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Before his surprising elevation to the role, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson cut a conservative path as an unassuming Louisiana state lawmaker who authored proposals with a religious bent.

Even though his political stances have been divisive, those who’ve worked alongside and opposed him concur Johnson has an agreeable nature that could be tested as he attempts to heal rifts within his party and the chamber.

DUNCAN – A pair of former El Reno High School standouts played a game of mind chess from the sidelines last week and it was the elder of alums who got the checkmate move.

Lathen Pruitt, nephew of El Reno defensive coordinator Michael Pruitt (a 2001 EHS grad), intercepted a Sawyer Rice pass at the EHS 10-yard line with two seconds left to seal the Indians 42-28 win over the Duncan Demons.

“Their guy had been throwing it down the field on us all night, but toward the end we really stepped it up a little bit. We were in four and it was my job to stay deep.

El Reno High School’s football team is riding a four-game winning streak over Altus, its longest in the series with the Bulldogs, and head coach Russell Cook is stressing it’s better to let a sleeping dog lie.

“Altus has got a new coaching staff this year and they have struggled, but they have gotten better each week. This is one of those games we cannot take lightly and we need to go out and take care of business,” said Cook.

El Reno High School agriculture students took advantage of last week’s warm temperatures to make over one of the flower beds at Lucas Hall.

Students dug holes to plant pansies which were the first crop of plants grown in the district’s greenhouse.

Once all the pansies in various colors were planted, the flower bed was covered in protective mulch.

November 11 is Veterans Day. It’s a day to remember and honor those who served in our nation’s military.

It’s a day that is no doubt sacred for many.

The families that lost loved ones fighting to maintain our nation’s freedom. It’s certainly personal for them.

The veterans who came home but who saw and know buddies who did not return. Veterans Day must be sacred to them.

For some, like El Reno High School teacher Brian Rukes, the day is personal and sacred. Family members have a long military history.

El Reno High School wrapped up its annual Pink Week fundraising event with a kickball tournament on the Central Grounds.

Students were divided up into sessions, with juniors and seniors taking the morning time slot and freshmen and sophomores competing in the afternoon.

Teams were comprised of various student organizations and competed in 10-minute games.

Kickball was not the only event as teams not on the kickball field could pass time with various stations such as a softball throw dunk dank and cornhole boards.

Circus on Ice did two shows last week at the Canadian County Expo Center.

The event featured ice skating, juggling and balancing acts and crowd-involved skits.