Arapaho-Butler’s Channing Cudd goes up for a layup during the Lady Indians’ home game against Hammon. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Audrey (Charissa Berrong), left, and Mr. Mushnik (Christopher Guest), right, react to Seymour Krelborn (Wesley Javorsky) presenting Audrey II for the first time. CDN | Staff Photo
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A drone image shows the extent of smoldering damage wrought to the countryside from the fire near the 75 mile marker on Interstate 40. CDN | Courtesy photo
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Corn Bible Academy’s Cruz Bittle, right, jumps for the tip to start a game this season on the road. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Arapaho-Butler’s Channing Cudd goes up for a layup during the Lady Indians’ home game against Hammon. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

With the regular season nearing the end, the Arapaho-Butler basketball teams will open the playoffs at home tomorrow when Pioneer- Pleasant Vale visits to battle for the district title with the games beginning at 6 p.m.

Corn Bible Academy’s Cruz Bittle, right, jumps for the tip to start a game this season on the road. CDN | Courtesy photo

To kick off the 2026 Class B playoffs, both Corn Bible Academy basketball teams will hit the road and head to Vici to take on the Indians tomorrow with the first game starting at 6 p.m.

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Obituaries

Phyllis Raye Kolb Hook, affectionately called “Momo” by her family, age 80, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away on February 6, 2026, at River Valley Skilled Nursing and Therapy in Clinton.

Funeral services for Patricia Sue “Patty-Sue” Saenz Jasinski, 59, of Mangum, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus.