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the last few weeks, we have presented the Gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus as nothing less than ancient historical documents, written within the living memories of the eyewitnesses, b...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

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...

“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....

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...

• 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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...