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FFA OFFICERS for 2023-2024 are front row President- Kamryn Meiwes, Vice President- Caitlyn Black,Reporter- Devyn Crouch, Chaplin- Teagan Miller and Treasurer- Lauren Turpin. Back row-left to right- Sentinel- Caesar Martinez, Student Advisor- Samuel Hill, and Secretary- Brendon Bowman. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

FFA OFFICERS for 2023-2024 are front row President- Kamryn Meiwes, Vice President- Caitlyn Black,Reporter- Devyn Crouch, Chaplin- Teagan Miller and Treasurer- Lauren Turpin. Back row-left to right- Sentinel- Caesar Martinez, Student Advisor- Samuel Hill, and Secretary- Brendon Bowman. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

Sudan ISD to host Memorial Day Service

Sudan ISD will be holding their 33rd annual Sudan Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Sudan Cemetery. In case of bad weather, the location will be changed to the Sudan High School Auditorium.
BRENT GREEN receives his Honorary FFA Chapter Degree from Teagan Miller at the 2023 FFA banquet held on May 2, 2023. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

BRENT GREEN receives his Honorary FFA Chapter Degree from Teagan Miller at the 2023 FFA banquet held on May 2, 2023. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

Littlefield FFA Holds End of Year Banquet

The Littlefield FFA Chapter held their annual banquet at the Lamb County Ag Center on Tuesday, May 3, 2023. FFA Members and guests were served a meal catered by Danny’s Fins and Hens of Lubbock, Texas.
2023 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS - The Olton Mustangs’ varsity baseball team captured their first play-off series win in program history this past weekend, when they took down the Smyer Bobcats, 11-10, in game one and, 6-4, in game 2 to take the series, 2-0. The Mustangs are set to take on Sanford-Fritch in the Class 2A Area Baseball Playoffs Friday and Saturday. (Photo by Jay Kelley)

2023 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS - The Olton Mustangs’ varsity baseball team captured their first play-off series win in program history this past weekend, when they took down the Smyer Bobcats, 11-10, in game one and, 6-4, in game 2 to take the series, 2-0. The Mustangs are set to take on Sanford-Fritch in the Class 2A Area Baseball Playoffs Friday and Saturday. (Photo by Jay Kelley)

Olton claims first play-off series win

The Commissioners Court of Lamb County met in regular session on Monday, May 8th at the Lamb County Courthouse to discuss a 13-item agenda. The meeting was called to order by Lamb County Judge James DeLoach at 10 a.m. and he gave the invocation. There was nobody present for public comment.

Commissioners to meet Monday

A meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2023, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where an 11—item agenda will be considered for appropriate action. After the Call to order, the public may request to make a public comment on any of the agenda items.
Gayle Heckard received her 400 hour bar presented by Lori Durham.

Gayle Heckard received her 400 hour bar presented by Lori Durham.

LHC Auxiliary held their annual meeting on April 13

The Lamb County Library has released their May newsletter. This month is full of new programs and event. Come join us! The Library will have a special Saturday for all Moms. On Saturday, May 13, Muffins with Mom will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy muffins and quality time with mom.

Sudan HS holding annual Memorial Day Service

The Sudan Community’s 33rd annual Memorial Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 15, at the Sudan Cemetery, located west of the City of Sudan. Everyone interested is invited to attend, along with the Sudan School students, who will be transported to the cemetery by buses.
Arrest made in the murder of Edward Jimenez, Jr.

Arrest made in the murder of Edward Jimenez, Jr.

Arrest made in the murder of Edward Jimenez, Jr.

On January 30th 2023 at approximately 11:08 pm Littlefield Police Department responded to the home of Edward Jimenez Jr., who was found deceased from a gunshot wound. Jimenez’s vehicle was also reported stolen, and an attempt to locate was put out to surrounding law enforcement agencies.
Two-car collision on May 4, 2023, near Springlake results in two deceased and two injured. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

Two-car collision on May 4, 2023, near Springlake results in two deceased and two injured. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

Head-on collision results in two dead, two injured

On May 4, 2023 around 1:40 p.m., a two vehicle collision on US Highway 385, 10.2 miles south of Springlake, resulting in two dead and two injured. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Dodge Caravan was traveling south on US 385, approaching a hill.