Death by the State: The History of Executions in Oklahoma

The death penalty remains one of the most consequential and controversial powers exercised by the American criminal justice system.

Thinking Out Loud

Have You Thought About Your Obituary Lately?What will people say when I’m gone? Another good question, “Are you planning with the end in mind?

Coffeetime Column

Have you ever had the chance to watch quail in the evening when the sun is setting? Those tiny birds make it very clear; they want home. And home to them usually means gathering in a circle of other quail, with their heads toward each other and tails outward.

Family Discussions

I have written many short stories about my cats. The latest was about my 4-year old tabby tom Bucky, who likes coffee, responds when I say the word 'coffee,' and meows for it. This cat is my little guard cat. He sleeps on the floor on my side of the bed at night.

Kens Corner

Many Christians think that the Holy Spirit begins His work only after a person is saved. Would the Spirit agree?“All Scripture is inspired” (2 Timothy 3:16). The Holy Spirit is involved in your search for God, providing service through angels (Hebrews 1:14).

Community Events

Bristow Artisans and Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tractor supply parking lot. ONLY through SeptemberWater AerobicsTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Pirate Plunge Pool.All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.Tractor Supply parking lot.

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.

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.

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.