The Price of Freedom: Oklahoma bail schedules vary widely, penalizing the poorest

Haskell and Sequoyah counties meet at the Arkansas River, where the winding county line splits the river roughly in two.On one side of the water, an arrest for driving under the influence in Sequoyah County carries an initial bail of $3,000, assuming the arrestee has no other charges or prior...

Bristow Western Heritage Days Festival

The Bristow Western Heritage was a fun way to spend a Saturday. Complete with a pararde. Fun activities included a rock climbing wall, lawn mower races, good food and just a good way for the community to come together and enjoy some family fun.

Bristow Pirates Athletics receives $5,000 from T-Mobile

Bristow and McAlester High Schools just each received $5,000 in funding — and they’re also in the running for a football field transformation valued at $1 million.The schools were randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner through TMobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights, a national competition...

Looking into the eyes of a killer

At exactly 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, the curtain was raised inside the execution chamber at Oklahoma State Penitentiary and the state of Oklahoma began carrying out the death warrant for Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez.

History

An eight vehicle crash on the Turner Turnpike sent four victims to the hospital with injuries. Emergency personnel worked hard to free the victim in the semi that was involved in the crash.

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An eight vehicle crash on the Turner Turnpike sent four victims to the hospital with injuries. Emergency personnel worked hard to free the victim in the semi that was involved in the crash.

Extreme heat warning over the next few days

It’s hot! How many times have you heard that lately? The excessively high temperatures and heat indexes have hit us. In the next couple of weeks, temperatures are to reach 109 degrees making it feel like it is 114 degrees.

Despite temperatures of 105 degrees, BWHD huge success

The Bristow Western Heritage Days Festival, along with the Bristow Rodeo, was held over the weekend and the showing of support was tremendous. With temperatures soaring to 105 degrees, people lined the street and enjoyed all the stuff that was offered at the festival.

Happenings

Creek Masonic LodgeCreek Masonic Lodge #226 meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. 417 N. Main.Cruisin 66 All School Class ReunionPresented by the Bristow Alumni Association, Saturday Sept. 5, 2026, Bristow Town Square, 1 Railroad Ave. 7 pm.

Thinking Out Loud

No one escapes the emotional and physical pain of major loss; it is an inherent part of life itself. Yet, most who are mourning the death of a loved one are engaged in a variety of pursuits that increase pain and suffering. Why?