With the last few notes of Auld Lang Syne still echoing through the air, many Oklahomans are planning to start the new year with goals of better health and self-improvement. From exercise videos to he...

First off, let me wish all of you a Merry Christmas. May we not forget the reason for the season — the birth of our Lord and Savior. I’m getting to spend some time with my 98-year-old mother in her ho...

GOING THROUGH TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS!!! COUNT IT ALL GLORY IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!!! IT’S PROOF THAT THIS OL’ WORLD IS NOT A CHRISTIAN’S HOME!!! PRAISE GOD’S HOLY NAME!!! 1 Peter 4:1-19 1Forasmuch t...

Language connects us to our ancestors, our identity and our place in the world. For Cherokee Nation, preserving and revitalizing our unique language is a sacred duty. With every word of Cherokee spoke...

After I was dumped out at the airport, I wheeled my suitcase inside that contained the ham, praying it wouldn’t weigh more than the 50-pound allowed limit. I figured I'd be OK since I always bring mor...

Never feel guilty because the dearness of some moment seemed wrong. WE may run from fear that we are doing something wrong or feeling tenderness when we should be strict in our emotions. If there were...

LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT! CHERISH HIM FIRST AND FOREMOST! GOD MADE THE WAY TO COME TO HIM! Deuteronomy 6:1-25 1Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord ...

For many decades, the United States attempted to destroy the proud culture of Native American nations. One of the darkest aspects of this campaign played out at Native American boarding schools throug...

Monday we had 17 in attendance. We had a weigh in and then met at Rugers for our Christmas party. Brenda M and Barbara tied on weight loss with 2.9 pounds each. Way to go, Barbara and Brenda M! Keep u...

If you want to see high school basketball before the Christmas Break — or for that matter in 2024 — this week is your last chance. The Gans teams played Cave Springs at home Monday night at Bryant “Bi...

Never quit - even though it seems easier. Keep going. To all outward appearances, it may seem we are down to stay, but we do not walk by sight, we walk by faith. Self pity is a high-priced emotion tha...

Last week, I told you about me and my family surviving Thanksgiving day in Chicago after contracting a horrible stomach virus. My son-in-law, Alex, who I refer to as “my favorite child” cooked 90 perc...

We almost had a full house again this week with 16 members attending the meeting. Neve had the best weight loss of 2.2 pounds gone. Way to go, Neve! Keep up the good work. Willene’ name was drawn from...

THE STORY OF JESUS CHRIST’S BIRTH IS AMAZING! JESUS CHRIST IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! MERRY TO CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL! PRAISE JESUS CHIRST’S HOLY NAME! Luke 2:1-52 1And it came to pass in those d...

Each holiday season as Cherokees gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other observances, there is one enduring theme: Cherokees giving generously to others. This season, cons...

Former Muldrow Lady Bulldog basketball player, and current University of Arkansas-Fort Smith player, Hannah Boyett currently is in the biggest battle of her life — and this battle is off the court. Bo...

During Homelessness Awareness Month, we are educating our communities about the realities and challenges of homelessness across the United States. During this month, we raise awareness, break down ste...

With the Christmas Holiday fast approaching, there are a number of gift ideas that any outdoorsman will enjoy ranging from extravagant to a lowerpriced item for the Christmas stocking. Mike Hitt of Mi...

The Vian Wolverines are hoping to end a 53-year drought of a football season ending without bringing a gold ball to the trophy case. The Wolverines will play in the Class 2A, Division II state title g...

I hope all of our readers had a happy Thanksgiving. Let’s face it, all you had to do was eat and be thankful for what you have. Well, unless you had different circumstances like I did. My daughter, Sy...