Vaccine hesitancy is one of our last major hurdles in the fight against COVID-19, and we are racing against the emergence of several variants to avert a (more) prolonged pandemic. Alarming social media stories portraying COVID vaccines in a negative light have added a dangerous roadblock for many.

After starting out Wednesday morning in the mid-30s, a major warming trend will highlight our five-day forecast. As the warm air pushes the cold air out, showers and storms will be likely on Friday and a few could be severe with temperatures climbing to near 70 degrees. The warming trend really kicks in this weekend with highs in the mid-70s and low-80s are coming back by Monday.

A two-week long Child Abuse Prevention series of events has been held throughout the Choctaw Nation. On April 16-17, packets were distributed at the Durant Community Center following daily activities beginning on April 12.