Should/must I obey?

Six current members of Congress— all with military or intelligence backgrounds—recently issued a video in which they urged current members of the military to obey the law (Riley Ceder, “Lawmakers urge troops to refuse illegal orders in video,” November 20, 2025).

Enjoy holiday traditions while managing diabetes

Between pumpkin pie, cookie swaps and family feasts, the holidays are a whirlwind of flavors. For someone living with diabetes, this time of year can cause real challenges.

Economist speaks at Choctaw Casino & Resort

Commerce Bank Chief Economist Scott Colbert, CFA, was the keynote economic speaker at the recent Health Financial Management Association (HFMA) Red River conference at Choctaw Casino & Resort.

Silo Schools to have bond proposition

Silo Public Schools is having a bond proposition election on Tuesday, Nov. 18 to fund upgrades to the school.

I’ve had it!

The events culminating at the end of October 18, 2025, have caused me to express my feelings regarding what we have observed. President Trump posted an AI-generated video of himself wearing a king’s crown, flying a military fighter jet, and bombing the No Kings Rally marchers in New York with feces.

Book Talk to discuss Willa Cather novel

A classic novel of the Plains by Willa Cather is Book Talk’s selection for its November 13 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Donald W.

Public health nightmares

Late on a Friday night (10/10/25), Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired more than 1,000 scientists, doctors, and public health officials at the Center for Disease Control. Entire offices were closed, including the CDC office in D.C.

Growing a thousand magnolias

We’re all familiar with the ancient magnolia trees that grace the campus of Southeastern and much of the rest of our city. The college also maintains a landscape of grass and shrubs and flowers to serve as a sanctuary for students.

Need a hand?

It was only a moment out of my day, while shopping at a local grocery. But as I’ve thought about it since, it symbolizes something huge.

TO THE EDITOR

I recently spoke with a few Democratic friends who remain hopeful that protesting, resisting, and organizing can push back against fascism and bring an end to this authoritarian grip on our country.