GONE WITH THE WIND

ABOVE: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, center, on Sunday toured the devastated historic business district in Sulphur. Joining him were Speaker of the House Charles McCall, left, Brandon Tatum, the governor’s chief of staff, foreground, and others.

Elite Gym Honored With Ribbon Cutting

Sulphur and Davis Chamber of Commerce members welcomed a new business, Elite Gym, to Sulphur last Friday with a ribbon cutting.
Members and guests gathered for the event at 2:00 p.m. at the Sulphur location, at 2124 West Broadway. The owners also have a location in Ada.
The gym will be available for members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Amenities include selectorized machines, plate loaded equipment, free-weights, cardio fitness equipment, treadmills, stairmasters, elliptical, rowers and more.
The gym offers single, family or corporate memberships. Memberships will be honored at both the Sulphur and Ada locations.
Shown in above photo holding scissors is manager, Becky Crabtree.

News

The Times-Democrat building at 115 W. Muskogee St. was damaged in Saturday night’s tornado, however, construction crews are starting this week to make necessary repairs.

GONE WITH THE WIND

ABOVE: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, center, on Sunday toured the devastated historic business district in Sulphur. Joining him were Speaker of the House Charles McCall, left, Brandon Tatum, the governor’s chief of staff, foreground, and others.

The heart and soul of this community was ripped apart in Saturday night’s tornado, but residents are fighting back with “Sulphur Strong” as their motto.

Massive Recovery Effort Underway

Sulphur tornado victim Peyton McClure is overcome with joy after finding her pooch alive amid the rubble following last Saturday’s disaster. PHOTO BY BLAKE SEALE

A massive recovery effort is underway in Sulphur since Saturday night’s tornado destroyed much of the historic business district and northeast side homes and businesses.

Obituaries

Marshall McMurtry

Marshall McMurtry, 79, of Chandler, TX, passed away on April 23, 2024.

Martin Carl Easley was born June 16,1950, in Wynnewood, to the late Cecil Martin and Ruby Jewell (Sise) Easley. He died on Thursday, April 18, in Davis, at the age of 73.

Sylviene (Petty) Runyan

Sylviene was born September 27,1929, in Sulphur, to the late Jack and Alice Petty. She died Monday April 30, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 94 years, 7 months and 3 days.

Sports

After chaos struck Sulphur on Saturday night, many were not sure what would happen, especially with big upcoming athletic events.

Dogs Win Regional Track, Prep For State

Lady Bulldog runner Amaurie Peters races to the finish line at Monday’s regional meet in Madill.

PHOTOS BY DON COFFEY

The Sulphur boys continued their great track season on Monday, winning the Class 4A Regional meet at Madill.

The season came to an end last week for Sulphur baseball, as the Dogs fell in the regional championship to Bethany.

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