Lockney ISD announces new Junior High principal
LOCKNEY – This fall Lockney Junior High will be led by a man who once walked the halls of the school as a student. On Monday the district announced Dewayne Jones would be returning to the district
Fewer fires, more accidents for Floydada VFD in May
FLOYDADA – While it’s good the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department didn’t find themselves as busy during the month of May, the fact they still responded – and responded quickly – to dumpster fires and traffic accidents shows
Whirlwinds busy on summer hardwood
FLOYDADA – The Whirlwinds basketball program has been active under new Marc Puente this summer by playing in camps the past two weekends and in summer league to begin on Tuesday. Floydada finished 2-2 at the Littlefield
Floyd County temporarily removes burn ban
FLOYD COUNTY – If you’ve been praying for rain, keep it up. As Floyd County saw a week of decent rain and hail, County Judge Marty Lucke and County Commissioners have pulled back their burn ban… for
Futures play challenging schedule in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. – The Floydada Futures 12-under softball team went to New Mexico to play some good competition in a beautiful mountain setting at Eagle Creek Sports Complex over the weekend and came away with some hopefully
Junior Whirlwind Basketball Camp starts Monday
FLOYDADA – According to Floydada Lady Winds coach Adam Zepeda, establishing the proper basketball skills and developing a love for the game is the purpose of the 4th Annual Floydada Junior Whirlwind Basketball Camp. The Junior Whirlwind
On The Record: Jontha Lee Mercer
LOCKNEY – Jontha Lee Mercer loved teaching. You can tell it was her life’s purpose by two full photo albums she has kept of her 42 year career. The pages of these albums hold the school pictures
Floydada bands welcome new assistant director
FLOYDADA – The Floydada Collegiate High School band has a new assistant band director. Director of Bands Franklin Piland announced this week the school had hired Kathryn Grice. The following was posted to the band’s social media
Molly Olivia Doolittle (Ralls)
Molly Olivia Doolittle, 16, of Ralls, ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Molly was a beautiful, intelligent young lady. She absolutely loved her animals. She was very well known in the community
Floydada Futures to play out of state teams in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. – The Floydada Futures 12 and under team are heading to hopefully a cool climate to play in the Queen of the Mountain tournament starting Friday, June 3 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Ruidoso has become