Each summer, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our annual Heroes Ball to celebrate champions for children selected by our Board of Directors.This year, our honorees are the Cherok...

OHCE recognized their 30-year and 10-year members.OCSO arrested five people after a car-jacking. Officers were led through a series of twists and turns, but the incident resulted in the arrests being ...

“Maybe the things Jesus asks people to do are so hard that they do not want to do it,” says Maggie, 11. “It’s easier to quit.”Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is difficult because one is usually swimm...

With summer in full swing, camping enthusiasts are eagerly venturing into the great outdoors, seeking solace in nature’s embrace. However, amidst the beauty and tranquility of camping lies an unseen t...

We all know that home is the best place to be. Sometimes some of us, in Okmulgee, need to get a break from our beautiful neighbors, scenery and atmosphere. That just happened to our family and we head...

Are you one of those good folks? The kind who sees someone with their skirt caught up in their underwear, food in their teeth or a booger hanging out their nose, will you tell them? Seriously, do you?...

Do this one. (If your spouse is a bit squeamish, then best accomplish this without them being in the kitchen) Catch a live toad. Fill a large pan with cool water and place the pan on the stove. Put th...

Laura Joffe Numeroff, American author and illustrator of children’s books, celebrates her birth date on July 14, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York.Laura is the youngest of three girls in her family and grew...

When you’re retired, you’ll likely have some financial concerns - just like all retirees. However, if you’ve invested regularly and followed a long-term financial strategy, you should be able to addre...

“Customer Service” - the belief that every person walking in through the door of the store needs to be treated as vital to the financial life blood of that business. When did it become “Customer To Be...

I think I’m about to lose Miss Simba. Her health is declining and not much can be done about it.When my oldest son BillyWayne was in high school he brought home a pregnant stray cat. She was solid whi...

When you retire, you hope that you’ll be able to anticipate the events that could cause you financial challenges down the road. For one thing, most retirees are probably aware that, even if they remai...

American author of children’s books Harriet Ziefert celebrates July 7, 1941, as her birth date in North Bergen, N.J. This is where she grew up in the school system there, graduated from Smith College ...

Over forty contestants braved the heat for a skate competition at Henryetta’s skateboarding park. The event was judged by Kevin Bailey.Henryetta Heat 10-and-under OK kidsup.Henryetta Superintendent Jo...

There is a misconception that state lawmakers only work four months out of the year.As a former state representative, I can assure you that these men and women are always “on the clock” to address con...

As a parent, you naturally want to help your children - but is it always a good idea to provide them with support when they’re adults? You may want to proceed carefully in this area - to protect every...

Our country. Home sweet home. The United States of America since 1776. To us citizens, it is the best country in the world. At least, to the citizens who still believe in the values of our great, grea...

Author and illustrator of books for children David McPhail celebrates his birth date on June 30, 1940, in Newburyport, Mass. David began drawing as a child and loved playing in the fields and woods ne...

I started dating a widower awhile back. He was married for 27 years to a lady who was a full blood Muscogee Creek Native. He speaks Creek and actively participates in the Creek culture. The more time ...

Several road projects and resurfacing have been completed in the Town of Grayson recently. In addition, visitors to the Grayson Community Center and Historical Center will now be able to use the aspha...