I sat down the other evening with a good friend and got lost in my feelings for a bit. It was unintentional but it was so close to my husband’s death anniversary I guess I should have expected it. The...

Today we had a great day, we had 15 members weigh in. Doris had our best weight loss of 6.3 pounds. Way to go Doris! Keep up the great work! Neve’s name was drawn from the Two Bit Bowl but she had a s...

There is still time to enter the 40th annual Azalea Pageant to be held on Saturday, March 16. The deadline to be included in the souvenir program book is March 1. The pageant is open to girls from bir...

If you are growing tomatoes from seed, it’s just about time to start sowing your seeds indoors. The recommendation is to start tomato seeds 4 to 6 weeks before planting outdoors. A good target date to...

The Cherokee Nation will begin taking applications for a limited supply of heirloom seeds on Feb. 6 for tribal citizens interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops and plants. “I’m very proud to ...

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) in Muskogee has announced the 2023 inductees who will be honored at a ceremony and concert at the Muskogee Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 17. According to a pre...

In the parlance of those who live by the colloquial phrase “pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” it’s undoubtedly difficult for them to grasp how anyone — especially an aggressive, oversized furry ro...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I decided to go with smaller meals this week. I often get requests for something that’s not designed to feel four people anyway. You could easily use thes...

2lbs chicken Taco seasoning to taste 1 medium onion, diced 8oz chunky salsa 4oz Velveeta Queso Blanco, cut into chunks Place Crock Pot liner in slow cooker. Season chicken to taste. Add diced onion an...

⅓ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 tsps. avocado oil 2 cups brown rice, prepared as directed on box Whisk ho...

½lb scallops, thawed if frozen 2 Tbsps. avocado oil, divided 2 Tbsps. butter 2 Tbsps. fresh parsley, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups heavy cream ½ pkg. spaghetti or ...

2 steaks of choosing Steak seasoning of choice 2 Tbsps. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves removed, stem discarded 1 large baking potato ...

Drive by the construction site for the Sallisaw Veterans Center on U.S. 59 and you’ll surely admit it’s a pretty big place. But step inside the front door for a tour of the facility — like about 50 bu...

The Kozie Quilters of Sequoyah County met on Jan. 3, to set goals for the New Year. Dedicated members are very happy to stitch together tops and complete quilts for individuals in the county. Every We...

The Bellamy Brothers are marking four decades of musical excellence at Lee Creek Tavern, located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, on Friday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m. The show is free to the public age...

Smelly shoes are an all-too-common issue. It can be annoying; no matter how clean your feet are, they still end up making your sneakers smell. Shoes are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria because t...

I have made the decision to reduce the number of times my column prints. This was not easy for me to decide and I wrestled with my options because I love my column and I love my readers. That being sa...

Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season. Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of proj...

The great outdoors beckons millions of people each spring, summer and fall, but far fewer individuals spend as much time outside in winter. However, spending time outdoors can help to improve mood jus...

Hobbies allow people to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. Individuals delve into all types of hobbies to keep busy and entertain themselves, but certain activities ...