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A Message From Sean Gray, (Ind.) Oklahoma Ladies and gentlemen, We live in an age when the most powerful and addictive technology in history, the internet and social media, is placed into the hands of our children without restriction. And yet, when it comes to cars, firearms, alcohol, or tobacco, we as a society recognize the dangers and set safeguards. Why should this be any different? The truth is uncomfortable, but it must be spoken, and it must be heard. These restrictions do not exist, not because the risks are unclear, but because the profits are simply too great. Lobbyists for Big Tech, advertisers, and yes, even the medical and pharmaceutical industry, have a vested interest in unrestricted access. Consider this: once, advertisers targeted broad demographics. Now, with algorithms, tracking, and artificial intelligence, they shape individual behavior itself. The business model is not only to predict choices but to manufacture them. In this system, children, easily in...

Local Rancher Regains Independence with Help from Grand Prosthetics Grove, OK — August 18, 2025 By Miami News-Digest  When Welch, Oklahoma rancher Stephen Bruce lost his right leg below the knee on July 5, 2023 , he thought his days of working cattle and baling hay were over. What began as a small diabetic foot sore quickly turned into a medical crisis that led to emergency amputation at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. “I went from working 14-hour days in the hay field to sitting in the house, not able to do anything. Everything I had ever known had been taken away from me.” Initially referred to a prosthetic facility in Joplin, Missouri, Stephen struggled with poorly fitting devices that left him back in a wheelchair and relying on his wife, Teresa, for nearly everything. That changed in August 2024, when a friend rec...

Perseid Meteor Shower: When, Where, and How to See the Sky’s Favorite Show The Perseids are among the year’s most reliable meteor showers. Each year in mid-August, night owls and early birds get a dazzling display—no telescope required! Perseid meteors: brightest after midnight; look northeast toward Perseus for context—meteors can appear anywhere. Best Time to Watch The best viewing window is after local midnight through dawn , when your location is turned more directly into the stream of debris. A frequent peak viewing hour is 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. local time , but you can catch meteors anytime during that late-night stretch. For the most meteors, plan at least an hour of continuous watching—showers ebb and flow. Where to Look Meteors can streak across any part of the sky. The radiant (the point they appear to fan out from) is the con...

Pro Musica Joplin Announces 2025–2026 Concert Series By The Miami News-Digest JOPLIN, Mo. — Pro Musica Joplin has released its 2025–2026 concert series featuring a diverse slate of chamber and contemporary ensembles. The season mixes cross-genre programming, celebrated string quartets, cutting-edge percussion, a special Regency-era ticketed salon, and world-class trio repertoire — all presented across Joplin’s top performance venues. About Pro Musica Joplin: Founded in 1981 by Cynthia Schwab, Pro Musica Joplin’s mission is to foster interest in, appreciation for, and enjoyment of world-class live classical and chamber music in Joplin and the four-state area. Over decades the organization has built a reputation for bringing nationally and internationally touring ensembles to the region and for meaningful community outreach, including school residencies, master classes, and off-stage performances in libraries and assisted-...

Hit-and-Run Driver Sought Following Serious Collision By Miami News-Digest | Aug. 9, 2025 MIAMI, Okla. – Miami police are seeking the driver of a GMC Sierra after a serious early-morning collision left multiple victims hospitalized. At approximately 3:01 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2025 , officers responded to the 300 block of East Central Avenue , where a GMC Sierra struck an Infiniti sedan before crashing into a nearby building. Several occupants of the Infiniti were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries. The driver of the GMC Sierra fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. While evidence was recovered from the vehicle, the driver remains at large. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. The Miami Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact them immediately. Though limited coverage is available at this time, comments on the Miami Police Department’s social media page reflect both concer...