The life lesson I learned as an east Texas Pastor, singing and preaching are two different talents. When I was in youth choir, Bro.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The impact of the HIV epidemic has been profound, affecting individuals, families and entire communities across the globe. In Oklahoma, an estimated 8,800 individuals have HIV and approximately 17% (1 in 6) are unaware of their status.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program is now accepting applications for the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Nov. 27, 2023 in the Burnside Community room. President Harolynn Wofford called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Sammye Thacker and Donna Colgin were hostesses. The group recited the Gardener’s Creed. Rick Lowrance led in prayer.

FORT TOWSON –– Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 16, from 1-3 p.m. The theme for 2023 is “Traditions.” Guests can learn about 19thcentury traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp who is anxiously waiting to receive packages from home.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– Two people were injured after their vehicle struck a horse early Sunday morning, approximately four miles east of Fort Towson. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Cassie Tisho, 32 of Fort Towson, was westbound on U.S.

FORT TOWSON –– The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed that a Fort Towson man was fatally injured early Saturday outside Tommy’s Bar and Grill on the west edge of Fort Towson. According to their report out of Oklahoma City, an OHP Trooper and a Choctaw County Deputy Sheriff responded to a call from the bar’s staff, requesting assistance with a patron who had been expelled from the bar and had been trying to get back in.