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  • This year's Stephens County Free Fair Pageant queens included from left: Payton Ortega, Aubrey Bowden, Miranda Dougherty, Allison Christian and Raylen Parks. Free Fair Pageant to celebrate 10 years

    The number of contestants in the 10th annual Stephens County Free Fair Pageant is a far cry from the number they started out with.

    July 29, 2012 1 Photo 1 Slideshow 1 Story

  • Presley Vargas, right, shows her love for her family's new addition, Charlie, with her parents Megan and Chris. Wheelchair, poodle liberate Presley

    When Chris and Megan Vargas of Duncan found an opportunity for their daughter to be able to do everything a toddler should be able to, they jumped at the chance.

    July 22, 2012 3 Photos

  • Dobie Headrick waits with one of her young charges, Deär after the Early Head Start program ends for the day. Head Start offers year-round services

    When you’re a young family or single parent, all you need is a helping hand to get back on your feet with some extra care for your child.

    July 15, 2012 3 Photos

  • Andy Cary Jr., 90, holds a bowling trophy, clippings hailing his state track prowess Athletics were his ticket to education

    In his play “As You Like It,” William Shakespeare wrote the line “And one man in his time plays many parts.”
    For Andy Cary Jr., he has taken on the role of educator, athlete, serviceman, husband, father among others during his 90 years of living.

    July 8, 2012 5 Photos

  • Taylor Walker rides into the Claud Gill Arena on her paint, Gabe, to accept the 2012 Duncan Noon Lions Rodeo Queen title. Rodeo Queen title is for a worthy cause

    Taylor Walker rode up on a painted pony and drove away with a new horse trailer, a sash and a crown.

    July 1, 2012 3 Photos

  • Tiny Estes has had a large influence on her children, grandchildren and many following generations in her 100 years of life. No regrets for Estes as she looks back on last 100 years

    When you can mark the beginning of your life 100 years in the past, look back and say “No one has had a better life than I have had,” that is a special achievement.

    June 24, 2012 2 Photos

  • Angela Ibarra enjoys coloring her unique picture on a piece of cardboard. Rainy day doesn’t stop chalk artists

    Though Friday morning’s rain changed the settings for Duncan Public Library’s Sidewalk Chalk contest, the event still took place.

    June 17, 2012 5 Photos

  • For years, the brick building at 10th and Peach Streets, across from the Mack Center, sat vacant and boarded up. Thanks to local financial advisor, Kelsey Avants, the building has been revived. and sits on the Crapemyrtle Trail. Founder’s Day tour gives glimpse into history

    This year, as the Stephens County Historical Society and Museum hosts its annual Founder’s Day home tour, a home that was on the first year’s tour in 1992, returns now 20 years later with a few changes, said Fran Boyd, coordinator of the tour.

    June 10, 2012 3 Photos

  • A group of counselors and campers at a 2011 Teen Round-Up Free Summer Camp pose in front of their box car dorms. Summer flavor

    Imagine having a childhood where you never had the opportunity to have a summer camp experience, never got to sit around a campfire, never go on a nature walk led by the cool counselor and never make life-long memories that summer camps are known for.

    June 3, 2012 5 Photos

  • Priscilla Estrada and Maribel Rodriguez share a cold drink on a hot day at the Duncan Lion's Club Carnival. All’s fair

    Squeals of delight mixed with a bit of terror could be heard across Fuqua Park last week as residents took their turn on various rides during the Duncan Lions’ Club Carnival.

    May 27, 2012 5 Photos