March 22, 2018

Stranded at the drive-thru, branded a fool

By Kristen Banks This week has been a really busy week. It’s been tough to get everything done that needed to get done. And I’ve had […]
March 21, 2018

Column: Additional funds for pay raises – Part 2

By Josh Brecheen Previously, I discussed two bills I continue to work on: SB 1030 to modify Medicaid qualifications for working age/able-bodied adults and SJR 45 […]
March 16, 2018

DMS students raise money for local shelter

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – Some Durant Middle School students head into Spring Break knowing they may be making a difference in their community. A number […]
March 10, 2018

Baby Blair’s beats are strong and continuing to get stronger

By Joey McWilliams Angie Sullivan is spending her birthday today in Tulsa. She will be watching her daughter Brooklyn take part in dance competition and she […]
February 22, 2018

Master Technician

By Kristen Banks While there are many things in life that I’m not very good at, or make absolutely no sense to me at all, sewing […]
February 9, 2018

Choctaw police help hurricane victims in Florida and Puerto Rico

Choctaw Nation release DURANT – Not every man would voluntarily leave his home behind to help total strangers rebuild their lives. Despite having no electricity, a […]
February 8, 2018

CPD Chief Hyde announces strict seat belt enforcement emphasis

Release CALERA  – Beginning Feb. 26 through March 9, 2018, the Calera Police Department will join other Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to reduce serious injury and […]
January 25, 2018

Robinson awarded 2017 WoodmenLife scholarship

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – “Protecting families from financial hardship and giving back to our communities.” Those are the two principles WoodmenLife was founded on and […]
January 18, 2018

Winter Garden

By Kristen Banks Although the weather and landscape may presently be cold and uninviting, within our quilting nooks, crannies, closets, and rooms, there is a garden […]