The Muskogee Phoenix

2 days ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Eric Morrow

The renowned French opera composer François-André Danican Philidor produced over 20 operas in the mid to late 18th century. He was also the world's best chess player during this period. A chess opening is named after him along with other chess strategies. A famous chess saying of his is: "Pawns: they are the soul of the game."In this week's position, the pawns face off between the fourth and second ranks.

3 days ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Cathy Spaulding

Teens stand at attention and yell "Welcome to the house of pain."That could sum up what high school seniors are undergoing this week at Oklahoma Highway Patrol's Cadet Lawman camp. This year's camp, which runs through Saturday, drew 106 seniors from across Oklahoma.

5 days ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Cathy Spaulding

By By Cathy Spaulding [email protected] Red Dirt music pioneer Cody Canada can say his music is as down to earth as it was 30 years ago. "We're still out here doing it," Canada said. "I really don't think the Oklahoma Red Dirt thing is really changed. Everybody's really adamant about keeping it honest as it is."

5 days ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Cathy Spaulding

By By Cathy Spaulding [email protected] Physical therapist Keelie Nail loves watching children run bases during Innings for Inclusion. "It may be a child I've been seeing for years," said Nail, physical therapy director at Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy & Neuro-Muscular Center. "Even if it's hard, they're still doing it."

5 days ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Cathy Spaulding