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Katharine Holabird, American
Columns & Opinion
Katharine Holabird, American
January 23, 2026
Katharine Holabird, American author best known for her Angelina Ballerina and Twinkle series, celebrates her birth date as Jan. 28, 1948, in Cambridge, Mass.The second of four daughters born in her fa...
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The Eyewitnesses
Columns & Opinion
The Eyewitnesses
January 23, 2026
Last week, we considered New Testament critic Bart Ehrman’s suggestion that the historical story of what happened to Jesus after He died was changed and corrupted over years of oral transmission befor...
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New Tax Laws for 2026 You Should Know
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New Tax Laws for 2026 You Should Know
January 23, 2026
The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could affect your wallet. Whether you’re saving for retirement, funding your child’s education or...
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Chief Fault and Default of Couples
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Chief Fault and Default of Couples
January 23, 2026
“The chief fault and default position that seems to lead to the decline in the number of husbands and wives.” A line taken from a song released decades ago, and recently re-released by Brookes & Dunn....
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Lawmakers, OICA make final preparations for 2026 legislative session
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Lawmakers, OICA make final preparations for 2026 legislative session
January 21, 2026
The final pre-session deadline has been reached for the Oklahoma Legislature with the completion of bill filing for the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma State Senate.Over the past mo...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
January 21, 2026
• W.B. Hudson was re-elected president of the Skelton Lead and Zinc Mining Company, continuing his role as administrator of the late L.S. Skelton’s estate. The company’s Ottawa County mines were repor...
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Should You Wash All Food?
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Should You Wash All Food?
January 21, 2026
Note: A new column, Extension Corner, will begin regularly updates on events, activities and more from the Okmulgee OSU Extension, 4-H and other ag-related news and helpful hints.-Should you wash raw ...
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Putting your aging parents’ wishes first
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Putting your aging parents’ wishes first
January 16, 2026
As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may involve difficult conversations.You’ll want to be careful how you approach this. Mention ahead ...
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Listen to a mouthy friend
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Listen to a mouthy friend
January 16, 2026
Maybe it truly has been horrible all this time, maybe God did pick you out of all humanity to suffer badly your entire life. Maybe, just maybe, you were selected to show the world how a life of pure m...
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Kate McMullan, American
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Kate McMullan, American
January 16, 2026
Kate McMullan, American author of over one hundred children’s books, celebrates her birth date on Jan. 16, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo.As a child, she loved to read Greek myths, Nany Drew mysteries and ani...
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Michael Cries Foul!
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Michael Cries Foul!
January 16, 2026
Before we investigate the historical resurrection claim that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, something more must be said about the Gospels here. We had said early on that in order to have a conv...
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New Year’s Financial Resolutions
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New Year’s Financial Resolutions
January 9, 2026
As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly.Financial goals c...
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Last Stand at Sabre River
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Last Stand at Sabre River
January 9, 2026
Watched a movie last night with my husband. The genre; Western movie. The setting; end of the Civil War. The plot; wife and husband at odds. Both working at destroying what was once a vibrant marriage...
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Hallucinations 102 – Paul
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Hallucinations 102 – Paul
January 9, 2026
Last time, we began to explore what a hallucination theory concerning the apostle Peter’s experiences would look like. From that exploration, we concluded that Peter neither had the “anticipating spir...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
Columns & Opinion
100 Years Ago (1926)
January 9, 2026
• When Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lawrence moved from Dewar to Chandler, the town saw a change in its telephone exchange staff. Mrs. Lawrence, who had been the Southwestern Bell operator, and her husband, a l...
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Connecting Kids to Healthcare Coverage
Columns & Opinion
Connecting Kids to Healthcare Coverage
January 7, 2026
As 2026 begins, the topic of insurance affordability and what can be done to keep costs from going up is top-of-mind. While much of that discussion will occur at the federal level and involves adults,...
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Columns & Opinion
Smart New Year’s Resolution
January 7, 2026
Everyone should plan for longterm care as we enter a new year. Many people focus on improving finances, health and well-being but one powerful New Year’s resolution often overlooked is planning for lo...
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for all children.
Columns & Opinion
for all children.
January 2, 2026
Alma Flor Ada, Cuban-American author of children’s books, poetry and novels, celebrates her birth date on Jan. 3, 1938, in Camaguey, Cuba.Alma grew up in a big house on the outskirts of Camaguey, wher...
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Join the trend with these New Year resolutions
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Join the trend with these New Year resolutions
January 2, 2026
With the new year around the corner, many people are setting goals for 2026. After months of rising prices on everything from milk to mortgages, money-related resolutions are prominent.One out of four...
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Thankfully We’re Not in Charge
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Thankfully We’re Not in Charge
January 2, 2026
If you are anything like me and a lot of other people in this country, you are sick. Sick and tired of so much around you. Things like, not being able to walk safely to your car in a public parking lo...
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‘Seeds of Success’ to take root at Chamber Banquet
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‘Seeds of Success’ to take root at Chamber Banquet
January 23, 2026
The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce invites the community to gather, celebrate and look ahead, as the 2026 Henryetta Chamber Banquet blossoms later this winter.Set for Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., the ...
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City Council advances projects
January 23, 2026
The Henryetta City Council met in regular session on Tuesday at the Henryetta Civic Center, approving a series of financial items, property actions, park usage requests and zoning changes, while also ...
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MN Council Rep. charged with four felony counts
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MN Council Rep. charged with four felony counts
January 23, 2026
A Muscogee Nation National Council representative has been charged with four felony counts stemming from allegations that she interfered with the official duties of fellow council members.Robyn Whitec...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
January 23, 2026
• The body of an unidentified man was found wrapped in a brown paper bundle near the Henderson hotel road, with only a few cryptic clues - initials, dates and scraps of newspaper - offering any hint o...
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Absentee ballot request deadline nears for February elections
January 23, 2026
Voters planning to cast a ballot by mail in February elections are reminded that the deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, according to the Okmulgee County Election Board.S...
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