As we have been made known for almost six months — or more — we’re going to have a total solar eclipse on Monday. Have you all thought what it’s going to do to the sports schedule for that day? I know...

As double dealing as the world seems at times, the whole thing is run on trust. We could not make it one day without that trust. From world leaders to the smallest thing we can buy at the grocery stor...

On June 15 of this year, Cherokee Nation voters will have an opportunity to call for a review of our entire Constitution, and potentially change it. The decision is consequential. The Constitution of ...

GOING THROUGH TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS! DON’T DESPAIR COME TO JESUS CHRIST! GOD WILL NEVER FORSAKE YOU OR LEAVE YOU! REMEMBER! IT RAINS ON THE JUST AND UNJUST ALIKE! LOOK TO JESUS CHRIST IN ALL THINGS!...

As double dealing as the world seems at times, the whole thing is run on trust. We could not make it one day without that trust. From world leaders to the smallest thing we can buy at the grocery stor...

With the return of allergy season and a diagnosed sinus infection, I set out to clean my house last weekend in hopes of getting rid of any pollen or germs that might irritate the infection I already h...

Monday we had 11 ladies weigh in. Our best weight loss was Donna with a loss of 3.9 pounds gone. Way to go Donna! Donna also won the Two Bit Bowl! Our group had a net loss of 7.1 pounds. Our Losers Lo...

First off, I hope everyone had a fun Spring Break. I, on the other hand, was busy working on the 2024 Spring Sports Guide, which is publishing in Friday’s edition. Our staff is putting the final touch...

At Cherokee Nation, we have a long history of supporting farmers and ranchers. From distributing relief payments to farm and food workers during the worst of the pandemic to filling market gaps for ra...

DO NOT CONFORM TO THIS WORLD! THIS WORLD IS NOT YOUR HOME! WE’RE JUST PASSING THROUGH! HEAVEN OR HELL! IT’S YOUR CHOICE! Romans 12:1-211I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that y...

Hello to all and a big welcome to spring. We were going to start off spring with a picnic, but it was a bit too chilly out, so we decided to have crafts. We are rescheduling the picnic for a warmer da...

We had 15 ladies weighed in this past Monday. Our best weight loss was Lynda with 4.4 pounds gone. Way to go Lynda! Our group had a net loss of 11.1 pounds. Our Losers Lotto contest ended with Billie ...

What to know During emergencies, many people including families, firemen and other emergency volunteers may rely on donated food. Janis Risley, OSU Extension FCS Educator, lays out precautions to take...

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 th...

Recently, Cherokee Nation First Lady January Hoskin and I attended the annual chili cook-off and advocacy day by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). We were happy to be at this event at ...

Monday, we had 13 ladies weigh in. Our best weight loss was Barbara with 3.8 pounds gone. Way to go Barbara! Keep it going! Our group had a net loss of 2.1 pounds. Our Losers Lotto is almost over we h...

Last week put an end to the 2023-24 local high school basketball season, and I’m glad I made it through. It was good to see at least one of our 16 teams, the Roland Lady Rangers, make it to state, but...

We are each magnets that draw to us the things we need or holds them back with our disbelief. Surprising as it is, money is there, love is there, position is there, but what are we attracting to us wi...

Just because it’s Spring Break next week doesn’t mean the high school baseball teams are taking the week off. There’s still some baseball going to be played on the diamonds, but some of the action isn...

You may be hearing about the bed bug infestation in Paris and getting ready to cancel upcoming travel plans. After all, no one wants to bring them home. Bed bugs can be very difficult and expensive to...