Six-year-old Johnny longed for, prayed and dreamed about getting a pony for his birthday. In his eyes, he truly NEEDED a pony. Uncle Jim knew all about Johnny’s dream. But he also was very aware of the prohibitive cost. Being a realist, he despised the weak, hopeful attitude of his nephew. So he set about teaching Johnny a lesson not to be forgotten.

Felony 103 – Thomas Raymond 103 – Thomas Raymond Phillips III: Murder in the first degree, deliberate intent. 104 – Justin Lee Jordan: Larceny of auto, aircraft, or other motor vehicle.

FORT TOWSON — An evening of preholiday relaxation turned deadly at Tommy’s Bar, located on the west side of Fort Towson last week. According to a statement by investigating officer, OSBI Agent Sonny Stewart, Thomas Ray Phillips III and his wife were among a number of patrons inside Tommy’s Bar a few minutes before midnight (11:57) on Saturday, Dec.

PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) agents arrested a Moyers Public Schools coach for inappropriately touching a female student. On Dec.

FORT TOWSON –– The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating a double homicide in Choctaw County. The investigation began on Dec. 23, 2020 at approximately 9:18 a.m., when Choctaw County dispatch received a report of an overturned vehicle.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State Department of Health reported last week that all 66,200 of the initial expected doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in the state. The Moderna vaccine does not require ultracold storage temperatures, and as a result, presents fewer logistical challenges than the Pfizer vaccine.

The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while a Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

A prayer of David. 1 Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

1 “This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut:

Pictured from top to bottom: FORT TOWSON ELEMENTARY 4-H members serving teachers for National 4-H Month: Mrs. Lacey Dodds, Madison Williams, Payton Burchfield, Jaleigh Loper, Mrs. Tonya Day, Madison Diggs, Mrs. Nina Hudson, Lilah Jones, Danielle Brents and Mrs. Amy Payne.