Eeven the best communities can not completely shield minorities from the injustices they face in the world

Fellow Clintonites, My name is Jamila Bell and I drove 100 miles to be with you last Saturday – 100 miles back to the community that shaped me into the woman I am today.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 164th day of 2020 and the 86th day of spring. TODAY'S HISTORY In 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1964, anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison for sabotage in South Africa.

City workers going above, beyond

People complaining about government is as common as a windy day in western Oklahoma. But in Clinton that attitude is changing. During the past few weeks, we have been hearing from a wide range of people about how our city employees are going above and beyond to make our town better.

This is not 1968 ... at least not yet

This is not 1968. At least not yet. T There are also some important differences between 2020 and 1968.

Bella may be the only puppy left in Minnesota

I want to make it clear that we are not adopting a dog. I won't deny it is tempting. We decided not to get another dog because we travel. Dogs and airplane travel do not go well together.

Love is what will make a difference

The lights went out early on May 29, just before a private Mass I was to participate in. The timing all seemed to make some sense in those dark early morning minutes.

Passing gas for people is necessary fact of life

Dear Doctor: I’m 102 years old and a World War II veteran. My problem is that I pass a lot of gas. Several days ago, I had an apple and a small piece of sweet potato, and I stunk up the whole house. I had to open all of the windows and doors. Do you have any suggestions?

Help preserve our rural values

Last week a man from eastern Oklahoma told a reporter that he was not going to ever respond to the U.S. Census. “It is none of the government’s business where I live and who lives in my house,” said the irate man.

Virus dominates Oklahoma government

Session has adjourned. It’s been a rough year between struggling energy prices and the health crisis. Fortunately, our economy has begun slowly reopening. It looked like people took full advantage of the holiday weekend to visit our beautiful state parks and lakes as well as have small cookouts.

Every day I spend time chatting with a tree

Every day I look down the trail in either direction, checking to see if anyone is coming. I'd just as soon no one knew I was talking to a tree. I take the same hike every day. There are a lot of trails and most folks try different trails on different days.