Oklahoma wetlands are a popular stopover for many migrating shorebirds and the Wildlife Department has scheduled a series of tours at the renowned Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area that features...

President Joy Hamilton called the March 26 FLEAS meeting to order on a gorgeous March day at the Highway #9 Community Center. The hall was beautifully decorated by the Longtown Ladies hostesses, inclu...

Why do so many desire to discount obedience in attaining the gift of salvation offered by God? Is not salvation most important? In accord with the words of Christ in Matthew 16:26, the soul’s salvatio...

Felony Cases T ravis Michael Davis-assault on a police officer D arrell Dewayne Harris-domestic assault and battery D ouglas Earl Henderson Jr.-trafficking in illegal drugs A mber Nicole Jacobs-distri...

Twenty-four Canadian GEAR UP students recently visited area public libraries to learn about resources and programs available within the different library systems of Oklahoma. Library cards are free to...

Jude long ago addressed the problem in his day that is still very real in our day among Christians. Who is Jude? The author of the book of Jude (i. e. Judas) in the New Testament, with only 25 verses,...

Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center has announced a special presentation to be held at the battlefield’s Visitor Center at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 20. Bart Taylor, park interpreter for the Pr...

Congratulations to Jim and Jennifer on this new chapter in their lives. Our theme for 2019 is RELATABLE: Connecting With God. Our current sermon series is “What’s in a Name?” Sunday’s message was, ”Da...

STILLWATER – Most of Oklahoma’s agriculture landowners have a certain bond with their property. For many, it’s been in their family for generations and they would love nothing more than to see it rema...

We met for Wednesday evening Food and Fellowship at from 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. on March 27.   Bill Brown led prayer and The Praise Team.   We sang It’s Amazing What Praising Can Do. Pastor Jeff Willis brou...

On April 4, 1812 – The territory of Orleans became the 18th state and later became known as Louisiana. 1818 – Congress decided the flag of the United States would consist of 13 red and white stripes a...

Anthony Michael Grant, 35, of Porum, was to appear in McIntosh County District Court on Tuesday, March 26 for a pre-preliminary hearing conference on several charges, including trafficking in illegal ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Wednesday, March 20, cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) were confirmed at the Oklahoma Youth Expo, held at the Oklahoma State Fair Park.   PEDv is not a zoonotic diseas...

The Eufaula City Council agreed Monday night to stop charging camping fees and to end the requirement for permits to camp at city sites. Members of the council said that the city wasn’t making much mo...

STILLWATER – A new initiative at Oklahoma State University is making strides in helping build rural economies. Sara Siems, OSU Cooperative Extension assistant specialist, said three informative academ...

Remember Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son? The younger of a man’s two sons demands his share of the inheritance from his father then wastes it all on loose living. When he finally comes to his se...

STILLWATER – Wildlife specialists at Oklahoma State University have developed a new smart phone app that is literally for the birds. The Gamebird Brood Observation app is free and available for both i...

A motorcycle rider clocked at going more than 100 mph on the interstate last year has been given several deferred sentences related to the incident. Zachary Dean Cordray Cochran, 20, of Checotah was c...

Eleanor taught at a school for girls until her husband became president. You have probably heard of Franklin D. Roosevelt, our 32nd president. His wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, was as famous as he was. In ...

In the language of native Hawaiians, “ohana” means family, extends beyond blood relations to include others. It is the ideal name chosen by Lisa and Mike Miller for their company, Ohana Manufacturing....