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JUST THINKIN'
By Just Thinkin' Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR 
October 17, 2024
Something important happened Friday evening. Coach Brandon Tyler, now in his 20th season leading a high school football program, recorded his 200th career win. Coach Tyler is currently the head footba...
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JUST THINKIN'
By Just Thinkin' Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR 
October 10, 2024
Mark Twain is credited with saying, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” I don’t recall when I heard I first this quote but I am convinced of its accuracy. I enjoy reading history, es...
Columnists
JUST THINKIN'
October 3, 2024
Who is entitled to vote? Well, it depends on who is drafting the definition. In so many questions of this nature we like to turn to our Constitution and most often that is a dandy guide. We ask, “What...
Columnists, Sports
KILGORE'S CORNER
October 3, 2024
If you think diamond mining is limited to exotic locations around the world, think again. In Arkansas, the Crater of Diamonds State Park offers a unique opportunity for anyone to search for the rare g...
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JUST THINKIN'
By Just Thinkin' Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES 
September 26, 2024
There is no activity more thought-provoking than reading. I’ve recently read Erik Larsen’s The Demon of Unrest. It is a marvelous account of 1861and the days preceding the Civil War. This history cris...
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HOME COUNTRY
By Slim Randles Guest Columnist 
September 24, 2024
Bert came waltzing into the Mule Barn truck stop the other day in high spirits. We knew we were in for yet another lecture. Sure enough. Even as he pulled up a chair at the philosophy counter and worl...
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JUST THINKIN'
By Just Thinkin' Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES 
September 19, 2024
A few years ago, I went to Skiatook to watch my great-grandson play baseball. I pulled my rolling seat up beside the bleachers where my granddaughter was seated and settled in. After visiting a few mi...
Columnists, Religion
BLACKGUM CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH
Blackgum Christian Union Church
By Pastor Reggie Kelley 
September 17, 2024
REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST!!! BY ONE MAN SIN ENTERED INTO THE WORLD!!! BY THE SACRIFICE OF ONE MAN—JESUS CHRIST, THE SIN OF THIS WORLD’S OVERCOME!!! PLEASE KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR!!! KNOW JESUS ...
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HOME COUNTRY
By Slim Randles Guest Columnist 
September 17, 2024
Bob Milford popped in for a cup the other day at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop. Bob isn’t usually seen in town during the day, as he’s manager of the big Diamond W spread, and the...
Columnists, Sports
KILGORE'S CORNER
September 12, 2024
In the early fall, my wife and I often start walking two miles a day down our road which runs along the Arkansas River. The fall air and scenic views make for a perfect way to clear our minds and get ...
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JUST THINKIN'
By Just Thinkin' Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES 
September 12, 2024
Vacation huskers are hyping “Make memories now’’ These television types got me thinking about memories. Memory is most peculiar. I believe the most meaningful memories come from everyday life and not ...
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HOME COUNTRY
By Slim Randles Guest Columnist 
September 10, 2024
“Mavis, dear, is that coffee HOT this morning?” “Sure is, Windy.” “Well then, slaver a bunch of it in a cup and flop it down here in front of a freezin’ guy, would you? Thanks, Hon.” “Freezing, Windy?...
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JUST THINKIN'
By Just Thinkin' 
September 5, 2024
We awakened to the news that 6 Israeli hostages had been found dead. Each had a single gunshot wound to the head. These were people abducted from a music festival and Israeli communities near the Gaza...
Columnists, Sports
KILGORE'S CORNER
By JOHN KILGORE | KILGORE'S CORNER 
September 5, 2024
This sport we call deer hunting — which is now less than two months away thankfully — is ultimately about enjoying the great outdoors while minimizing the risk of harm. Bagging a big buck is thrilling...
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HOME COUNTRY
By Slim Randles Guest Columnist 
September 3, 2024
Everyone has his own favorite spot on Lewis Creek, I guess. Some of us favor the swimming hole below Miller’s old place, with its rope swing and the kids who frolic there on hot summer days. For Doc a...
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JUST THINKIN'
By Just Thinkin' Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES 
August 29, 2024
Who and what makes a difference? I think because we look for the effect of an act to be almost immediate, we miss the actual impact. Wobbling through life is not like pouring water on a fire to put it...
Columnists, Sports
KILGORE'S CORNER
August 29, 2024
Green Country waterfowl hunters should be treating up for an early start to their favorite season. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced the dates for the state’s special earl...
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HOME COUNTRY
By Slim Randles Guest Columnist 
August 27, 2024
Four years ago now. Yep, four years ago we lost Max Evans. I sure did, anyway. That old cowboy, artist, writer, bar brawler and two-fisted philosopher meant a lot to a lot of people and not just his w...
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JUST THINKIN'
By Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES, Just Thinkin' Hal McBride SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES 
August 22, 2024
Over recent months I have written several lines about the importance of local historical societies. I believe preserving history is a generational job. As we age, we become the custodians of history. ...
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HOME COUNTRY
By Slim Randles Guest Columnist 
August 20, 2024
Looking around at all the yard signs and hearing politicians tell us on television what a lying crook their competition is, I have to admit I miss Guv Reeve. Guv had a real first name, but I sure don’...