As the first session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature approaches, there is much work occurring at the State Capitol.Congratulations to Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle. for being elected the next Presiden...

Diana Gabaldon, American author of historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure and science fiction/fantasy, celebrates her birth date as Jan. 11, 1952, in Williams, Ariz.Her father was an Arizona ...

Miss Lorena Welch became the lone graduate of the Henryetta Hospital’s nursing program, completing two and a half years of rigorous training and passing the state board exam to earn her status as a re...

Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends - the possibili...

Do. Not. Give. Up. Giving up creates hopelessness. And hopelessness creates a huge black hole of depression and deadness in you. When you quit caring about anything in life, you stop living, even thou...

Some say that deaths occur in “threes,” and for Oklahomans that was truly the case last week with a trio of remarkable individuals who each had an impact on those in their circle of life.Former U.S. P...

As 2024 comes to a close, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections reflects on a transformative year marked by innovation, collaboration and measurable success. From enhancing safety and rehabilitation ...

As we begin a New Year, some of us are also starting our journey through grief, and we need to face some key questions: How can we overcome the feeling that we are struggling through a fog of despair?...

Harlan Coben, American author of mystery novels and thrillers, celebrates his birth date as Jan. 4, 1962, in Newark, N.J. Born into a Jewish family, his dad Carl was a lawyer and his mom was Barbara. ...

Burglars broke into the Help Yourself Grocery in Henryetta during New Year’s celebrations. They blew open the safe, stealing $500 in liberty bonds, $470 in cash and $20 in change. A small amount of go...

Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, it can be quite a lot - and that’s why it’s important to have the right...

A new year has begun, and a new Legislature will soon convene! On Jan. 7, the First Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature will officially hold an organizational day to prepare for the work that beg...

While the holiday season brings joy and celebration for many, it can also present significant challenges for Oklahomans. Stress, isolation, and seasonal depression, often referred to as the “holiday b...

To paraphrase a comedian from years ago, “D’ya know what makes me sick?” No? Well, I can gladly tell you. And there will be no referring to the cost of eating, or heating the house, or driving across ...

On page B1 of the Friday, Dec. 20 edition of the Okmulgee Times, in the article titled “Morris hires new head football coach,” the article should have read “Morris is considering the approval for head...

American author of romantic suspense thrillers and historical romance, Catherine Coulter celebrates her birth date of December 26, 1942, in Cameron County, Texas.Coulter grew up on a horse ranch, her ...

No matter what holiday you are celebrating in December, there are usually gifts involved.With Christmas Day and Hanukkah both falling on December 25, and Kwanzaa starting on Dec. 26, people from all a...

After pushing remote work before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt now wants state employees to come back to the office full time in early 2025.Stitt issued an executive orde...

Dennis Brindell Fradin, creative author of almost 300 children and young adult non-fiction books, was born on Dec. 20, 1945, in Chicago. Dennis was raised in Chicago and his dad was an accountant.He e...

With Christmas around the corner and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let’s remember family, friends and residents in nursing homes. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to wish...