On this National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, let us take a moment to recognize and be inspired by all who served and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We remember this day which change...

Pearl Harbor Thursday marks the 73rd anniversary since Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was attacked by the Japanese. Enemy airplanes launched bombs and torpedoes into the vessels anchored along battleship row. T...

In 1941, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was home base to thousands of American military forces in Pacific Ocean. This was, in many ways, an island paradise. That was surely the feeling as the sun rose on Sunda...

DEAR ABBY: I gave birth to my daughter three months ago, after 44 grueling hours of labor. My mother, assuming I would want her in the delivery room, booked her flight, flew across the country and sta...

By now, we all know that President Trump is a negotiator. At the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires last weekend, the president showcased his dealmaking skills in yet another trade negotiation on behalf of th...

This column is nothing more than a bunch of words. Each week, I try to string together about 500 of them in response to a question from someone in the community. Words are interesting. Individually, t...

The holidays are usually a busy time at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), and this year is no exception. We are working hard to make the OK Foster Wishes holiday gift drive a success, ...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, the statewide organization that serves as the voice for the children of our state, assembled some of the brightest minds to discuss, collaborate and initiate...

Legendary country singer Johnny Cash is one of many artists that have recorded the famous Christmas carol, Silent Night. I can usually get the first verse by memory, but the second I always need a lit...

Some of our non-religious friends always make a cynical comment about Christian assertion that human sufferings play an important role in every person’s life. They mistakenly criticize we worship a Go...

So Christmas is right around the corner. Have you started shopping yet? Have you seen Santa yet? Would you like some help with the gifts you need to buy? Tuesday is our Christmas to Remember event at ...

“So now let’s welcome these two young fellows – Tim and Jerry – to the waters of baptism.” Our lady minister, dressed in white and smiling cheerily, motioned my brother and me. The use of the cattle p...

December 2nd, 1946 is the birth date of David Macaulay, British-born American illustrator and author. We have (JNF) Castle; Underground. (YANF) Motel of the Mysteries. Walt Disney (12-05-1901 to 12-15...

DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law insists on not covering my granddaughter while she's breastfeeding in public and allows the baby to nurse with her breast partially exposed (although the nipple is not vi...

If you’ve driven recently along Mission Road in Okmulgee, you have undoubtedly noticed that the drive is much more pleasant than just a few years ago. Many thanks to the Creek Nation for repaving the ...

The migrant caravan at our country’s southern border has taken a violent turn. The caravan of 8,500 individuals moving through Mexico have made several attempts to infiltrate our borders and attack la...

With Thanksgiving behind us, ‘tis the season for holiday decorations, non-stop Christmas music on the radio, and a lot of hard work for the public employees, OICA staff and volunteers working to get h...

“Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.” This had been the Biblical verse, often used by our elders in their exhortations on discipline. We perhaps know the meaning of ‘fear of God’; but, most of us ...

“For the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared” Proverbs 3 Swinging his long head away the instant I reached for his dark mane, the horse swiveled on his hooves and loped...

DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old son does not want to work and spends all his time playing video games. He's obsessed with them. He disrespects my house --and me -- by not cleaning his room. I don't know wha...