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Thinking Out Loud

John T. Catrett, Iii
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
No one escapes the emotional and physical pain of major loss; it is an inherent part of life itself. Yet, most who are mourning the death of a loved one are engaged in a variety of pursuits that increase pain and suffering. Why?
Does God Hate You?

Does God Hate You?

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Does God Hate You?

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
“The boastful will not stand before Your eyes; You hate all who do injustice” (Psalm 5:5).If this one Bible verse were isolated from all others, what might you think about God?God declares His mercy, forgiveness, and grace in His Word, showing that He loves all people in the world.
Angie Gentry photo Angie Gentry photo

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Bristow......A Purple Heart City

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A ceremony was held on Friday, at the VFW, honoring all the Purple Heart receipts and their families, in our community, and also Bristow as it now becomes a Purple Heart City.

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Four-legged grounds crew tackles overgrowth at OSP rodeo arena

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is enlisting an unlikely group of workers to help restore the grounds around the historic Oklahoma State Penitentiary rodeo arena: 100 goats.The goats, relocated from ODOC’s goat farm in Lexington, Okla.
From Roger Stone to the Inola Smelter: Fact checking the Oklahoma Governor’s runoff debate

From Roger Stone to the Inola Smelter: Fact checking the Oklahoma Governor’s runoff debate

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From Roger Stone to the Inola Smelter: Fact checking the Oklahoma Governor’s runoff debate

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond faced off in a debate Monday evening televised on News 9 in Oklahoma City and News on 6 in Tulsa.The candidates sparred over topics ranging from a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola to tax policy and education reform.
The Chrysler Tower Plaza is a welcoming place to linger under the neon. courtesy photo

The Chrysler Tower Plaza is a welcoming place to linger under the neon. courtesy photo

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Along The Neon Road

Story By Robert Gehl
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
NO, IT’S NOT FOUND in those bigger burgs where you might expect to find the tallest freestanding neon sign on Historic Route 66.
Last week the Bristow Pirate Pride completed their summer camp. It always seems that the hottest temperature happens during camp. These kids kept up the energy and hard work, despite 100 degree temperatures. A huge thank you to the Bristow Fire Department for coming out to help the kids celebrate a successful camp by spraying them down at the conclusion of camp. courtesy photo

Last week the Bristow Pirate Pride completed their summer camp. It always seems that the hottest temperature happens during camp. These kids kept up the energy and hard work, despite 100 degree temperatures. A huge thank you to the Bristow Fire Department for coming out to help the kids celebrate a successful camp by spraying them down at the conclusion of camp. courtesy photo

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Bristow Pirate Pride camp

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Happenings

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
OCCA Annual BanquetSaturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at6 pm. Ofuskee County Fair Grounds.Bristow Artisans and Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tractor supply parking lot. ONLY through SeptemberAll Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tractor Supply parking lot.
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