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Zalatoris reflects on Arnold Palmer’s impact

Will Zalatoris is aware of the special connection he has to Arnold Palmer, even though he never had the pleasure of meeting him. The reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year is a graduate of Wake Forest, the school Palmer attended and supported throughout his entire career.

ALS and pro football players

Dear Doctors: What can you tell me about new research finding that football players are getting Lou Gehrig’s disease? Dear Reader: You’re referring to the results of a study that were published last year in one of the journals of the American Medical Association. The research was conducted by scientists who focused on the long-term consequences of repetitive brain trauma.

Bypass the lines at airport Starbucks

Jasmine Stafford was searching for Starbucks on her way to Tampa International Airport a few weeks ago when an unfamiliar location popped up on the cafe’s mobile app. A Starbucks inside the airport, past security, was available for mobile orders.

Why Pfizer needs time to make COVID-19 pill

Pfizer’s new COVID-19 treatment came with a catch when it debuted late last year: Supplies were limited, and it can take months to make the tablets. Company leaders say they are expanding production and expect big gains in the next several months.

Showtime: Carter County Junior Livestock Show opens

The Carter County Junior Livestock Show opened Wednesday morning with the gilt show (female pigs), and students from across the county entered the ring to display the animals they have raised. The event will continue today at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum with goats, sheep and cows on the day’s agenda. PHOTOS BY DREW BUTLER/THE ARDMOREITE

Betty Lee Habben

ARDMORE - Betty Lee Habben, age 89, went to her heavenly home on Feb 27, 2022, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Trout Funeral Home in Perry with Ralph Yost officiating.

Donna Sue (Thomason) Deming

Donna Sue (Thomason) Deming, daughter of the late Robert Lee Thomason, Jr. and Nancy Sue Herndon Thomason, was born October 16, 1953 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She grew up in Graham, Oklahoma on the family farm and enjoyed working with her father and doing all the chores a young farm girl would be expected to do. She graduated from Graham High School with the class of 1971. For the nine years she was in school there Donna was very active in the 4H Club, receiving the Minnie B Church 4H Award and was a member of an honors group, the Oklahoma Key Club. Donna and her sisters enjoyed taking Tap and Ballet at the Betty Brown Dance Studio.

Bobby Austin Parker, Sr.

MARIETTA - Bobby Austin Parker, Sr., 74, of Marietta, OK passed away in the UMC Health Hospital in Lubbock, TX on February 26, 2022. His journey in life began in Springer, OK on July 6, 1947, the son of Austin and Sarah (Tate) Parker.