17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice.

Living for God 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have...

DURANT— Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton released his 2026 Tribal progress and economic development report to the Nation and to the public.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, RDurant, has advanced legislation that would create a Teachers’ Bill of Rights to enshrine classroom protections for all Oklahoma educators.

The news cycle over the past month has been nuts, with major stories from all over the world and even here in Oklahoma. The U.S.

Celebration of life services for Kyler Ray O’Neal, of Hugo, Okla., will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. March 21, 2026 at the Choctaw Community Center, 408 N. M St. in Hugo. Kyler passed away Feb. 13, 2026, at the age of 32.

Funeral services for Vickie Dawn Dodd, of Hugo, Okla., were held March 3, 2026 at Holly Creek Cemetery. Vickie Dawn Dodd, 65, went to her heavenly home on Feb.

Bonnie Brown, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2026 in Hugo, Okla. Born on March 12, 1943 in Sweetwater, Texas, Bonnie’s journey through life was marked by her unwavering kindness and the joy she brought to those around her.

Norma Jean Magby, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Shelbyville. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m.

Funeral services for George Dayton Hammock will be held at 10 a.m. March 7, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Hugo.