Opinion

Simpson’s Session Review

Simpson’s Session Review

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 5:00am

As you know, I have spent my years at the Capitol working to help Oklahoma’s veterans and their families in numerous ways, including ensuring they get the care and benefits they rightfully deserve. This week, I have some exciting news to share with you. Recently, it was announced by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) that Oklahoma has reached a special milestone. Oklahoma is now number ONE among the 50 states for veterans, per capita, in receipt of federal benefits. This represents a $2.4 billion cash infusion into the Oklahoma economy.

Memories of George B. Carr

Memories of George B. Carr

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 5:00am

My father was George W. Carr, born October 19, 1834, in Alabama. He was a farmer and gin man, and a sheriff in Arkansas for several years. Mother was Susan Milen Carr, born in Tennessee, October 8, 1841. She was part Cherokee Indian. I was born in Arkansas, January 23, 1872.

America Asleep at the Wheel

America Asleep at the Wheel

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 5:00am

Last week, the world watched in horror as Vladimir Putin effectively declared war and launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Indeed, with Russia’s launch of the largest military operation in Europe since World War II more than 75 years ago, it has become abundantly clear that for decades the United States and our North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies have seriously miscalculated the audacity and aggressiveness of this tyrannical bully and thug.

John Holman

John Holman

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 5:00am

As old as the story of mankind, is the story of man’s quest for quality tools. Probably the most primitive as well as modern tool of high esteem is a good dependable blade. In the last ten or so years it seems there has been a revival of sorts in the arena of hand crafted or bench made knives and cutting blades in general. We are blessed in Murray County to be home for the Jantz Supply, a custom knife making supply that is known worldwide for their quality service and product. This Saturday afternoon, March 5, Jantz will host a “Battle of the Blades” Cutting Competition at the Murray County Expo. Beginning at 2 pm Saturday, certified cutters from all over the United States will gather at the expo for national competition. Cornbread’s fish and The Wandering Pig BBQ will have food available for the event. Admission is free. For more information contact 1-800-351-8900 or knifemaking.com.

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