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New studies from the world’s leading research institutions show that Christians who actively practice their faith are more hopeful, less likely to become unhappy during times of global crisis and isolation, and more likely to lend a hand to fellow citizens.
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Symbolic of the hypocrisy that haunts our society these days: The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
Read moreVoters in Coal County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 2nd City of Coalgate Ward 3 and Ward 4, Coalgate and Atoka Schools Special Election and Allen Schools Board of Education General Election should apply now. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 18.
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Maci Gaylor, and Davin Weller, both seniors at Tupelo High school are members of YAHL (Youth Action for Health Leadership), a TSET funded statewide youth-led initiative that partners with schools and organizations to make a meaningful and measurable impact on Oklahoma by promoting healthy behaviors. As a part of YAHL they work with CounterAct Tobacco, which is an initiative working to move the power out of Big Tobacco’s hands into ours through comprehensive tobacco retail licensing. Nearly 90% of tobacco users started as minors. Kids are three times more sensitive to tobacco advertising than adults. Nearly 31% of Oklahoma high school students reported using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. The youth epidemic is growing as numbers continue to rise. Oklahoma has the 4th highest youth smoking prevalence rate. Maci and Devin are adamant about helping to improve the health of youth in this community by sharing the knowledge they have received about tobacco products and how they affect our youth of today. Pictured with Maci and Davin is their sponsor, Dana Johnson.
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Two men and one female were arrested February 17 following a high speed pursuit that involved six law enforcement agencies —the Coal County Sheriff’s Office, Savannah Police Department, Choctaw Lighthorse Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Atoka County Sheriff’s Office, and Kiowa Police Department.
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Kayla Christman Signs with Dallas Baptist University
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