Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S.
November 2022
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Area softball athletes named to OFPCA All-State teams
The Oklahoma Fast-Pitch Coaches Association recently announced the 2022 all-state softball teams and six area athletes were honored.
Can the candidates do what they propose
As Election Day nears, the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction have been busy selling voters on their ideas. But the state superintendent can’t enact every policy on their own; most require legislative approval.
Sticks and stones and playground bullies
“Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” must be balanced with the old phrase, “them’s fightin’ words.” That may explain why one of the earliest examples of that sticks and stones poem is found in the March 1862 issue of The Christian Recorder, where it was referred to as “an old adage.” It is significant the poem was printed in that publication, which remains the official newspaper of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. One goal of the phrase was almost certainly to remind Black children that responding physically to fighting words from Whites could very well be suicidal.
Lowering the cost of living
One-party Democrat rule in Washington is proving too costly for Americans. In Oklahoma, inflation is 14.7 percent, costing the average family an additional $592 per month.
Marlon (Dale) Taylor
Marlon (Dale) Taylor, age 64, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Okla. with his family by his side.
Sandra K. Morris
Funeral services for Sandra K. Morris are scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2002, in the First Methodist Church of Ardmore, Oklahoma with Dr.
Billie Gayle McCaskill
Graveside services for Billie Gayle McCaskill were held at Crinerville Cemetery November 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Chuck McKennell officiating.
Wilbur Leon Barbour
Wilbur Leon Barbour, of Wilson, departed this life on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the age of 87 years in the Wilson Nursing Center. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Wilson with Rev. Ronnie Harris officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Hewitt Cemetery of Wilson. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson. Wilbur was born on January 5, 1935 in Wirt, Oklahoma to the late Mr. J.D. Barbour and Mrs. Mellie Mae (Ferguson) Barbour. He was raised in Wilson from the age of 7 months old and was the baby of four children. Wilbur attended Wilson schools and graduated with the Wilson High School Class of 1953. After graduation, on July 14, 1953 he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his Country in the Korean Conflict and many more years after. Wilbur retired from his military career on June 30, 1988. He was a Sergeant First Class E-7 and had received many awards throughout his military career. He had received the National Defense Service Ribbon w/ Oak Leaf Cluster, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal x 4, Sharpshooter (Rifle M1), SPS (M-14 Rifle), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Wilbur had resided in Wilson since 1971 with his family and worked for the City of Wilson for several years. He loved to carve wood, go fishing, lecture others when they needed it, and occasionally he would write poetry when it was appropriate. Two of his poems have been published. Wilbur was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wilson. Mr. Barbour is preceded in death by his parents; J.D. Barbour and Mellie Mae (Ferguson) Barbour; son, Thurman Dale Barbour; twin grandsons, Randall Lee and Andrew Joseph Barbour; great grandson, Stephen Mathew “Bubba” Hager, Jr.; brother and sister in law, Bill and Nancy Barbour; brothers in law, Calvin Tucker and Stanley Welch; son in law, Bill
Services for Sandra K. Morris are pending. Craddock Funeral Home.
Services for Sandra K. Morris are pending.