As I wonder about New Year’s resolutions for 2025, before I put a whole lot of thought into making my list, I wanted to find out where the idea for making resolutions had originated. Tradition has sai...

Every so often the Oklahoma Legislature unveils a new policy priority that makes me guffaw. The latest is courtesy of our new House leadership. In December, they presented a plan to create a governmen...

Gore Pirates Youth Wrestler Hastin Chitty won the 40-pound title in the age 6-and-younger division at last Saturday’s Brushy Christmas Brawl. One other member, Dawson York, also placed as he was third...

Oklahoma recently released its annual A-F State Report Cards of school performance, claiming public schools are “turning the corner toward sustained academic excellence” despite few signs of improveme...

The day reports card come out at school is often rife with anxiety for students. Did I do as well as I think I did? In areas with room for improvement, did I succeed? Students aren’t the only ones who...

The annual Sequoyah County Times Pet Calendar Contest benefitted four county animal rescues in a big way, and was received with great participation and excitement by folks across the county. “Sallisaw...

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Senate bill that would curtail school districts’ use of virtual instruction days is expected to make a comeback in the 2025 Legislative Session. The bill would forbid publi...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas women’s basketball team closed out its non-Southeastern Conference slate of games with an 87-70 win over Central Arkansas on Sunday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. Wit...

The Gore Board of Trustees held a productive meeting on Dec. 17, addressing a variety of town issues, including new infrastructure contracts, personnel updates, and funding agreements for future proje...

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is making it easier for Oklahomans to achieve their New Year’s health goals. With free programs like the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, Shape Your Future and ...

Another disappointing season for the Oklahoma Sooners ended with a 21-20 loss to Navy in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Friday at Amon G. Carter Stadium on the campus of Texas Christian Univ...

TULSA — The Tulsa women’s basketball team started the American Athletic Conference season with a bang Sunday afternoon at Donald W. Reynolds Center, taking down East Carolina in a high-scoring 93-84 t...

It’s less than a week away. The 2025 Sequoyah County Tournament will begin Monday. As you recall, the Sallisaw Lady Diamonds and Black Diamonds are opting to play in the Henryetta Tournament at the ta...

WALK HAND IN HAND WITH JESUS CHRIST ALL THE HOME TO HEAVEN!!! HE’S WITH YOU THROUGH TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS!!! Galatians 5:1-26 1Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,...

TULSA – The University of Tulsa men’s basketball team closed its nonconference schedule with a 96-63 victory over visiting Southwestern Christian on Saturday afternoon at Donald W. Reynolds Center. Th...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees convened for their regular meeting on Dec. 10, where several important issues were addressed, including personnel changes, city maintenance updates, and new develop...

“Boys, I gotta tell you,” said our old pal Windy Wilson, “This cold transmits me reversely to the winter of ’47. Cold? It thicklicated your blood so much you could hardly walk. You remember it, Doc? O...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders 3926 on Friday night to win their fourth straight Liberty Bowl. The Hogs (7-6), who ended the season with a winning record ...

OKLAHOMA CITY. -- The Oklahoma City Thunder stormed past the Memphis Grizzlies, 130-106, Sunday at Paycom Center. The Thunder won 120-114 Thursday night at Indiana, and beat Charlotte 106-94 Saturday ...

STILLWATER — Big man Abou Ousmane scored a season-high 19 points and Oklahoma State used a dominant rebounding performance to push aside Oral Roberts University 86-74 on Dec. 22 at Gallagher-Iba Arena...