So it’s October and I had one of my, “unexplained” occurrences today. I’ve had the Piney Cemetery gate latch when I was in the cemetery by myself, and, yes, I have seen things I can’t explain. I don’t label them, “ghosts” because they are not, “standard” ghosts, but they are inexplicable.
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Every day or so I write in my journal what I call a word from the Lord for the day. It might be a scripture portion, a phrase from a song, or a word of encouragement from someone.
It's time to vote, or give up the right to complain.
"The look" – it's usually shared between two people, but can be shared as needed. It usually says some form of "don’t do that." It can be a dad’s way of admonishing a child to behave, or a mom’s reminder to be polite.
But as for me, I came so close to the edge of the cliff, my feet were slipping. I was envious of the prosperity of the proud and wicked. Yes, all through life their road is smooth. They grow and sparkle like a jeweled necklace, they aren't always in trouble, plagued with problems, and thei…
In this article we start in chapter 12 of 2 Corinthians and use the word “transition.” Paul, who became our apostle after being saved by the Lord in Acts 9, indicates in chapter 12 of 2 Corinthians, he had been given visions and revelations of the Lord. He was caught up to the third heave…
This weekend I made a big batch of chili. All the kids came and we spent Sunday afternoon laughing, eating and talking. My oldest son, BillyWayne, finished cutting up a wood pile from one of my shade trees that I had lost. He started a fire and all the kiddos piled around it.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Department of Health has disbanded a specialized unit that that responds to public health emergencies as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow.
As I sit at the desk in the bedroom we call the, “computer room,” I am anxiously hoping God sends us the rain that is supposed to come. We need a soaking rain and then a hard freeze. That will help our trees to be their most spectacular. Our ponds need a good run-off rain too.
The Grand River Dam Authority and the Allen Lab at the University of Oklahoma co-hosted the 2020 Great Plains Limnology Conference earlier this month.
You’d think Sooner football is in the midst of an unprecedented season and you’d be right if the implications of COVID-19 were the topic.
Juaquin Iglesias and Malcolm Kelly chatted in a San Diego hotel room following Oklahoma's 17-14 win over Oregon in the 2005 Holiday Bowl.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state wheat and canola growers scout their crop regularly for the presence of fall armyworms.
Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park was named for its predictable eruptions. On the average it erupts every 90 minutes to an average height of 145 feet. A bit of trivia mentions the geyser sometimes was used as a laundry. Garments placed in the crater during inactivity were ejected…
The coronavirus pandemic has put many people — Native women especially — in peril from domestic violence, as more and more people are forced to stay home, escalating this unprecedented problem across the United States. The reality is that when households are already volatile or under stress…
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma agricultural producers interested in getting help with their farm financial plans have an opportunity to increase support for such activities by working with Oklahoma State University Extension.
Domestic violence and sexual assault. How are those crimes even still prevalent problems for a civilized American society?
Referring to the months ahead of Oklahoma’s 2020 campaign as the “offseason” might not be so accurate.
Philosophers have called the eyes the window to the soul. The Bible, in several chapters – including Proverbs 17 – refers to the eye being the window to the soul. Even Shakespeare made reference to the eyes in many of his writings. Now eyes are all we can see, peeking out over masks most peo…
State Rep. Derrel Fincher, R-Bartlesville, is hosting an interim study next week focused on labor trafficking within domestic violence relationships and its impact on Oklahoma families. The study will be held before the House Judiciary Committee beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Room …
Tribe’s cultural art staff helps recover plants for upcoming medical school
An Oklahoma double-digit, first-half lead vanished quickly after turning the ball over to Texas on two consecutive possessions last Saturday.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Nutritional requirements for beef cattle require a slight shift between seasons, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said.
STILLWATER, Okla. – The fall season is a great time to decorate the landscape with pumpkins and mums or to take a leisurely drive to check out the changing colors of the leaves on the trees. It also is a good opportunity to plant new trees and shrubs.
