Christian parents are faced with many dilemmas as they seek to raise their children for the Lord. If they have sporty or athletic children who play on a sports team, the question of playing on the Lord’s Day (Sunday) becomes a real issue.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar, is sponsoring the First Annual Veterans PTSD Awareness Campout April 1-3 at Scipio Campground in Scipio, OK. The event is endorsed by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA).

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m., Wednesday April 13 when the filing period opens, the Secretary of the Hughes County Election Board said today. Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of the State Election Board.

Chris Babb was this year’s key note speaker at this year’s Chamber banquet. After graduating in 2005, Chris attended Oklahoma State University graduating with a major in Petroleum Geology. Babb later continued his education at OSU graduating with a Masters in Science. Babb is presently the Director of Accounts with MCWL Paladin Geological. Chris and his wife, Melissa have two children and reside in Broken Arrow.

PLATINUM GIVERS - Security State Bank, CoreCivic Davis Correctional Facility, First United Bank, First National Bank, and Save-A-Lot. ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR - Holdenville Mother’s Club.

Betty and James Wilson are proud to announce that their new store “Little Dog Closet” is open for business. The store is located at 112 S. Broadway here in Holdenville. James and Betty were born and raised here and graduated from Holdenville High School. They said they are so happy to be home.

Gov. Kevin Stitt will get the final say on a bill that would block transgender athletes from competing in girls’ or women’s sports.

MARRIAGES Billy Wayne Price and Starla Ryan Brines, both of Holdenville Robert Eugene Burton Jr. and Elizabeth Noel Crase, both of Holdenville CIVIL Maurice Aubertin vs.