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This past week, Mrs. Miller conducted two really cool labs with her chemistry students. The first two pictures show students measuring for their decomposition lab where hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and hydrogen gas using manganese dioxide starts the reaction and produces gray 'smoke' like a magic genie coming out of the flask. The next two pictures are of the synthesis lab where Magnesium ribbon and oxygen react to form magnesium dioxide and release light and heat .

The Jr. Class Fall Carnival will be on October 28, from 6-9 p.m. at Edison Elementary. There will be Bingo, games, booths, and treats. This year, a 2023-2024 Mangum Sports events pass will be included in the Bingo prizes. We invite your family to attend.

Karen Locklear’s positive attitude, faith in God, and dedication to promoting Mangum and the local area are some of the reasons I admire her. Every Tuesday morning she hosts a Mangum happenings radio segment on KTJS during which she lets listeners know about all the positive events going on in our town and nearby towns, things going on with the schools, and upcoming events.

If you missed the Old Greer County Museum and Hall of Fame celebration on Saturday, you missed a good time. They had lots of visitors who enjoyed all there was to offer. Thanks to Stephen, Brenda and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this event happen.

The Chamber will sponsor a Trunk & Treat event on the square on Halloween. Plan to come down with your candy for the kids.

The Mangum Lady Tigers Softball team traveled to Hinton for the Regional Tournament last Thursday and Friday. They started it off right with a 23-2 win against the Meeker Bulldogs.

Mud Bog games and more will be happening tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 30, in Mangum. Come and enjoy the mud games, burnouts and a car cruise that are being held to benefit the Mangum Police and Fire Departments.