Fort Towson VFW and Auxiliary and Daughters of the American Revolution wish to remind you that in 1987 Congress passed Public Law 100-9, officially designating March as Women’s History Month. From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this nation. Too often, the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed. The achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of the women who built America were as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well. (President Jimmy Carter.)

A powerful new technology developed at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation could dramatically speed up the process of diagnosing rare genetic diseases. The breakthrough is a collection of biological tools that will enable scientists to precisely recreate patient-specific genetic mutations in research models.

Paris Regional Health Prime Center invites caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking a better understanding of the dementia journey to a special educational session, “Caring Through Dementia: An Open Conversation”, on Thursday, March 19, from 3–4 p.m. at Prime Senior Services, 11228 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas.

Contributing Writer SOPER — Soper’s pitcher Braxton Carter ran through a joint Clayton Moyers team with precision during baseball action last week. The freshman hurler only allowed two hits and struck out six as the Red Bears defeated the Bulldogs by a score of, 9-1.

Carter throws two-hitter

Jakoby Teague among leading Buff hitters

EL RENO — In a world where the focus of many young people is instant gratification and success, Hugo Buffalo power-lifter Noah Allred knows what it takes to become a champion. His mission to become a State Champion began more than five years ago when he made lifting weights an important part of his daily fitness regimen.

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