Former pro angler Kenyon Hill of Norman is looking to instill a work ethic in youth through fishing. “You can teach them something through fishing that will serve them well the rest of their lives, sa...

Paisley Craghead Age 7, Vian Why do you like being a kid? Because I get to play and have fun! What advice would you give your parents? To give me lots of hugs and lovin! What do you think you’ll be do...

The Blackgum Fire Department will be hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Blackgum Community Center. Menu will consist of pancakes, bacon, sausage...

The Big 12 conference took the opening kickof and downed it in the end zone. After months of study, the conference decided last week to go with a 10-game schedule for the 2020 football season. The nin...

Many have fallen for the father of all lies: Lie! Brothers, sisters, family, friends, and neighbors, there is “no” such thing as “races!” We are “one” blood! The lie of races is the belief and I mean ...

Hey, Jude! Yes! Jude is the shortest book in the Bible—nut it has volumes of truth! Do you know the truth? His name is Jesus! Jude 1:1- 25, “ 1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James,...

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, ---- knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord" (1 Cor. 15:58). What's Going On? What is go...

Of all the things you’re learning, what will be the most useful as an adult? Reading because you always have to read. What’s the hardest thing about being a kid? Chores! If you could grow up to be fa...

I often see others flirting and carrying on, Some even leave with someone they don’t belong. I never worry about my mate being untrue, A pledge of trust is shared by me and you. It’s a joy to find a c...

1Timothy 1:12-13 “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: b...

1 Corinthians 11:23- 30: Because if they don't discern the Lord's body, they bringcondemnation upon themselves. Notice it didn't say anything about not discerning the blood, it said not discerning the...

Belfonte School Superintendent Paul Pinkerton said classes will begin Aug. 12 at the rural school located on the east end of Sequoyah County. "Now that's subject to change. We could be handed down a d...

Last week, the House Speaker shared the list of approved interim studies, which can begin next week. Interim studies examine a certain policy in greater depth than we are often able to during our hect...

All incoming seventh graders are required to have their TDap booster or provide a Certificate of Exemption from the Oklahoma State Department of Health before enrolling in school. Oklahoma law require...

When our days start off sad and blue, There is nothing more important to do, Than to fall on our knees and pray, Worries and fears will quickly fade away. We each face our daily ups and downs, Many ob...

Jeremiah 6:1-21 “ 1 O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil appeareth out...

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...

When God gave us the New Testament Law of Love, He told us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Romans 13:9-10 , For this, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou...

Sallisaw’s first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Oklahoma Blood Institute. Those who give at the Boots & Badges blood drive on Thursday, July 3...

Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepsk...