August 24, 2017

Quilters come with strings attached

By Kristen Banks Quilters come with strings attached. Now I’m not talking about the fact that they pull at your heart strings with their amazing kindness. […]
August 23, 2017

McDonald spent her summer involved in musical theatre, community work and more

By Joey McWilliams Hannah J. McDonald is beginning her senior year at Durant High School this month and she got a running start to get her […]
August 21, 2017

Students and teachers enjoy experiencing the solar eclipse

By Joey McWilliams BRYAN COUNTY – The total solar eclipse has been one of the most promoted astronomical events so far in the 21st century. Students throughout […]
August 18, 2017

Hotdogs for Heroes

By Joey McWilliams BRYAN COUNTY – Local everyday heroes were recognized at Carl Albert Park on Thursday with an evening with food and fun and a […]
August 17, 2017

Clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose

By Kristen Banks I’ve sewn all sorts of things throughout the years. I’ve made curtains, clothes, costumes, shoes, quilts, and car interiors just to name a […]
August 16, 2017

Bridge over Chuckwa Creek now set for early September completion

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – Traffic can be difficult on the first day school in any year. It may be more difficult than usual at Durant High […]
August 10, 2017

A winning smile and a great personality

By Kristen Banks Several years ago when I first started quilting, I got a lot of snickers from my friends. When someone would ask me what […]
August 3, 2017

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

By Kristen Banks People usually laugh at me when I say I’ve never seen an ugly quilt. They feel like I’m being disingenuous. Often times after hearing […]
July 27, 2017

Community benefits from Choctaw Wellness Center

Release McALESTER – Some strong men and women at the Choctaw Wellness Center in McAlester are carrying their weight and more when it comes to community […]