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Mayor Joe Davis presents an appreciation award to Alderman Woodrow Richardson for his 24 years of service to the citizens of Memphis during Monday’s council meeting.

Mayor Joe Davis presents an appreciation award to Alderman Woodrow Richardson for his 24 years of service to the citizens of Memphis during Monday’s council meeting.

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Memphis installs elected aldermen

Roger Estlack
Friday, May 15, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis City Council installed recently elected aldermen and honored the service of one alderman who chose not to run for re-election Monday, May 11. Mayor Joe Davis read the election report, and the council approved the official canvass of the city officer’s election.

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Runoff election early voting begins May 18

Bev Odom
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – Early voting for the Democratic and Republican Runoff Election begins Monday, May 18 and will continue through Friday, May 22. Those wanting to vote early can cast ballots from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the clerk’s office in the Collingsworth County Courthouse.
Candy Powell, administrator of Collingsworth General Hospital since 2006, receives the prestigious Becker’s Healthcare distinction for the second year in a row. COLLINGSWORTH GENERAL HOPSITAL

Candy Powell, administrator of Collingsworth General Hospital since 2006, receives the prestigious Becker’s Healthcare distinction for the second year in a row. COLLINGSWORTH GENERAL HOPSITAL

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Becker’s Healthcare applauds CGH administrator

Bev Odom
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – For the second consecutive year, Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH) Administrator Candy Powell has earned one of Becker’s Healthcare “Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know” titles for 2026.
Shari Bellizzi-Davis, a longtime educator at Wellington Independent School District (ISD), will join a prestigious panel of adjudicators this week for the 2026 One Act Play (OAP) State Championships. Bellizzi- Davis is set to preside over the 3A-level competition, adding yet another milestone to an extensive career in the performing arts.

Shari Bellizzi-Davis, a longtime educator at Wellington Independent School District (ISD), will join a prestigious panel of adjudicators this week for the 2026 One Act Play (OAP) State Championships. Bellizzi- Davis is set to preside over the 3A-level competition, adding yet another milestone to an extensive career in the performing arts.

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Wellington’s Bellizzi-Davis to judge state One Act Play

Bev Odom
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – Shari Bellizzi-Davis, a longtime educator at Wellington Independent School District (ISD), will join a prestigious panel of adjudicators this week for the 2026 One Act Play (OAP) State Championships.
Wellington High School (WHS) junior Kaycee Martinez, left, will reign as Wellington Lions Club’s new 2026-2027 Sweetheart. Members selected Martinez during the Monday, May 4 meeting, where junior Maggie Tillman, right, also competed for the honor. Each candidate addressed the Lions and described their involvement in school activities and passion for community service. The 2025-2026 Sweetheart, Treylea Wiebe, congratulates both candidates. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Wellington High School (WHS) junior Kaycee Martinez, left, will reign as Wellington Lions Club’s new 2026-2027 Sweetheart. Members selected Martinez during the Monday, May 4 meeting, where junior Maggie Tillman, right, also competed for the honor. Each candidate addressed the Lions and described their involvement in school activities and passion for community service. The 2025-2026 Sweetheart, Treylea Wiebe, congratulates both candidates. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Wellington Lions select Sweetheart

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Childress Junior High School (CJHS) eighth-grade students, accompanied by CJHS educator Lee Chappell, visit the historic Palace Theater Tuesday, May 12. “It is always a blessing for the eighth-grade kids to come to the palace,” Childress Theater Company President Shelly Preston said. “Thank you, Lee Chappell, for making it happen and making a donation to the Palace Theater.” PALACE THEATER

Childress Junior High School (CJHS) eighth-grade students, accompanied by CJHS educator Lee Chappell, visit the historic Palace Theater Tuesday, May 12. “It is always a blessing for the eighth-grade kids to come to the palace,” Childress Theater Company President Shelly Preston said. “Thank you, Lee Chappell, for making it happen and making a donation to the Palace Theater.” PALACE THEATER

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Eighth grade visits Palace Theater

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Memphis High School’s Juliana Soto, Lillie Ollinger and Jasmyne Gilchrest compete for a chance at becoming the 2026-2027 Memphis Lions’ Club Queen. Ollinger, center, was crowned with the honor.

Memphis High School’s Juliana Soto, Lillie Ollinger and Jasmyne Gilchrest compete for a chance at becoming the 2026-2027 Memphis Lions’ Club Queen. Ollinger, center, was crowned with the honor.

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Memphis Lions Club crowns Queen

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Friday, May 15, 2026
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