The Bristow City Council met Monday evening to discuss several agenda items which included discussion on appointment of Vicki Groom to fill the unexpired term of council member Tex Slyman, who had earlier resigned from the council. The board voted against the appointment due to Groom having close ties to the mayor through her daughter-in-law.

Ah, spring. We will soon be entering the season when trees bud, flowers bloom, and weeds sprout. Well, we can’t have everything! So, get out your fertilizer, get your mower in good working order, and carry your weed puller.

The following individuals were listed on the Creek County Sheriff ’s intake log. Charges may have been reduced or dropped since press time.

BPS Parent Teacher Conferences Bristow Public Schools will hold parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday, March 8 Thursday, March 10. The conferences will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at all sites.

Some parents who have a legal agreement with their child's other parent about who claims the child on their taxes may have some questions this tax season about the child tax credit and the 2021 recovery rebate credit. Here's what people in this situation need to know before filing their 2021 federal tax return.

Next week’s big criminal justice story centers around a federal lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s lethal injection protocol as unconstitutional. The death row prisoners’ lawsuit has proceeded to a trial, with arguments set to begin Monday. No cell phones or electronic devices are allowed inside the federal courthouse, but I’ll share updates on Twitter as soon as I am able.

(StatePoint) Not having a credit history, often referred to as being “credit invisible,” can make it harder to buy a home or car, finance an education, and secure banking products and other services.

(StatePoint) More and more people are realizing that adding life insurance to their financial plan can provide a measure of security for their loved ones. In fact, according to a survey by the financial services trade association LIMRA, the first six months of 2021 saw the highest number of U.S. life insurance policies sold since 1983, and nearly one in three Americans said they were more likely to purchase coverage due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

21-22 Bristow Varsity Cheer Banquet. Regional Champs and 4th in State! Divinety Johnson was awarded the Academic Athlete of the year. She is somehow able to juggle school, cheer, track, debate, drama, academic team, tutoring, and holding down a job all while still maintaining her 4.0 GPA.