Now that summer has arrived, sunscreen is not the only essential tool needed. In extreme heat, adequate fluids are especially important because dehydration can be a major lifet hreatening problem. Chi...

On Saturday, June 24, the Roland church of Christ, 103 South Roland Road, is hosting its 2nd Annual Area-Wide Singing and Fellowship event. The Sing will start with an “early bird” session at 5:00 pm ...

Jesus said: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have command...

“There is no one perfect way to be a good mot he r. Each situation is unique. Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children… What matters is th...

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn thei...

Eligible participants can apply for one-time $600 federal relief payment The Cherokee Nation is among 15 agencies or governments across the United States chosen by the USDA to administer the Farm and ...

Shannon Edwards is well-known throughout the county as the nurse with a heart. Edwards, who not only works as a school nurse for Moffett and Brushy Schools, has also spent much of her time sponsoring ...

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin has announced his Senate Armed Services Committee subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress. The freshman Oklahoma Senator will serve on the following subcommittees...

I expect the upcoming legislative session, which begins Feb. 6, to be interesting, exciting and productive. Between the 149 legislators in the Oklahoma House and Senate, thousands of bills were filed ...

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and congratulations after being selected as one of the recipients of this year’s Honorary State FFA Degree. FFA, which stands for Future Farmers of Americ...

“And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask any thing in My name, I will do it” (John 14:12-15). Christian How often do you pray to the Go...

“Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle” (Ps. 27:6b). “Joy” is” the expression of an intense and ecstatic or exultant happiness.” Are you experiencing the joy of knowing Jesus Chri...

“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve” (Josh. 24:14). “I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). As in the days of Noah, people make plans, bu...

(Jan. 13, 2022) While I’m writing this little note the outside temperature is about 27 degrees, that is plenty cold. It’s so cold my elusive mole is on my patio begging for foot warmers. Well, it’s no...

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” His Love His Love In Eternity past our Creator loved us and ha...

There is coming a day, When no heart aches shall come, No more clouds in the sky, No more tears to dim the eye, All is peace forever more, On that happy golden shore, What a day, glorious day that wil...

Scott Bird, DPM, a podiatric surgeon, recently joined Baptist Health Foot and Ankle Clinic-Fort Smith. Dr. Bird earned his degree at Midwestern University of Health Sciences in Glendale, Arizona in 20...

As a result of the ongoing surge of the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant, Cherokee Nation is shifting to a virtual platform for the 16th annual Cherokee Art Market. The virtual market will run...

The Roland Alumni Association will host its annual Breakfast & Banquet on Oct. 23, in the Jr. High Cafeteria. Anyone who attended Roland up to 2020 is invited. The homecoming game will be held on Oct....

A court advocacy program for children is actively seeking volunteers in Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner, and McIntosh counties. The Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, program is in search of every...