“‘I am the Lord your God…’You shall have no other gods before Me, no carved image, not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” ‘Honor your father and your mother,” ‘You shall not murder, commit a...

Christmas 2025…in the books. It is past, over and now a memory. But not just Christmas, so is the whole year, 2025. The year is over, in the books and now a memory as well. What a year it has been. Ou...

For more than four decades, Dr. Gary Cox has been the veterinarian Sallisaw could count on, day or night, weekday or holiday, rain or shine. From household pets to livestock and wildlife, his practice...

The Friends of the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library is holding a membership drive with the first meeting happening at 6 p.m. on January 12, in the library meeting room. The Friends are a non-profit grou...

WE ALL MUST FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST! JESUS CHRIST GAVE US THE FREE CHOICE TO FOLLOW HIM OR NOT TO FOLLOW HIM! THERE’S A HUGE CONSEQUENCE FOR NOT TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST! Matthew 11:1-30 1And it came to pas...

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Supporters of an effort to gradually eliminate property taxes have withdrawn and refiled their initiative petition.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 ...