Commentary
July 29, 2020
I recently received a press release stating Oklahoma’s Midwestern accent is among the least understood by smart devices, such as Siri and Alexa. As an Oklahoman I can relate to this problem. Siri on m...
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July 29, 2020
Are you struggling to get your business off to a good start? Do you need a strategy to get it all together? Then Indian Capital Technology Center’s OkPTAC, formerly OBAN program, has a deal for you! E...
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July 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has instilled fear in the hearts of many Americans. Since the pandemic began, there have been numerous mandates attempting to dictate how we must live our lives that have mostly ...
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July 22, 2020
Jennifer Glass can be tough as nails, or she can be your friend and it all depends on how well you respond to her when you come into her system. Glass is a probation officer in the Community Sentencin...
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July 22, 2020
Our country has been through a lot throughout the past four months. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and violence and rioting in cities across the country, it has been a trying time for everyone. Through...
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July 22, 2020
Four water management tools can help protect a backyard poultry operator’s investment by improving animal survival rates during hot summertime temperatures. “Birds do not sweat so water management is ...
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July 22, 2020
In the face of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations, Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is announcing an aggressive new campaign aimed at recruiting more convalescent plasma donors. Starting on July 20, conva...
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July 22, 2020
Jennifer Stemmer of Sallisaw, made the President’s Honor Roll for the spring 2020 semester at Rogers State University, Claremore. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, students must complete a mi...
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July 22, 2020
Sustained winds were measured at 65 mph as a severe storm moved through the county last Saturday night, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power. Sequoyah County Emergency ...
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July 22, 2020
There’s nothing like Oklahoma weather. We all know it and we all talk about it: “Don’t like the weather? Wait 30 minutes, it’s likely to change:’ Country music artist Carrie Underwood has a song calle...
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July 22, 2020
A dozen years ago, I wrote a column about my favorite fishing songs. It needs updating. The other day a friend of mine emailed me a video of Trace Adkins’ new fishing song, “Mind on Fishin”,’ and I re...
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July 22, 2020
“Hear the word of the Lord... For the Lord brings a charge against the inhabitants of the land...” Nation in Rebellion When a Nation rebels against God’ Law, it will find itself in God’s court room. H...
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July 22, 2020
Beginning Monday, July 20, customers entering Walmart will be required to wear face coverings, according to information released by Walmart Corporate. Signs will be posted at the front of the stores a...
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July 8, 2020
I love my orange and white Tom cat, Pistol Pete. My niece, Sarah Richards gave him to me a few years ago after her little ones began respiratory issues. I agreed to take him in so they could have a ca...
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July 8, 2020
Tawni Sue Mings and Robert Fox Glander are proud to announce they were married on March 14. The ceremony took place with family and close friends at The Mansion in McAlester, with Keith Mings officiat...
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July 8, 2020
If you read this column, then you know my goal is not to persuade to a particular belief but to merely inform with historical knowledge. Such is the case with many online comments I have read over the...
Commentary
July 8, 2020
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night” (Ps 1:2). We will be blessed when we walk “not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, ...
Commentary
July 1, 2020
YES & KNOW It was nice to see some auto insurance companies giving back to their customers due to less driving during the COVID-19 pandemic. I think the gun though because accidents are starting to ha...
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July 1, 2020
What time is it? Time for all to prepare to meet God the Creator... “For man also does not know his time: Like fish taken in a cruel Like birds in a snare, So sons men are snared in an evil time, When...
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July 1, 2020
During last Monday’s regular meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners, Steve Rutherford, Emergency Management Director said coronavirus cases continue to rise with the virus targeting more young p...
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April 21, 2026
Sequoyah County OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education) has launched a new club that meets in the evenings to give working individuals the opportunity to participate in the organization’s activit...
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Advances campus plans in monthly meeting
April 21, 2026
The Roland Board of Education approved a slate of personnel changes, financial items and future planning measures during its regular meeting on April 13. Board members unanimously approved the hiring ...
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April 21, 2026
For 43 years, generations of students have walked through the doors of ML Lockwood’s classroom. Many of them were unsure of who they were or what they wanted to become. But somewhere between early mor...
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April 21, 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has announced that the Sallisaw Veterans Home has passed its federal recognition survey, and has begun its full admissions process for eligible veter...
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April 21, 2026
The MCCO Farmers Market will kick off on May 2 and 30, and will continue on the first and last Saturday of each month. Vendor space is limited, so grab a spot early. Vendor rules and regulations can b...
