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Certain times of year inspire more travel than others. Memorial Day weekend certainly fits that bill. AAA estimated 44 million people traveled during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, and that popularity is at least in part due to the holiday's reputation as the unofficial beginning to summer.
Read moreSo, what do we do with all of this? Having addressed the critical claims against the Christian resurrection narrative of being legendary, failing to satisfy Ockham’s razor, and questioning the trustworthiness of the resurrection sources, the next logical step in the evaluation is to make some determination as to the truthfulness of the Christian account. Generally, when evaluating historical claims of past events, historians methodically subject the evidence to particular categories to determine how truthful the claim may be. Since we are here considering the “historical” claim of Jesus’s resurrection, we can also follow this evaluation method.
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On Tuesday, April 29, a packed house dodged thunderstorms and flooding to fill the Haney Center Lecture Hall at Seminole State College to view final presentations by the University of Oklahoma departments of Civil Engineering & Environmental Science (CEES) and Landscape Architecture (LA) for what is known as a university Capstone Project.
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The Seminole City Council will convene for a special meeting next Tuesday to once again talk about how to fund the new wastewater treatment facility.
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The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) has named Dr. Bob Gragg of Seminole Public Schools as the 2025 OASA District 9 Superintendent of the Year.
Read moreWe’re now in the final month of the 2025 legislative session. We’re also in the most dangerous period for severe weather in Oklahoma. April’s flooding and tornadoes came with a heavy price, with seven deaths. I want to express my deepest condolences for those who’ve lost loved ones. I also want to say how grateful I am for our selfless emergency responders. Please continue to stay weather aware, as we’re still in the time of year when, in addition to flooding risks, we also see the most tornadoes.
Read moreOne of the most meaningful efforts I’ve had the privilege of being part of this session was House Bill 1600, now known as the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights. This measure stands as both a major step forward for patient rights in Oklahoma and a deeply personal tribute to a life well-lived.
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