An Oklahoma death row inmate is set for lethal injection Thursday after the nation’s top court denied his emergency stay.

Dennis Prager said, “God is not your butler in heaven, he is your Father in heaven.” A butler serves others; he is not served himself. He is usually a poor man in a rich man’s house. A butler is often looked down upon, taken for granted, and if he doesn’t perform, he is quickly fired. 

Two audio books I’ve recently listened to about female spies during World Wars l and ll shed light on the heroism and horrors experienced. I would have never read these books, but the beautiful storytelling makes the hard parts mostly bearable. The stories made me reconsider something I’ve p…

Voters in Adair County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind when going to the polls next week. 

If you notice little gnats flying around your house plants, there’s a good chance those plants are being overwatered. Fungus gnats are insects commonly associated with overwatered houseplants. They can become a nuisance when they are present in large numbers and fly around inside a home. Whi…

Single-day COVID-19 Omicron variant cases have created an avalanche with an increase of more than 14,000 cases reported on Jan. 15.

Rural water districts will receive between $50,000 and $100,000 for needed repairs and upgrades, with ARPA funds from the Adair County Commissioners approved during the regular Monday morning meeting on Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m.

Candidates running for Westville Board of Trustee are: Bryan Maloney, Chris Null and Patsy Winn.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Office of Child Nutrition Services is seeking sponsoring organizations for the 2022 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Eligible sponsors include public or governmental agencies, private, nonprofit residential summer camps and private, non-pr…

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I did not make any New Year’s resolutions this year, because by this time, I have given up on them anyway. However, I am trying to talk to God more and be more thankful for all the blessings he has bestowed upon me. Those are not resolutions I plan to give up on.  As Barbara Johnson says in …

In the 1980s, I worked in South Texas. I recall one woman telling me that she was a fifth-generation Texan; others implied that no matter how hard I worked or how long I stayed, that longtime families had rights a newcomer would never possess.

So I understand that there is a new website where we can order up to four free COVID test kits per person. It will take more than a week to get them delivered, but we can keep them in our homes. That way, if someone in the household learns that he/she has been exposed or has symptoms, the pe…

All right, we will continue our study from last week. Paul mentioned flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, 1 Corinthians 15:50. We know from past articles of study Paul in Acts 9 was stopped and saved on the road to Damascus by Jesus himself and was progressively given the revel…

A common New Testament word for “sin” literally means “missing the mark.” It is the image of an archer who aims for the bull’s-eye, but fails to put the arrow right in the middle of the target. We often fail in our pursuit of righteousness, and we fall short of God’s standard. Yet we can lea…

Article 52 - One of the more frequent questions that I receive is how do I locate my own research area. Although there are quite a few different schools of thought on this subject, I will offer my own perspective, as it has been fairly successful for me.

Adair County Resource Center Food Pantry was open Thursday, Jan. 13, and gave food to 83 families with 166 members. They will be open again Thursday, Jan. 20 from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

January is the beginning of our calendar year, but for me, like many of you, it’s the time to start new good habits and let go of those not serving my best interests.

Maryetta School has been awarded the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Grant in the amount of $5000.00! The grant money will be used to purchase three Hydroponic Plant Growing Towers. 

Tree trimming around power lines was on the agenda for Stilwell Utility Department and Stilwell Development Authority, on Tuesday, Jan.11.

News reports of the Braum’s facility fire in Tuttle being caused by wet hay may have people wondering how something wet can combust, but it is all a matter of chemistry.

Task Force to Protect Women and Families issues report, second task force report due in October 

Greasy Fire Department was approved for four purchases using the American Rescue Plan Act, during a Jan. 17 meeting of the Adair County Commissioners.

New activity in an established bald eagle nest, located in an area below the Pensacola Dam main spillway, has prompted the Grand River Dam Authority to temporarily close access to the area, as it has also done in previous years.

A short meeting kicked off the year for the Watts Town Board of Trustees on Monday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m.

For a few days this month, Cherokee Nation was the global center of the movement to save Indigenous languages. Language leaders from all over the world gathered in Tahlequah to kick off the United Nations’ International Decade of Indigenous Languages. For the 10-year period from 2022 to 2032…

I love all seasons, winter included. I love the crisp air, lack of spiders, ticks and mosquitoes. When hiking in the woods during winter, there is a sense of aloneness that settles over my soul. The woods seem a bit more solitary. 

Some Oklahomans may still have their holiday decorations up, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about gardening – especially for those who may not have ever gardened before.

Andy is a typical early riser. Meaning he is usually up, dressed and sitting at the desk in his office by around seven every morning, which causes him to see the sun began to filter cautiously through the blinds and get stronger as morning passes. One such morning, he glanced at the window a…

Watts High School is pleased to announce it has received a $3,700 Classroom Enhancement grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The grant will be used to assist in funding Forensics: Diversity of Science in the…

Some people are drawn to the outdoors, blazing trails for the rest of the world to follow in their footsteps. And while the comfort of home has never been so plush, the earth’s scenic landscape is attracting more and more nature buffs to get outside and experience the countryside around them.

Adair County is again protected by emergency services, with credit going to county commissioners and the District Attorney’s Office; Dianna Yell a first responder and former emergency management coordinator; and EMS Director Ray Sallee.

he Town of Westville is currently accepting applications for an Emergency Management director. Council members voted at the January 13 meeting to accept applications until February 28.   

nce again Mother nature kept us from having church.  So, once again, I watched Dr. Charles Stanley on TV.  This morning he based his sermon on Nehemiah, a cupbearer for the king who accomplished two amazing feats in Jerusalem.  

Jan. 6

OKLAHOMA CITY — Concerns are mounting over legislation that would require the Oklahoma Health Department to create a government database with identifying information for all women seeking abortions.

Cherokee Nation citizens will soon have better access to world-class health care. I recently signed legislation that will invest $440 million into major health care capital improvements. This commitment will ensure our people get the kind of quality health care they deserve for many years ahead.

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A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds in the U.S.

If you notice little gnats flying around your house plants, there’s a good chance those plants are being overwatered. Fungus gnats are insects commonly associated with overwatered houseplants. They can become a nuisance when they are present in large numbers and fly around inside a home. Whi…