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Allen falls to Okarche in Physical Battle
The defensive end proved to be a daunting challenge as Okarche utilized a suffocating full-court press that forced the Mustangs into 41 turnovers. These mistakes proved costly, as the Warriors converted them into 41 points off turnovers and 28 transition points.
I (We) attended a Private Christian School for Seven Months
WB Borders dubborders@sbcglobal.net The first two months of 1954, my fifth grade teacher was Mr. Pipkin.
Head Start Applications Now Being Accepted
The Big 5 Head Start Program in collaboration with Allen Public Schools will start accepting pre-applications for the 2026-27 school year online March 23rd through April 3rd. The Link will go live on the school’s website and be shared on Facebook and Parent Square.
Pontotoc County Public Records
FELONIES Alexander, Logan Samuel Ray — Appearance Bond Atkeson, Daniel Cordell — Aggravated Assault and Battery Upon a Peace Officer Blanton, Daniel Allen — Battery/Assault and Battery on Police Officer (Felony) Charnik, Billy Jack — Lewd or Indecent Proposals to Child Under 16 Drennen, Corey...
Masons Holding Rib Sale & Dinner
The Allen Masonic Lodge is hosting a dual fundraiser for Morris Chiles and Melvin Margerum, to assist with medical expenses. Members will be preselling pork ribs for $25.00 per rack, $10.00 for a half chub of smoked bologna, and pulled pork for $10.00 a pound.
Allen Chamber Changing Flag Service
The Allen Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, February 24th, to make some decisions about the future of the local organization. Dues will not be collected for 2026 however businesses and individuals will be contacted about the flag service.
Head Start Applications Now Being Accepted
The Big 5 Head Start Program in collaboration with Allen Public Schools will start accepting pre-applications for the 2026-27 school year online March 23rd through April 3rd. The Link will go live on the school’s website and be shared on Facebook and Parent Square.
Allen teams hope for trip to State
If the Allen teams are lucky enough to make the state tournament, the transition from Area (ending Saturday) to State (starting Wednesday) willl be a whirlwind for the teams and the fans making the trip to OKC.
Pontotoc County Public Records
FELONIES · Blanton, Daniel Allen: Initial appearance for purposes of bond · Lamberd, Kevin James: Initial appearance for purposes of bond · Lee, Patrick Belmando: Issue warrant of arrest · White, Jennifer Joann: Identity theftunlawful obtaining of personal identifying information MISDEMEANORS ·...