Christmas is over. It was a great Christmas this year. And with Christmas over I sat and reflected on a couple of things about this Christmas. It was different than past Christmases. Not different in ...

Jan. 16 - Nominations for Salute to Excellence awards due. Jan. 22-26 - On the Road to Leadership trip, Jan. 23-24, Night at the Science Museum. Feb. 7 - Horse and Dog Communications Contest. Feb. 27-...

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel” (Isa. 7:14-15). “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). “And behold, you wil...

Everyone should plan for longterm care as we enter a new year. Many people focus on improving finances, health and well-being but one powerful New Year’s resolution often overlooked is planning for lo...

JESUS CHRIST MUST BE FIRST IN ALL OF OUR LIVES! DO YOU LOVE JESUS CHRIST? LOOK TO JESUS CHRIST IN ALL THINGS! Luke 14:1-35 1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees...

Supporters of an effort to gradually eliminate property taxes have withdrawn and refiled their initiative petition. Mike Reynolds, a former Republican House member and proponent, said the measure was ...

What began more thantwoyearsagowhen SLPT Global Pump Group announced it was being acquired by Millison Casting Technology was celebrated last Wednesday at the Sallisaw manufacturing plant with grandop...

For Sarah Christie, the heart of her story has always centered on two things: family and the children she serves. At 31, the wife, mother of three and early childhood educator has woven those passions...

JESUS CHRIST IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL! THE COMING OF JESUS CHRIST WAS PROPHESIED ABOUT ALMOST A THOUSAND YEARS BEFORE HIS BIRTH! ISAIAH 7:14Therefore the Lord himse...

As the Christmas season approaches, the spirit of giving takes on many forms — none more meaningful than the gift of time. Across local nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care faci...

Jan. 10 - 4-H Horse Volunteer Conference. Jan. 16 - Nominations for Salute to Excellence awards due. Jan. 22-26 - On the Road to Leadership trip, Jan. 23-24, Night at the Science Museum. Feb. 7 - Hors...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. While people think of various things when they think of this holiday celebration, we also remember the true meaning of Christmas. There is, of course, the shoppi...

Christian When was the last time you opened your Bible to Luke 2. Was it a year ago, or lately? We have many who profess Christ, who cannot tell you the story of the day Jesus came to earth to bring u...

For the past five years, Angela Cox has quietly assembled care sacks for members of our local homeless community. Each sack is thoughtfully filled with hats, socks, emergency blankets, gloves, snacks,...

As I get older I seem to get a little more set in my ways. I have always been a little hard headed and stubborn, but it seems that I am getting a little more…let’s say… contrary (okay, a lot). I know ...

American Red Cross SCSE OK recently delivered 25 Christmas stockings to the veterans at the new Veterans Center in Sallisaw. Pictured (from left) is Tim Foote, Red Cross volunteer and board member fro...

BROTHERS, SISTERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, NO MATTER WHAT THIS WORLD TELLS YOU/ME/US—THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY THROUGH HEAVEN’S GATES! THAT WAY IS ONLY WITH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! John 1...

When Tara Cato packed up her life in northern Illinois and moved more than 600 miles south to Sequoyah County, she didn’t know she was heading not just toward a new home, but toward a new beginning. C...

Promise Made “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Princ...

Lakeview Baptist As I was thinking about this Christmas I remembered the song Christmas has its Cradle, Easter has its Cross. I just finished listening to Away in the Manger and I started thinking abo...