Senate review 11-8-2023
By Sen. GEORGE BURNS As we approach Nov. 11, a day that holds profound significance for our nation, it is fitting to reflect on the rich history and enduring legacy…
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By Sen. GEORGE BURNS As we approach Nov. 11, a day that holds profound significance for our nation, it is fitting to reflect on the rich history and enduring legacy…
By LEON YOUNGBLOOD A few months ago, a 78-year-old gentleman made a left-turn in front of me that resulted in a traffic accident. In short, he had minor injuries, I…
By Rep. RICK WEST I recently had several people help me pass out pocket-size copies of the U.S. Constitution to eighth-graders throughout House District 3.
By LEON YOUNGBLOOD Halloween 2023 will soon be behind us, and I guess there are persons who will miss it. Maybe I was not paying attention, but it did not…
By TERRY JOE WILES Ya know, I wish that I paid more attention in school. But it appears I ain’t too far from another publishing milestone. It is creepin’ up…
By LEON YOUNGBLOOD “In the ‘Close Encounters of the Weird Kind’ department, the traditional Halloween spooks don’t have much of a chance, this year,” old man Red said. “I mean,…
By LEON YOUNGBLOOD “Recreational fear” is marketed year-round, and I can only define the term with examples: Do you like scary movies? Horror, thrillers, suspense movies and the like are…
By LEON YOUNGBLOOD Having had only negative experiences with wild grapes in my youth, I guess it’s understandable I’d not realize the merits of native muscadines—Vitis rotundifolia—all the years…
By TERRY JOE WILES Make plans for the events in Downtown Poteau Fact-”The one of the only activities that activates, stimulates and uses the whole brain is playing music”- David…