Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, the most meaningful expressions of love often cost little to nothing. The key is understanding your partner’s love language and tailoring your ...

American author of children and young adult books Jacqueline Woodson celebrates her birth date on Feb. 12, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio.Jacqueline liked to tell stories when she was a little girl and alway...

It happens. Finding someone whose personality draws you in and you really enjoy.It happens because there is such a thing as a natural connection between people. You sense that they ‘get you.’ You unde...

While most attention at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, February 2nd went to convening the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature, a pair of youth governor programs sponsored by the Oklahoma Instit...

• Work on Henryetta’s new fish hatchery moved ahead quickly as crews led by Carrol Warren and Foley Smith cleared timber and large rocks from the site. The ground was nearly ready for plowing and dam ...

You remember hearing and seeing the popular phrase, WWJD? ‘What Would Jesus Do.’ If you do, very likely you also remember often seeing the mocking curl of the lip of someone in the vicinity. That sent...

David Wiesner, American author and illustrator of children’s books, celebrates his birth date on Feb. 5, 1956, in Bridgewater Township, N.J. Best known for his picture books including some that tell s...

If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with all these...

Monday: Breakfast: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: Lasagna, Breadstick Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Lunch: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, ...

Recapping last week, we began investigating the early oral tradition (kerygma) that Paul captured on papyrus in his first letter to the Corinthian church, chapter 15, verses 3-7. We know these particu...

I told someone the other day that this time of year is when I am most optimistic for our state to see better, but that I am also highly concerned about what direction Oklahoma will go through policy.O...

• Earl Gibson, a 22-year-old smelter worker, died early Thursday morning after being brought home in a dazed condition by an unknown man who quickly disappeared. Gibson had cashed his paycheck earlier...

Hopelessness. That terrible, hollow, empty sense that makes you believe there is absolutely nothing that can change your circumstance. Notice I wrote ‘believe.’ Not just ‘makes you feel.’You may be so...

American author Tony Johnston was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Los Angeles. According to Tony, she was named for the cowboy Tom Mix’s horse. She grew up in San Marino, Calif. and loved reading as a child...

Over the last few weeks, we have presented the Gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus as nothing less than ancient historical documents, written within the living memories of the eyewitnesses, b...

Severe weather has long been a part of Oklahoma’s history, from tornadoes and ice storms to wildfires and floods. The first tornado of 2026 has already been recorded, and winter weather continues to p...

The conversation of immigration continues to weigh heavily on many Americans, especially following the death of a Minnesotan over the weekend who was protesting.Eight people have been killed since the...

• Carl Nuckolls, a local radio dealer known for his tinkering skills, set up a homemade short-range broadcasting station on W. Main Street using a telephone microphone, a Ford headlight reflector and ...

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...

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...