A-to-F letter grades are a longstanding way of signifying academic achievement. That’s why some school officials now fight to get rid of grades for both students and schools. In 2011, Oklahoma lawmake...

This Week at the Capitol Last week I was involved with the special session. The special session was called by the governor to reduce taxes for Oklahomans. On Tuesday morning, the House Republican Cauc...

OKLAHOMA CITY –Children will often call for a “do-over” when involved in a game on the playground. Similarly, golfers might take a “mulligan” to attempt a shot a second time when the first went awry. ...

There is no doubt that our world has no peace because most do not know the Peacemaker. On Oct. 7 Hamas attacked Israel on their Jewish holiday, and has shown no mercy as they continue to slaughter inn...

This Week at the Capitol Before I dive into my column, I want to briefly update my constituents on my health. As some of you may know, I had five bypasses done last year. The operations were successfu...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oral health plays a vital role in our overall wellbeing, and yet, many individuals face significant barriers in obtaining adequate dental care, ranging from insurance coverage to dista...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to acknowledge survivors and to serve as a voice for those who are being victimized. As Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence more than almost any ...

In a world where we can stay connected 24-7 to our jobs, we must intentionally stop to relax, reset and reconnect with our Creator, our friends and our purpose for our health’s sake and our own sanity...

Legacy On Main Street, 224 N. Main St., Eufaula will host a Charcuterie Class (the art of creating a colorful mix of meats, cheeses and fruits) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Cost of the class is $50...

Oklahoma junior senator Markwayne Mullin said he believes former president Donald Trump can still win the 2024 presidential election, despite two state and two federal indictments. “If you saw polling...

I have always been raised in church and gave my heart to the Lord and felt His spirit move on me when I was only five years old at Tiger Mountain church camp. Of course over the years, I have fallen f...

House Democrats Call on Speaker of the House to Form Special Bipartisan Committee to Investigate State Superintendent OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, House Democrats called on the Speaker of the House to form ...

The Horrors of Human Trafficking Part 1 of 3 OKLAHOMA CITY – With the recent release of the movie The Sound of Freedom, the conversation on the horror of human trafficking is growing. The movie, a dra...

Informing citizens Letter to the Editor: In the performance of my duties as McIntosh County Clerk, I (Deena Farrow) would like to inform our citizens of the upcoming improvements to the McIntosh Count...

We all know the saying “comparing apples to oranges” but what about “apples to pears?” I’m not talking about just any kind of pear but native pears - the ugly, speckled ones that despite their looks a...

This weekend I finally was able to go out and watch the movie, “Sounds of Freedom.” To say that it was hard to watch is an understatement. It was gut-wrenching to realize just how many sick individual...

MUSKOGEE – Last week the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion reversing the November 2020 federal jury conviction of Jimcy McGirt on two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country...

America is not the America I grew up in during the 70’s and 80’s. Today, society seems to lack empathy for life itself which seems extremely sad and scary to me. Just look at the recent loss of five l...

Lawmakers amass pro-child records OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is pleased to announce the results of our 2023 Legislative Report Card for lawmakers and the child-friendly ...