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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body October 24, 1985— Candidates for Football Queen are Shavonne Lowrey, Jeannita Stephens, Kim Burson and Keeley Burson….Sybil Martin had the misfortune early last week of breaking a bone in her left foot in a fall at her home….
DON’T TOUCH DOWNED LINES The Motley County fourth grade class learned about indoor and outdoor electrical safety including what to do when finding downed power lines during their Safety Day field trip. | COURTESY PHOTO

DON’T TOUCH DOWNED LINES The Motley County fourth grade class learned about indoor and outdoor electrical safety including what to do when finding downed power lines during their Safety Day field trip. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Matadors hunt Hedley OwlsThursday

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body The Motley County Matadors will kick off their district season against the Hedley Owls on Thursday, Oct. 23.Currently ranked 1A D-2 #8, the Matadors are picked over the Owls by 45 points.Game time will kick off at Hedley at 7 p.m. There will be no junior high game this week.

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Matador Connect

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Week of October 24, 2025 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comThanks to the organizers of the Foothills Celebration.
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MOTLEY CO. LIBRARY HOSTS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY OCT. 28

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body The annual Spooky Afternoon at the Library party will be held Tuesday, October 28, right after school. All kids, ages 3 and up are invited to attend.They will make a painted Halloween craft, enjoy some treats and hear a story.

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Paducah football team tames Tigers

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body The Paducah Dragons travelled to McLean last week, where they tamed the Tigers 73-49.Currently ranked D-2 #10, the Dragons will enjoy a well-deserved rest this week with a bye in the schedule.
POSTGAME Paducah volleyball coach Alicia Nash post-game talk after the match with Benjamin. Nash’s team played a gritty three-set district contest with the league leading Lady Stangs. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

POSTGAME Paducah volleyball coach Alicia Nash post-game talk after the match with Benjamin. Nash’s team played a gritty three-set district contest with the league leading Lady Stangs. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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Lady Dragons battle tough against District 8-A volleyball leader Benjamin Lady Stangs

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body On paper the Paducah Lady Dragons volleyball team is winless in district play.On the court October 18, Coach Alicia Nash and her team played like champions against the Benjamin Lady Stangs, who are undefeated in District 8-A.
The Guthrie Lady Jags Cross Country Squad are RegionalChampionsandareState-bound.|COURTESYPHOTO

The Guthrie Lady Jags Cross Country Squad are RegionalChampionsandareState-bound.|COURTESYPHOTO

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STATE-BOUND

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Jags 1-1 in District, look to add anotherW

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body The Guthrie Jaguars football team put a big Texas sized whoopin’ on the Chillicothe Eagles last Friday, leaving the field with a 69-20 victory.Currently ranked 1A D-2 #27, Guthrie now stands at a 1-1 district record following last week’s win.
SLAYTON CAGLE POWERS THROUGH the Bulldog defensive line, looking for a first-down in the matchup against Spur on Friday, Oct. 10. | COURTESY PHOTO BY TEXAS 1A FAN

SLAYTON CAGLE POWERS THROUGH the Bulldog defensive line, looking for a first-down in the matchup against Spur on Friday, Oct. 10. | COURTESY PHOTO BY TEXAS 1A FAN

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‘Bulldogs who?’ Owls upset Spur in district opener

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The Silverton Owls dropped a major upset on the Spur Bulldogs in the district opener Friday night, Oct. 10 in Spur.After a rocky start to the season, The Owls came into Friday with momentum following their first win of the season against groom last week.