The Big Boy 4014 traveled thousands of miles. Gary Henry • The Madill Record

The Big Boy 4014 traveled thousands of miles. Gary Henry • The Madill Record

Chasing the Big Boy: A Journey Into America’s Past—and Ourselves

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

This year, America celebrated her 250th birthday.For two and a half centuries, ours has been a nation that has dreamed boldly, built fearlessly, and accomplished what many believed impossible.

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Jake Hamons Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society

Jake Hamons Courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society

The Lion of the Courtroom Pt. VIII

Gary Henry Mchistory24@gmail.com
At the conclusion of our last installment, Jake Louis Hamonstoodonthethreshold of greatness. He had become one of Oklahoma’s bestknown Republican leaders, an…

TFD: Raffle time

Shellie Blakely
It's that time of year for the ladies Auxiliary to start selling raffle tickets for a guided fishing trip for 4 or a 2 nights stay in the Deluxe Cabins for 4.…

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Summer sports schedule heats up

Summer sports schedule heats up

Summer sports schedule heats up

Charles White Reporter@madillrecord. Net
Sports fans had no shortage of action this past week as the world’s attention shifted from the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the start of NFL…
Marcus “Buff” Bagwell keeps a positive outlook on life, even through hardships. Courtesy photo

Marcus “Buff” Bagwell keeps a positive outlook on life, even through hardships. Courtesy photo

Buff Bagwell still “the Stuff” after all these years

Charles White Reporter@madillrecord. Net
Professionalwrestlingfans were treated to a memorable reunion this weekend as former World Championship Wrestling (WCW) superstar Marcus “Buff” Bagwell made a…

Spain claims World Cup title after explosive games

Charles White Reporter@madillrecord. Net
The final weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered everything soccer fans had hoped for; drama, heartbreak, emotional farewells and the crowning of a new…
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