There’s this great advanced basketball stat called VORP. It stands for “Value over Replacement Player.”
OKLAHOMA CITY — As lawmakers grapple with how to fund Medicaid expansion, voters must decide whether they want to overhaul the state’s constitutionally protected tobacco settlement.
Several years ago, Andy developed a, “hitch-in-his-get-along” as his mom used to call it.
My father's people were hearty mountain folk. They helped settle areas around Pelser and Ben Hur, Arkansas. When I was a child, once or twice a year, we would go back to Pelser and visit with Great Uncle Elmer and Aunt Tiny. Tiny would always cook fresh backstrap, chocolate gravy and homemad…
DALLAS — Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger had never thrown an interception against Oklahoma inside the Cotton Bowl prior to Saturday’s Red River marathon.
Survivors of domestic violence, with help and support, can go on to enjoy happy and safe lives. That is, of course, if they can find the courage to break away from an abusive relationship.
The trees are beginning to get into their fall clothes. The yellows are really showing off, but the reds and oranges are quickly following, as they don’t want to be left behind. My wish is that these beautiful clothes would stay around a little longer, but soon it will be the time when the…
The trees are beginning to get into their fall clothes. The yellows are really showing off, but the reds and oranges are quickly following, as they don’t want to be left behind. My wish is that these beautiful clothes would stay around a little longer, but soon it will be the time when the…
I would like to at this time apologize for the error put in last week’s paper in which it was stated we are assembling at New Testament Church on our Bible studies. We were meeting but have temporarily postponed meetings on Saturday mornings due to the Covid-19. If and when we get the all …
When our children were very young, they were happy to hear their father's voice, especially in a crowd when we had gotten separated from him. More often than his voice, it was his whistle that we listened for in crowds. We'd especially strain our ears at Branson, Six Flags, Dog Patch, or eve…
For four different decades I worked for the Census. It was appealing for a variety of reasons.
Daylight Savings Time ends on Nov. 1, so in a few weeks we will receive one extra hour of time. Some have conducted surveys in the past to see what people do with that hour. About one fourth will use it sitting in front of the television. Almost as many will give the internet another hour…
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The Cotton Bowl experience, fostered by the mutual sacrifice between OU and Texas fans to be in close proximity with one another for a weekend, will take a year off from its typical ambience.
Stilwell Public Schools has been very busy during the first nine weeks of the school year. We are on the cusp of Parent/Teacher Conferences which will look different this year as we are staggering attendance to manage social distancing and of course temperature checks and masks will be requi…
There are no good answers.
Jimmy Butler is an epiphany.
As a Member of Congress, I have the honor of nominating students to our country’s prestigious service academies. Attending a service academy is an invaluable experience that shapes young men and women into our next generation of leaders. This year, there has been more interest than ever i…
STILLWATER, Okla. – What gardener has ever said, “I think I have enough plants?” The likely answer is none. Fortunately, one way to boost the home garden plant supply is through propagation.
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Oct. 5 meeting include a briefing on federal funding extension and recent grants awarded for Oklahoma highway and railroad projects, along with an update on I-40 expansion and connection with a new turnpike in eastern Oklahoma C…
"Okie Gypsy" came to be the name of a column because it says who I am. The full title of the column would be "Okie Gypsy Mermaid," if the whole truth was told.
Oklahoma likely will still see some hot days, but for the most part, fall has arrived, bringing crisp morning temperatures, sunny days and cool evenings. While the leaves on the trees and the grass in the lawn currently is still pretty green, the brilliant colors of autumn soon will arrive.
Drake Stoops has made plenty of plays within Norman’s city limits.
The Bowhunter Observation Survey is a new project the Wildlife Department will use to track year-to-year changes in Oklahoma wildlife populations. Because bowhunters typically spend many hours in the field observing wildlife, this group of hunters provide some of the best information on cert…
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium went as quiet as it had been all afternoon.
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