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Merit vs. equity in college football
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Merit vs. equity in college football
December 31, 2025
Now that the playoffs are set, it’s worth taking a moment to understand the flaws and biases built into the college football ranking system. While fairness may be an interesting word, I’m someone who ...
We all need Jesus
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We all need Jesus
December 31, 2025
Another year around the sun and as I turned 57 on Dec. 30 I realize that no matter how old we get – we all need Jesus. Though the world may label us old, out dated or off our rockers, the truth is wit...
A very busy 2025 for children
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A very busy 2025 for children
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
December 31, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – It is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our work felt incredibly important this year wi...
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Christmas Is Over – Now What??
By REV. THERESE STARR 
December 31, 2025
It still catches my attention every year how all the preparation, excitement, stress, busy-ness, and joy of Christmas all seem to suddenly drop away, leaving almost nothing behind, once the celebratio...
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New Year resolutions will work — if you’re aligned with God!
By LENORE BECHTEL 
December 31, 2025
New Year resolutions will work—if you’re aligned with God! The gap between Christmas and the New Year is generally when people plan life improvements for the next 365 days. This past Sunday LECC Assoc...
Christmases past and present
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Christmases past and present
December 24, 2025
Christmas always brings a flood of emotions every year as I try to navigate all the changes of my Christmases past to my Christmas present. For so many years I had my whole family beside me each Chris...
May your season be bright and joyous
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May your season be bright and joyous
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
December 24, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – I hope each of you is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and will have time to spend with loved ones. As a Christian, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and is a ver...
Legislative Year One wrapping up
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Legislative Year One wrapping up
By REP. TIM TURNER 
December 24, 2025
It’s the end of my first year in office representing District 15. It’s been very interesting to say the least. I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. In addition to helping with numerous constituent...
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Bah Humbug to shame: Change the labels that haunt Christmas
December 24, 2025
Christmas week has arrived, and for many, it’s not always merry. While the season shines with joy and light, it can also stir painful memories— old regrets, lingering shame, and labels we wish we coul...
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God’s divine interruption
By REV. THERESE STARR 
December 24, 2025
I have a little refrigerator magnet that says, “We plan; God laughs.” It’s a constant (and much needed) reminder that my own plans for my day, my week or even my life are not the final word as far as ...
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A Christmas wish from Pastor J.
December 24, 2025
I hope that we hold these days close and remember the Savior that makes them special. I also hope that appreciate and love each other because these days are short, and we not promised tomorrow. I hope...
From Schenck to today: When political rhetoric edges toward dangerous lines
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From Schenck to today: When political rhetoric edges toward dangerous lines
December 24, 2025
I remembered the trial of Charles Schenck, which led to one of the most important Supreme Court cases involving free speech, Schenck v. United States (1919). When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917,...
Christmas countdown
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Christmas countdown
December 17, 2025
From October to December is nothing but a blur with a holiday thrown into each month. Now we are at the Christmas countdown and everyone seems to be busier and busier as Christmas Day approaches. Yes,...
Constitution 101: The Ineligibility and Incompatibility Clauses
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Constitution 101: The Ineligibility and Incompatibility Clauses
December 17, 2025
When the American colonies first clashed with Britain over taxation, much of their frustration focused on Charles Townshend and later Frederick North. Both men served simultaneously as members of Parl...
Support for foster teens and prayers for #MightyMiller
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Support for foster teens and prayers for #MightyMiller
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
December 17, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – This time of year can bring stressful times for children who endure traumatic experiences. As we approach the end of the year and with the holidays of celebration occurring, OICA is on...
Patiently Waiting for Jesus
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Patiently Waiting for Jesus
By REV. THERESE STARR 
December 17, 2025
How good are you with patience, and waiting? It’s not always my strong suit. With short waits, like standing in the check-out line at Walmart or sitting in the doctor’s office, I’ll visit with somebod...
What does God want me to be for Christmas? Be a decent human being!
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What does God want me to be for Christmas? Be a decent human being!
December 17, 2025
“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how ...
Release past offenses to light up your Christmas!
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Release past offenses to light up your Christmas!
December 17, 2025
Christmas has a funny way of turning up the lights — and the memories. For some, the season brings warmth and joy. For others, it stirs old hurts they’d rather keep buried. Dickens captured that tensi...
Handling stress over the holidays
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Handling stress over the holidays
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
December 10, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – With the beginning of December and upcoming celebrations, stress is an inevitable part of the season. Holidays are often portrayed as joyful and exciting, but many children experience ...
HALLOTHANKSMAS this year
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HALLOTHANKSMAS this year
December 10, 2025
Every year from October to December seems to go by in a blink. It seems like people are busier than ever trying to find their Halloween costume to finding time to cook everything for Thanksgiving to f...
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Eufaula losing two prominent citizens
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Eufaula losing two prominent citizens
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 31, 2025
Robyn and Randy Burris, two of Eufaula’s leading citizens who are shining examples of what it means to be community spirited, will be leaving in January for Sheridan, Ark., just south of Little Rock. ...
2025: Year in review
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2025: Year in review
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 31, 2025
The year 2025 was an eventful one for Eufaula. Many local residents joined forces to help defeat the creation of a wind turbine farm in the county. The Muscogee Nation opened its Lake Eufaula Casino i...
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The subsidy cliff: What the end of ACA subsidies means for McIntosh County
By Staff Reports 
December 31, 2025
Congress has allowed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which significantly lowered premiums for millions, to expire on December 31, 2025. There is no stopgap and no extension. While Washington ...
Steele pleads guilty to robbery
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Steele pleads guilty to robbery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 31, 2025
Dallas Allen Steele, 38, Checotah, has pled guilty to robbery with a weapon and possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction. On Dec. 10, Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges sentenced...
WMU Alliance prepare gifts for nursing home
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WMU Alliance prepare gifts for nursing home
December 31, 2025
The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) recently wrapped gifts for residents of Lakeview Nursing home. Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), founded in 1888, is the largest Protestant mission’s organization for ...
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