Christmas is a wonderful time of year. My mind goes back to the first Christmas. People think of various things when they think of Christmas. Some think of a fat, jolly fellow who squeezes down the ch...

Twelve members were in attendance Monday. We had a chapter net loss of 2 pounds! Jerry had the best weight loss for the week, with a loss of 3.6 pounds. Jerry’s name was drawn for the Two Bit Bowl and...

Publisher’s Note: This column was originally published Dec. 18, 2011. Seems like a lifetime ago. I received a request to republish this column, and out of a duty to our readers, I am happy to oblige. ...

So much that we call weakness is familiar habit. Habit rules around the clock – the way we eat, the way we sleep, the way we approach anything. Habit underlies our every action until we are not aware ...

The first-ever Gore Tournament will begin its three-day run Thursday at Gore Event Center with eight games all three days beginning at 10 a.m., with championship games slated for 7 p.m. (girls) and 8:...

According to the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy eating plan should limit the amount of calories from added sugars and saturated fat. So, does that mean no desserts? While baked go...

Like many tribes across the United States, Cherokee Nation operates a Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) program to prioritize contracting with businesses that are owned by and employ Native Ameri...

HALLOWEEN! DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN? BEWARE! IT’S NOT ALL WHAT IT’S CUT OUT TO BE! 1 John 2:1-11 1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if a...

In newspaper, the iconic exclamation is “Stop the presses!” These days, as it applies to college football, I’m going with “Stop the merry-goround!” or “Stop the madness!” Maybe it’s because my generat...

Life is easier when we avoid being the “walking wounded.” Trauma is not a stranger. We all have things happen that wipes us out for a while, but it is dangerous to use them as crutches. When something...

Let’s face it – life is busy! This is especially true for parents and families. It can often seem like days are passing by in the blink of an eye. Living in this fast-paced environment can leave paren...

The 2023 high school football season said adieu Friday night when the Central Tigers lost their Class A state quarterfinal game to Hooker in Newcastle and Vian fell to Class 2A defending state champio...

Since my first grandchild was born in June, I’ve made four trips to Chicago to see him. Most of the time, I fly with either United or American Airlines but after an advertised special for about half t...

There are times when people get so far from home in their minds they forget the way back. The lonely forget how to communicate, though there are many equally lonely. The sick forget how it felt to be ...

Choose local foods: The fewer steps between your table and the farm where your food grows, the fewer chances it has to get “dirty” with contaminants or processing. It also means you’ll get fresher and...

ARE YOU REALLY LIVING OR ARE YOU FAKING IT! KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND YOU KNOW ETERNAL LIFE! NO JESUS CHRIST—THERE IS NO ETERNAL LIFE! COME TO JESUS CHRIST! John 10:1-30 1Verily, verily, I say unto you, H...

Our chapter is starting to have more join our journey to weight loss. Last week we had Lynda join and this week Brenda joined us. We are all excited about having more join us and learn about weight lo...

Let me say welcome to the inaugural Cage Notes column. This column will publish in each Wednesday edition once the basketball season gets going. Its first of several Wednesday editions to publish will...

After two woeful seasons in 2021 (1-9) and 2022 (0-10), the Sallisaw Black Diamonds, thanks to new coach Brandon Tyler’s leadership and guidance, returned to past glory with a winning season of 7-5 an...

Everybody experiences both good and bad stress. It can come from mental activity, emotional activity, or physical activity. The way you interpret stress is unique and personal. For example, what may b...