The deadline for submission of ideas for the upcoming legislative session was Friday, December 6, and lawmakers were turning in their concepts for bills up to the final moment.The Oklahoma Institute f...

Four-year-old Barry was rambunctious and energetic. Gifted by God with charming smile, electric blue eyes and golden hair.From the moment those mesmerizing blue eyes opened, to when they reluctantly c...

At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it’s always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts in your salary, you at lea...

American author James Lee Burke was born Dec. 5, 1936, in Houston. He grew up on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of Missouri rec...

Barclay Morgan recently removed the last remnants of the Dorsey Building on Trudgeon Street. This building, which was once a significant landmark, included a cottage and a two-story frame structure us...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) recently recognized 10 champions for children in various categories with awards. Each of these individuals or organizations has done tremendous work to...

We have four puppies! All have been treated for Parvo. They are in good health and ready to leave the Vet clinic for a good home of their own. Meet Jasper, Celeste, Jedi and Comet.Jasper is a three-mo...

Earlier this year, my office launched a program to recognize some of Oklahoma’s outstanding law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to protect their communities and keep the public safe. I am ple...

The 2024 Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Fall Forum wrapped up last week with more than 100 conference attendees spending part of four days helping shape a legislative agenda for the upco...

Okmulgee resident Kathy Barton has taken a proactive approach to addressing the growing cat population in downtown Okmulgee. Through her dedication, she has raised hundreds of dollars in donations fro...

Everybody knows finances are tight today. Now, one can only hope against hope that by the time this column hits your hands, the sentence I just wrote is a lie. That by some miracle the ever-escalating...

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth...

“The Big Red One” is the nickname for the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, the first and most storied and decorated division in the Army. The “BRO” is routinely the first division sent into war sett...

Okmulgee County Citizens were urged to prepare for upcoming winter weather season as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Day. In recent years we’ve experienced winter weather storms including devastat...

Monday: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Corn Dog, French Fries Wednesday: Donuts Lunch: Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, White Gravy, Gr...

We all hope to enjoy long, healthy lives, retaining the ability to think clearly and make our own decisions. But life doesn’t always work out that way - which is why you need to prepare for a potentia...

American author of children’s books and young adult fiction Daniel Pinkwater was born on Nov. 15, 1941, in Memphis, Tenn.His parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland, and when he was two years old, ...

My husband was a pastor for many years. And as such, he has always attempted to hold his public image as close to clean and shiny as he possibly could. After all, when you are called to represent the ...

Monday: Frito Chili Pie, Corn Tuesday: Cheesy Ham & Potato Bake, Broccoli Wednesday: Chicken Broccoli, Rice Casserole, Tossed Salad Thursday: Cheeseburger w/Toppings, Potato Salad Friday: Oven Fried C...

Dear Editor,Take a deep breath.A note to remember this country and this state are more than a mere political letter. We are about community and serving those who live here. With the closing of the ele...