Working my way off food stamps taught me why I’m voting no on SQ 832

I still remember the day the letter came in the mail telling me I made too much money for food stamps. I was working and going to school, trying to keep my head above water for a few tough months.

Gabe Calloway pages in the House

Gabe Calloway, a junior at Coleman High School, paged in my Capitol office last week. This was a bit of a different week for House pages as the House operated with just a few members Monday through Wednesday.

Maddie Mueller named semifinalist for FCCLA Member of the Year Award

HERNDON, Va., — Maddie Mueller, a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Colbert High School, has been selected as one of 15 semifinalists nationwide. Mueller is being recognized for outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to service.

Choosing a nursing home

Aging is something everyone has thought about some time in their life. Things like, “What would I do if I was older?” or “If I was older, I would do this!” But what we all try not to think about is not being able to care for ourselves where we end up in the nursing home.

Bryan County, Popcorn Capital of the Southwest

The Durant Weekly News, reported August 1944 as the first year Bryan County farmers planted popcorn on a “contract basis.” Popcorn was a great addition to small farms because it didn’t interfere with the growing or harvesting of field corn, peanuts, or cotton.

The Choctaws are good neighbors

Anominousrumorcirculatedaround our area a few weeks ago: An I.C.E. detention center, potentially housing thousands of undocumented migrants, would be coming to Durant.

‘The Lost Year’ to be discussed at Book Talk

“The Lost Year,” a young adult novel that tells a story of a family’s survival, is Book Talk’s selection for its April 9 meeting The discussion group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Donald W. Reynolds Library in Durant. Its meetings are open to the public.

This is not normal behavior

Upon learning of Robert Mueller’s death, President Trump wrote on his Truth Social site, “Robert Mueller just died. Good. I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people! President DONALD. J. TRUMP” (New York Post, March 21, 2026).

More than 400 House measures sent to Senate

March 26 was the third-reading deadline for legislation to advance from its chamber of origin in the Legislature. All House measures had to advance to the State Senate, and all Senate measures had to move to the House in order to stay viable this session.

AllianceHealth Durant reports on its care for the Durant community in 2025

At more than 124,000 patient encounters last year, AllianceHealth Durant delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Durant community.