore in 2019, only to miss six games in 2020, is back this fall for the Motley County Matadors. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley County: The return of Richards

Kay Ellington
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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.