The Gibeonite Deception 1 Now when all the kings west of the Jordan heard about these things—the kings in the hill country, in the western foothills, and along the entire coast of the Mediterranean Sea as far as Lebanon (the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites)— 2 they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel.

Israel’s Rebellion Predicted 14 The Lord said to Moses, “Now the day of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, where I will commission him.” So Moses and Joshua came and presented themselves at the tent of meeting.

Funeral services for Paula Finch Pierce, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Dec.

Graveside services for Sandra Lometa Scott, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Dec.

Funeral services for Brittney Nicole Spalding, of Antlers, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Dec.

Those filing for Declarations of Candidacy for local school board positions, include: Boswell Stormy Patterson Soper Bruce Roebuck Hugo Dama McLemore Fort Towson Jody David Since each position is unopposed, an election will not be held..

• Larry the Cable Guy, Josh Meloy, Kameron Marlowe coming to Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant GRANT –– Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant announced three exciting acts coming to Stage 271! Josh Meloy Josh Meloy, a country artist from Oklahoma, is bringing his show to Stage 271 in 2025. Meloy, who recently played the historic Ryman Auditorium, is making a name for himself with songs like “Met the Devil in Oklahoma” and “You Here Tonight.” Meloy has over four million monthly listeners on Spotify and just released his latest single “No More” on Nov.

FORT TOWSON –– Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 14, from 1-3 p.m. The theme for 2024 is “Traditions.” Guests can learn about 19th-century traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp anxiously waiting to receive packages from home.

• Major national award recognizes tribal museum efforts The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) has named the Choctaw Cultural Center its Best Cultural Heritage Experience. The award was given as part of the Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards.

Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect.