Tahlequah Daily Press Editorials

Play it safe this weekend

2012-05-25T12:19:04-05:00

Beginning today, thousands of visitors will flock to Cherokee County for the Memorial Day weekend to take advantage of the recreational opportunities at Lake Tenkiller or the Illinois River.

Bank loss signals a need for rules

2012-05-23T11:56:23-05:00

When it comes to financial regulations, the United States must walk a fine line. Too many regulations could force business overseas. But too few – as we seem to have now – will lead to disasters like the one that recently befell JPMorgan Chase.

Kudos for Keys kids for taking stand on issues

2012-05-14T12:09:47-05:00

Even if they don’t ultimately get what they want, the students at Keys School who participated in a “mini-protest” during Wednesday night’s school board meeting should be commended. They demonstrated a comprehension of civic duty and democracy in action that’s too rarely seen these days among teenagers.

Here’s your sign: Drive carefully

2012-05-11T12:54:14-05:00

Earlier this week, area law enforcement officials announced the implementation of what they’re calling a “summer safety corridor project.”

Kudos for another Red Fern success

2012-05-02T09:31:28-05:00

Several thousand people showed up last weekend to immerse themselves in the Red Fern Festival, prompting organizers to deem the three-day event a success.

Is it pro-life or just austere?

2012-04-30T19:14:00-05:00

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman can’t be blamed for worrying that legislation providing prenatal care for illegal immigrants will entice more undocumented women to seek sanctuary in his state.

Zimmerman case critical

2012-04-16T10:37:23-05:00

All Oklahomans – those who favor unfettered gun rights and those who would prefer a level of restriction – should be paying close attention to the George Zimmerman case in Florida. Its outcome will affect how Americans view Second Amendment issues for years to come.

What newspapers do for businesses

2012-04-13T15:01:57-05:00

With political season rolling around, we published a reminder of our policies in Wednesday’s paper. On the heels of that, a couple of people asked for clarification on how we deal with business news.

Legislature now listening to teachers?

2012-04-09T11:47:46-05:00

It appears the lightbulb is finally coming on in the heads of Oklahoma legislators who have displayed such a cavalier attitude about the state’s public school teachers.

Time to submit candidacy bids

2012-04-05T14:06:52-05:00

By the end of next week, Cherokee County residents will know their slate of candidates for this summer’s primary elections, and can gauge how active the local election scene will be into November.