A year ago, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists launched an ambitious, five-year study aimed at understanding what makes some people over age 60 respond differently to exercise than others.

To the Elders and the Flock 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God...

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

Last week, President Donald Trump appointed Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Choctaw County Economic Development As the new Choctaw County Economic Developer, I want to share an important message with our community.

On March 6, Addy Testerman was crowned the new Miss Boswell High. She was also awarded the Interview Award for the top interview score. Addy is the 16-year-old junior daughter of Ray and Jessica Testerman. She is active in FCCLA, HOSA, and Upward Bound.

Oklahoma Human Services will begin rolling out new chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards to residents in five counties –– Adair, Carter, Choctaw, Grady and Noble –– as part of a two-month pilot program on Monday, March 16.

HUGO –– Hugo City Council members heard department reports and presentations on potential grant opportunities from KEDDO and the Choctaw Nation during last week’s meeting.

Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell, issued the following statement after the state of Oklahoma finalized settlements totaling $25.5 million with Tyson Foods and Cargill in the long-running Illinois River Watershed litigation.

The Emergency Drought Committee met on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opened March 9 and runs through June 30, 2026.