The Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Garfield County Conservation District are thrilled to unveil the inaugural Crossroads Conference, a groundbreaking event focused on soil health. Set to take place at the Autry Tech Center in Enid, Okla., on July 19-20, 2023, the Crossroads Conference aims to bring together regional producers, conservation partners, and agriculture professionals interested in fostering innovative approaches that promote land and operational resiliency in agriculture.

Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK529 account or add to their existing account, state Treasurer Todd Russ announced recently. Russ said Oklahoma 529 is a smart choice and a flexible way for Oklahomans to save for education expenses.

Paris, Texas, resident Jim “Pops” Kirby recenlty published his first Sci Fi book, “The Memoirs Drs. Newt.” In the future, somewhere between time warps and transformations...

Term limits amendment... what a good idea! Not! What’s the real problem with our federal government? That people in Congress serve too many terms? And if we get an Amendment to limit their terms, will our Land be healed? Of course not! The real problem is that the politicians we elect ignore our Constitution –– yet we keep reelecting them.

070 – Ridge Milik Jackson: Plan/attempt/ conspire to perform act of violence. 071 – Jacob Tyler German: Endangering others while eluding/ attempting to elude police officer.

Fire donation water challenge: Donations of water, Gatorade, small ice chests, baby wipes and non-perishable snacks are now being accepted at any of the 12 fire departments in Choctaw County. Mountain Fork gospel singing convention will be held at 10 a.m.

The Ombudsman program advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living facilities. Ombudsman programs work to resolve problems individual residents face and effect change at the local, state and national levels to improve quality of life and care. Ombudsmen provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. Whether through individual contact with residents or systemic advocacy, ombudsmen make a difference in the lives of residents in long-term care facilities every day.

The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood now to avoid a looming blood shortage.