Thinking Out Loud

How can we obtain much needed rest and sleep when mourning the death of a loved one? The shock of the death sends our emotions into overdrive. Our normal routines are changed. We stay up late, eat little or nothing, and often have to deal with a variety of emotions, especially depression.

What Will You Choose?

King David was once offered a choice of punishments after sinning: “Now David’s heart troubled him…So David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done…Lord, please overlook the guilt of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishl10…” “The word of the Lord came… saying…’I am...

Taking on the number one threat to the yard of your dreams: Weeds

(StatePoint) If you’re a homeowner who takes pride in your lawn, you know how big a headache weeds are.To help you achieve the yard of your dreams, Exmark has partnered with Jason Creel, the owner of Alabama Lawn Pros, on a new video offering tips and insights into tackling weeds.

Maddison’s Corner

In the recent past there has been an outpouring of sports themed movies, things like football and boxing, basketball even. And for the first time in a while we got one about racecars. Now this isn’t your typical days of thunder, tom cruise esque, experience.

Community Events

All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Beginning March16. TractorSupply parking lot.Artisans Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Sam Varner Memorial Firework display

Oklahoma lawmakers proud to host new Kratos defense facility

Kratos Defense is expanding its footprint in Oklahoma with a new jet engine plant in Bristowan investment state leaders say reinforces Oklahoma’s rising status as a national security hub.

OKLAHOMA WATCH

Contrary to the veto message, data shows that Oklahoma has one of the shortest eviction timelines. And Sabine Brown, senior policy analyst on

Get Out! Oklahoma’s eviction timeline is one of the fastest in the nation

housing for Oklahoma Policy Institute, said extending it would be the first step in fixing the high rate of evictions.

Sam Varner Memorial Firework show to be held July 5

The Sam Varner Memorial Firework Show will be held Saturday, July 5 at the city park. Bring a lawn chair or your blanket and enjoy the fireworks glistening over Lake Massena. The firework show will begin at dusk but the park will be overflowing with things to do.