Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Proverbs of Solomon 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.

God’s Righteous Judgment 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.

Ezekiel’s Inaugural Vision 1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— 3 the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians.

GRANT — Hugo High School held its annual sports banquet Tuesday night at Stage 271 in Grant. The event is meant to celebrate the achievements of Hugo’s student athletes by taking a moment to recognize each of the sports, look back at their seasons and give recognition to a handful of exceptional athletes from each group.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– May is Women’s Health Month. The goal when highlighting this month is to empower women to make their health a priority and to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health.

WILBURTON –– Eastern Oklahoma State College students in the ranch operations - stocker management program recently received more than $21,500 in total profits for the sale of their stocker cattle this spring.

America’s farmers and ranchers are resilient, but even the most stalwart face mental health challenges. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosts a free, virtual convening over three days to highlight this important, but often overlooked issue. The title of the convening is Sustainable Livelihoods and Behavioral Health: Strategies and Partnerships to address Farm Stress and Suicide. The event brings together leaders from USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), farmers and ranchers, technical assistance providers, as well as individuals and other strategic partners, to focus on current challenges with rural mental health. The event will focus on the federal government’s response across various agencies, as well as best practices and strategies to address stress and mental health issues on the farm and ranch.