Cheers to Kathryn Brooks, a Plainview High School student who was named to the Youth Leadership Oklahoma class program. Brooks is one of 52 high school seniors chosen through a competitive process. During the program, Brooks will have the opportunity to travel throughout the state and learn about what makes it special while meeting with state leaders and developing her leadership skills.

Cheers to Wilson Boy Scout Troop 43 and Cub Scout Troop 45 as it hosted a Memorial Day Service at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson. The pack also hosted a service at Grady Cemetery near Ringling in an effort to pay tribute to those men who paid the ultimate price. Also cheers to Scoutmaster Thad Kassheimer and Cubmaster Jessica Mahaffey for their leadership in having the services.

Cheers to Turner 4-H students Zoey Hartman and Lydia Trammel. The two fifth grade students spent Friday morning setting out flags at S1C Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery. The two students were taken to the cemetery by Love County Agricultural 4-H Educator Lauren Minyard, who had volunteered the volunteer services of 4-H students when the cemetery opened. Congratulations for helping the cemetery look its best over the holiday weekend.

Jeers to the pastor and his son in North Carolina who decided to run a drug operation out of a church building. When busted, marijuana and mushrooms along with other items were taken as evidence. The USA Today reported the building had been closed since the pandemic. Apparently, the pastor found what he thought was a higher calling.

— Michael Pineda