The Second Session of the 58th Legislature convened this month, and we’ve been off to the races since the very first day. We modified our processes this year on how we move legislation through the Senate to increase efficiency and transparency, so the first two weeks have been especially busy.

Choctaw County Junior Livestock Show held this week at the Bill Grant Civic Center. Goat and Sheep Show Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Broiler, Gilt and Barrow Thursday at noon and 6:30 p.m. Heifer and Steer Show Friday at 6:30 p.m. Premium Sale Saturday at 1 p.m.

Today’s Scripture: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

We will continue to enjoy this lovely weather for the entire week with sunny days through Friday and high temperatures in the mid- to upper-70s. Cooler weather will come early next week, with highs in the 60s on Monday. Showers and thunderstorms are possible this weekend

Friday, March 4 Goulash Green Beans Garden Salad Rolls Fruit Salad Wednesday, March 9 Ham & Chicken Macaroni & Cheese Purple-Hull Peas Corn Bread Jello Fruit Cocktail.

I know I normally don’t write this many articles, but I have received a couple emails asking about this. I am far from a foreign policy expert, but I guess understanding the history helps. So for what it’s worth here is a second article if you are interested.

Felony 13 – Darrel Blake Shawhart: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Misdemeanor 014 – Xavier Lee Bradley: Possession of CDS.

Diesel Technology Instructor Homer Chapman (pictured second from left) attended Kubota Train-the-Trainer Jan. 31 through Feb. 4. The training took place in Phoenix/Buckeye, Ariz., at the Western Maricopa Education Center. Mr. Chapman received Kubota certifications in Pre-Delivery Inspection & Delivery and Electricity & Electronics. The certifications are authorized through NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers).

• State Treasurer McDaniel reminds Oklahomans 2021 tax savings still available With millions of Oklahomans filing taxes in the coming weeks, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel is encouraging Oklahomans to take advantage of a state income tax deduction by contributing to the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP). “As families prepare to file their taxes, it’s important to remember the many benefits of saving now for their future educational expenses,” said Treasurer McDaniel, OCSP board chair.