Oklahoma’s foster family shortage forces children from their communities

Kaitlin Davis recently drove four hours round trip from Lawton to Guthrie to check on a 6-year-old girl who was recovering from the flu and visit with her foster parents about how to ease her into upcoming visits with her dad.

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.

Bristow Garden Club’s yards of the Month

Bristow Garden Club’s yards of the Month

Modest job growth brightens Bristow’s economic horizon

Bristow, Oklahoma, a charming Route 66 town with a population of around 4,261, is experiencing modest but promising job growth, offering a glimmer of economic optimism for residents. From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bristow rose by 3.

Creek County Conservation District honors Dwight Luther’s service

The Creek County Conservation District in Bristow, Oklahoma, is a vital organization dedicated to promoting sustainable land management and environmental conservation.

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.