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New school laws are taking effect in all Oklahoma school districts

August 7 is Back to School for the area kids. For the 2026-2027 school year, several new state education laws will be taking effect. The changes affect daily recess for elementary students, teacher’s pay and beginning next year, the change to the length of the school calendar.

Kellyville man sentenced to 17 1/2 years

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Austin Dewayne Nation, age 31, of Kellyville. was sentenced to 17 ½ years in prison after her plead guilty to attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Tax Free weekend August 7 – 9

People with school aged children are always looking for ways to save money as they gearup and prepare for the new school year. One way to save is taking advantage of Oklahoma’s Tax Free Weekend.

Depew woman loses life after rollover collision

On Friday evening, July 31, 2026, a single car rollover occurred just outside of Bristow on Hwy 66 West. For unknown reasons, a silver Dodge Durango lost control rolled, before coming to stop, on a very steep embankment.

Bristow Police Department conducts a Child Exploitation Investigation, arrest made

On August 3, 2026, officers from the Bristow Police Department, in cooperation with the Creek County District Attorney’s Office and the OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Bristow area.

How’s Life Going For You?

Have you ever thought about living in “the good ‘ol days”? Most of us have fond memories of times past. Maybe you recall parents who are long deceased or perhaps a sibling who took you fishing for the first time.

Family Discussions

What is so great about coffee in the morning? Ask my three year old tomcat, Bucky. It began innocently enough one morning when he jumped upon the kitchen counter to inspect my Keurig coffeemaker, which was making its usual welcoming sounds.

Thinking Out Loud

For the past several years our family has gone through the most difficult “inning” (ie season) of fast balls, change ups, curve balls, and a couple of spit balls … more at one time than we have everexperienced. Eightofournineteengrandchildren and their parents live in the Tulsa area.