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McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for the torture slaying of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son in 1993.

Feeling overwhelmed about the upcoming big day? Here is an easy-to-follow list of how to tackle it all and still have enough energy to enjoy the meal you worked so hard to get on the table! Week before Thanksgiving • Clean out the refrigerator!!! Put in a new box of baking soda • Clean and inventory pantry or cabinets • Wash dishes, cutlery and serving pieces (or be sure you have plenty of heavy paper/plastic products.) • Check table linens – wash and iron if needed • Check your menu – make list of items needed. • Purchase turkey or ham if needed • Add some canned vegetables to the list – in case you have extra guests or a dish fails (or someone fails to bring a dish) • Remember that you will probably need extra milk, eggs, etc for meal preparation • If you don’t normally keep instant potatoes (the unflavored kind) on hand, buy a box – they can quickly thicken gravy that’s too thin, extend “real” mashed potatoes in a pinch, etc.

WASHINGTON – The first steps toward potentially seating an appointed Cherokee Nation delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives were taken Wednesday by the House Rules Committee.

In early November, Hays Culbreth’s mother sent a poll to a few family members. She said she could only afford to make two sides for their group of 15 this Thanksgiving and asked them each to vote for their favorites.

Deer gun season set Nov. 19-Dec.

Scooter’s coffee construction continues at its soon-to-be second location in Shawnee -- this site is along the east side of the 4400 block of Kickapoo. Watch for updates.