Whether we helped at an event, attended a town parade or simply thanked a local Veteran for their service, we all should take pride in our servicemen and servicewomen who have served in the United Sta...

----------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------------- Constitutional amendments that impacted our election day As Americans gather at the polls this week to choose ...

WHEN THE ELECTION IS OVER WE SHOULD... RENEW our trust in God’s sovereignty REAFFIRM our heavenly citizenship REFOCUS our primary mission RESOLVE to respect our leaders RESUME our roles as peacemakers...

Love is a tricky word. It has been used and abused so much we have a hard time understanding it. We love our pets, love our car, love our kids but do we love our community? The Bible teaches about the...

Every October I am reminded of a fairytale wedding and honeymoon when my beautiful daughter thought her dreams were coming true. But what do you do when dreams become nightmares and domestic abuse thr...

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Nov. 5, the General Election will occur for Americans to decide on the candidates who are seeking office that they would want to represent them for the next term of office. Ranging ...

Letter to the Editor The three living children of Checotah Girls Basketball Coach Herman Emerson wish to extend our sympathy to the family of Myrtle Wallace Frost who passed away Sept. 29. Our dad was...

Over the past year I have written several articles dealing with the war between Israel and Hamas. While that war is still ongoing, a more recent conflict has begun between Israeli forces and Hezbollah...

The disciples had the most godly role model of all: Jesus Christ Himself. Their early churches had followers with rooted relationships that united them with a common bond. They genuinely shared each o...

I wish that I would have taken advantage of the opportunities that I had when I was to know Jesus and grow in His faith. There is so much pain and difficulty I inflicted on myself because I refused to...

One thing I have definitely learned over many years of rescuing animals is that rescuing is not relaxing, but it is rewarding. Recently while helping out at a local charity event that helps rescue ani...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The season for legislative interim studies is quickly coming to an end. I would like to thank those lawmakers who have dedicated time and effort to ensuring that the studies which the ...

----------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------------- Executive v. Executive: A Parallel in American Presidential Elections As a political historian, I was disappoi...

All people have one thing in common: we are all thirsty for human love. We were created by God with the desire to belong in a family and community. You’ve probably heard the amazing Beatle’s song call...

Faith isn’t real if you never put it to work. Is your Christian faith real, practical, demonstrable, and useful? Or is your faith theoretical and untested? Faith is not just something we think, but so...

OKLAHOMA CITY – As a longtime advocate for children’s success, I have grown accustomed to conversations from multiple perspectives which shed light on aspects of policy. I have also been the target of...

The McIntosh County 2024 – 2025 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement of the Fiscal year 2023 – 2024 has been certified and approved. The report was published in the Oct. 10 issue of the newspaper...

Pain seems to have permeated my life for as long as I can remember, but now I realize there has always been a purpose for my pain and I’m learning as I walk through the pain. My pain seemed to have st...

---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Constitution 101: Article I, Section II, Clause III: The Enumeration Clause Article I, Section II of the United States...

--------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ I read something online the other day that said, “not to brag but I have won as many primary votes as Kamala Harris.” A...