OKLAHOMA CITY — Imagine if a single injection could stop the progression of the most common form of arthritis – and perhaps even reverse some of its debilitating damage. A new federal agency has targeted this as a “moonshot” project and has tabbed an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation physician- scientist to help make the dream come true.

Exercise has its fair share of devotees and millions of others who recognize its value but still struggle to include workouts in their daily routines. Motivation can be a significant hurdle when it comes to exercise, and recent studies are a testament to that difficulty.

The four tenets of my job as director of emergency management are: prepare, respond, recover, mitigate. These four words guide the discipline of emergency management and how we strive to make life better for the citizens of our county, state and nation.

QUESTION: Preacher, is it wrong to trust or to believe in astrology? ANSWER: Astrology is the study of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that their positions influence men and the events that will happen in their lives. The word “astrology” is never used in the Scripture.

On February 27, 1991, at the height of Desert Storm, Ruth Dillow received a very sad message from the Pentagon. It stated her son, Pfc. Clayton Carpenter, had stepped on a mine in Kuwait and was dead.

Six members were present for the regular monthly meeting of the Antioch OHCE ABC Club March 18. Members present were Lisa Brown, Kristi Ezzell, Jeanne Rowlett, Chestine Box, Robyn Sonntag and Carol Darrow.

Years ago there was a farmer who settled in Africa. The African continent was rich in diamonds, and he had heard of others who had made millions through the discovery of diamonds. He could hardly wait to sell his farm, search for diamonds and become rich himself.

Our Blood Institute will be conducting mobile blood drives in various locations around the county over the next two weeks. To schedule an appointment at a drive near you visit obi.org or contact the blood drive coordinator listed below.

STILLWATER, Okla. – With spring and warm weather knocking on the door, some Oklahomans may feel a renewed energy to better manage their weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.