You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out - in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should you know...

Many people do. Many people find this particular holiday season to be full of heartache, or a nameless void. They can feel a myriad of unwelcome emotions that threaten to overwhelm and sink them into ...

As we approach Christmas and the other holidays celebrated during this time of year, many will have joyous moments, while others will endure sadness.I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to the nonp...

Tamora Pierce, American author best known for young adult fantasy starring young heroines, was born Dec. 13, 1954, in South Connellsville, Penn. Her father worked for the telephone company and her mot...

As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we turn the calendar to 2025.Here are a few suggestions...

I am convinced of a truth after living all these years on this earth. Simply and baldly stated, there are some people who have bathed themselves in misery for years. And they truly do not want anyone ...

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...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce a generous donation from Air Evac Lifeteam, sponsoring 10 students to attend this year’s Camp IGNITE, a premier summer leadership program...

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...