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Body Red River Leadership Institute is hosting a free two-day intensive leadership development program June 24-25 at the Paris Conference and Event Center by Hilton, 3143 NE Loop 286 in Paris. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the training from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Acie Leon Shehan

Body Acie Leon Shehan passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 at his home in Fort Towson, Okla. Born to A.C. Shehan and Mary Taylor on Dec. 29, 1932 in Grant, Okla. Acie’s life was one marked by devotion and service –– an honorable veteran of the U.S.
Acie Leon Shehan

Annie Fayrene “Dolly” Davis-Tate

Body Funeral services for Annie Fayrene “Dolly” Davis-Tate, of Valliant, Okla., were held June 11, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo. Annie Fayrene “Dolly” Wall Davis Tate passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the age of 90, surrounded by the love of her devoted family.
Annie Fayrene “Dolly” Davis-Tate

Sharon Kay (Collins) Loftis

Body Memorial services for Sharon Kay (Collins) Loftis, of Antlers, Okla., were held June 7, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Sharon passed away June 4, 2025, at the age of 79.
Sharon Kay (Collins) Loftis

Jerry Lynn Kendrick

Body Memorial services for Jerry Lynn Kendrick, of Sawyer, Okla., will be at 2 p.m. June 16, 2025 at Christian Family Fellowship in Antlers.
Jerry Lynn Kendrick

Danny J. Anderson

Body Funeral services for Danny J. Anderson, of Hugo, Okla., were held June 7, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.
Danny J. Anderson

William Madison Hurlburt

Body William Madison Hurlburt, affectionately known as William to his loved ones, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 in Paris, Texas. Born on June 13, 1942 in Olney, Texas, he was an individual who exuded kindness, creativity and generosity throughout his 82 years of life.
William Madison Hurlburt

Trump ponders use of Insurrection Act of 1807

Body As protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies flared across Los Angeles and its suburbs over the weekend, questions have arisen about whether he might invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807, and send active duty U.S. military to quell rioting and vandalism.