Many veterans and military personnel attended the Purple Heart Ceremony. Courtesy photo

Many veterans and military personnel attended the Purple Heart Ceremony. Courtesy photo

Purple Heart Ceremony honors many

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The sounds of patriotism, remembrance and gratitude filled the air Friday morning in Madill as Marshall County officially became a Purple Heart County during a special ceremony held just days before Memorial Day.

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Homeowners can choose among various types of pools, weighing the pros and cons of each before settling on a decision. Courtesy photo

Homeowners can choose among various types of pools, weighing the pros and cons of each before settling on a decision. Courtesy photo

Plunging into the various types of pools

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Many homeowners aspire to have sun-drenched backyards they can enjoy for hours on end. But being in full sun all the time can affect the functionality of an…
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC stands to honor those who fought and died in the Vietnam War. Gary Henry

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC stands to honor those who fought and died in the Vietnam War. Gary Henry

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Gary Henry Mchistory24@gmail.com
For this week’s column, I am stepping away briefly fromtheongoing“Courtroom Lion of Oklahoma” series. The old trials, legendary lawyers, dusty courtrooms, and…

TFD: Mexican Pile on

Shellie Blakely
The Texoma Volunteer Firefighters would like to thank the community for makingtheTacoPileOnsuch a success last Saturday.The last Auxiliary meeting had 22…
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Bradley Martens, a 2003 Madill graduate, was named the new Madill wrestling coach. Courtesy photot

Bradley Martens, a 2003 Madill graduate, was named the new Madill wrestling coach. Courtesy photot

Martens named new Madill wrestling coach

Kevin Farr
Bradley Martens grew up in the heyday of Madill wrestling.He saw state championship teams in 1992 and 1993 andwatchedarareOklahoma four-time state individual…

Ronda Rousey retires on a high note and a win

Charles White Reporter@madillrecord. Net
The bright lights of Netflix’s first major live MMA showcase burned deep into thedesertskySaturdaynight as fight fans packed arenas, bars and living rooms…
World Cup records

World Cup records

World Cup records

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The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer competition held every four years. Commonly referred to as the World Cup, the event attracts fans from all over…
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