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Area youngsters need to get their baskets ready for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s event, sponsored by the Allen Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 23rd, in the Allen City Park.
Read moreLast Sunday local residents Wayne and Pat Bullard took time to celebrate their birthdays. Wayne turned 89 on February 25th and his Wife Pat turned 85 on March 5th. Party time selected this year was Sunday, March 3rd, and the big party was hosted by their children at the Bullard home at 601 E Lee here in Allen.
Read moreThe Allen Show Team wrapped up the Pontotoc County Livestock Show Saturday with the Premium Sale! The kids have worked hard throughout the year for this. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported them during the week!
Read moreAlfa Lorene Davenport passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her home in Stuart, Oklahoma at the age of 87.
Read moreOdessa Mae Martin passed away at her home in Calvin, Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 79 years.
Read moreShane Allen Sparks, age 48 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on February 26, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Shane was born on December 30th, 1975 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Pam (Shores) and Gary Sparks. He graduated from Buffalo Valley High School. He worked for the Choctaw Nation Forestry for many years. Shane married the love of his life, Kendra Castillo on May 10th, 1997 in Holdenville, Oklahoma and they began their life journey together. Being a true cowboy, Shane enjoyed going to rodeos, livestock shows, riding horses and teaching his children all of these hobbies as well. He loved watching his children play sports and followed them all over cheering them on. Shane is survived by his wife, Kendra Sparks of the home; children, Laney Sparks, Hazen Sparks, and Josey Sparks; parents, Gary and Pam Sparks of Buffalo Valley; brothers, Shad Sparks and Shawn Sparks and wife Raina; in-laws, Ed and Judy Smith of Allen, OK; brother and sister in law, Justin and Jaci Smith of Allen, OK; sister in law, Tammy Castillo of Allen, OK; nieces and nephews, Jailey Sparks, Mackenzie Martin, Ethan Sparks, Yancey Sparks, Jase Sparks, Javen Sparks, Jacksin Smith, Braxton Castillo; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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