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Daniel Mayfield, the minister of the Kingfisher Church of Christ, read an excerpt from an Eric Metaxas book he is reading, “Seven Men and the Secret to Their Greatness,” before he began his lesson on Sunday.
Read moreOn June 30, Oklahoma will vote on State Question 802, which would amend the state constitution and add a provision to expand Oklahoma’s Medicaid program to include able-bodied adults.
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Many whites are ashamed, saddened and feel guilty about our history of slavery, Jim Crow and gross racial discrimination. Many black people remain angry over the injustices of the past and what they see as injustices of the present. Both blacks and whites can benefit from a better appreciation of black history.
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Whether it’s getting pulled over for a traffic violation or needing to call 9-1-1 in an emergency, almost everyone in our society has had some form of contact with those in blue.
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A serious threat to Oklahoma’s health care system appears on the June 30 ballot in Oklahoma.
Read moreState Question 802 will be on the June 30 primary ballot. It is an initiative petition supported by those who want to expand Medicaid for low-income Oklahomans whose pay does not exceed 133 percent of the federal poverty level. If passed, it would become a part of the state constitution.
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Count me among the millions of Americans who didn’t know you should wash between your fingers while washing your hands. I’m among the 40% elite who haven’t combed or brushed their hair every day since the pandemic, and in a much smaller group of those who wear a mask in public.
Read moreAs administrator at Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, I understand the financial challenges of managing a rural hospital. Being ready for all types of emergencies 24/7 with trained medical professionals and necessary lifesaving technology is expensive. Yet many of the hardworking folks in our community cannot afford health insurance and understand how crippling an unexpected diagnosis or emergency can be for families’ finances. Voting YES on State Question 802 on June 30 would provide an economic shot in the arm for the people in our community, our hospital, and our state.
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