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MAY 15Jesus’ ministry is bracketed by two periods of forty days. In the forty-day period preceding his ministry, Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during all that time and became very hungry.

On what should have been a day of celebration and personal triumph, the family of Carley Tatum stood in her place at the University of Oklahoma, accepting an honorary degree awarded posthumously to a young woman remembered for her kindness, dedication, and heart for helping others.

A full slate of talent will honor American veterans during Jae L. and Crossover’s May 17 performance at the historic McSwain Theatre in downtown Ada, Oklahoma. May 17 is Armed Forces Day where America pays tribute to all active- duty soldiers serving the United States.

The time is now, not afterI did not write this and I’m not sure who did, but it is worth the read. Don’t wait to read it later! Barely the day started and... it’s already six in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday and it’s already Friday. *and the month is already over.

“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln The quest for happiness is part of the American psyche, embedded in our cultural DNA.

Seminole State College students completing degree requirements at the end of the 2025 spring and summer semesters, along with 2024 fall graduates, participated in the College’s annual commencement exercises on Friday, May 9.The graduation ceremony was held at 10 a.m.

The Langston Jail in Langston is listed on the National Register of Historic Places under “Criterion A” in the area of Law. The period of significance for the jail is 1935, indicating the date of construction.

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is inviting boys between the ages of 14 and 18 to join their 45th Annual Dr. Earnest L. Holloway Alpha Youth Leadership Development Institute this summer. The program aims to enhance intellectual growth and development for future leaders.