Larry Ray Masterson, 72, of Pocola passed away peacefully May 29, 2025 and was born Jan. 23, 1953, in Spiro to Betty (Woods) Masterson and Raymond Masterson. A celebration of life for him is 10 a.m. Friday at the Spiro First Baptist Church. Survivors are his beloved wife, Deborah Kay Masterson; children Shawn Masterson and wife … Read more
By Rep. RICK WEST Back in the 1980s, then-First Lady Nancy Reagan popularized the phrase “Just Say No” as part of an anti-drug campaign. I kind of feel like bringing that back at the Legislature, but in this case pertaining to lobbyists. Never have I been more convinced that my decision to just say … Read more
By TERRY JOE WILES My favorite subject, me, came to mind while I was dwelling on the condition of my condition. Lately, with the help of several kind friends and a couple of new ones, I have been able to get out for some music, some food and even playing music a little. It is … Read more
James (Jim) Robert Stanley of Wister was born Feb. 6, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania and raised in Bessemer, Pennsylvania by his parents Robert and Sarah Stanley. Jim passed away peacefully May 20, 2025 with his family close by him. Jim was a loving husband, “father”, grandpa and brother to his family and extremely loyal … Read more
Oklahoma baseball season came to a close in the NCAA Chapel Hill regional final as the Sooners fell to the Tar Heels, 14-4. OU finished the 2025 season with a 38-22 record and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season and 42nd time in school history. The Sooners won five of 10 … Read more
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