When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s actually never too soon to begin – you may find the process, at first, to be somewhat bewildering. You’ll have many questions: What sort of arrange...

I’ve grown tired of the news coming from the state Capitol and from Washington, D.C. It’s the same old argument every day. It seems to me the average American is screaming for someone to help them, bu...

We had a busy week at the Capitol—from the first bill signing of the session, to medical marijuana debate and committee deadlines, I’ve been hard at work to represent the people of House District 15. ...

While it is quite humbling to be recognized for your efforts by one of the more progressive organizations in the community, Eufaula Chamber of Commerce, it brings to light the need and reliance of vol...

For the Children: The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has been very active at the state Capitol since the beginning of session, and it is hard to believe the legislature is about to hit t...

Thank you The family of Terry Disidore would like to thank everyone for their sweet words, condolences, flowers and donations to the MS Society. Our sweet Terry fought a long battle with a smile on he...

Dear Editor: A Dehumanized America Vice President Pence’s recent visit to honor Jewish Holocaust victims at Auschwitz reminded me about America’s still ongoing inhumanity and disrespect for human life...

Thank you The EHS Girls Basketball Team would like to express our sincere gratitude to SUBWAY on South Main Street for their generous donation in preparing and providing our team meal before leaving f...

For the Children: The legislative session is moving quickly this year and the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is currently tracking a whopping 530 child-related bills. Each of these bills...

International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8. Around the world, special events will celebrate the cultural, social, political and economic achievements of women. However, this last area – eco...

Another busy week of committee hearings, floor debates and policy discussions has gone by. Last week, the House overwhelmingly voted to pass House Bill 2597, more commonly known as constitutional carr...

  The second week of session was filled with numerous committee meetings and hours of discussion on the House floor, but we’ve had a productive week. This week, I was able to welcome the FCCLA group f...

For the Children: The legislative session is moving quickly,  and lawmakers are now busy working in their assigned committees to sort through relevant bills and resolutions. I am pleased to say that o...

If you’re going to achieve your important financial goals, you’ll need to build an appropriate investment portfolio. But that’s only part of the story – because you also need to protect what you have,...

Two Checotah area residents were arrested on child abuse related charges last week. Cassandra Jo Bussey, 35, has been charged with enabling child abuse by injury, harboring a fugitive from justice and...

Life coaches – not surprisingly – strive to improve the quality of life of their clients. And financial professionals essentially embrace the same mission. So, if you decide to hire a financial adviso...

Awe love. So sweet when you’re 16. So intriguing when you’re a teen. Then absolutely a roller coaster as an adult. Nothing more exciting than the honeymoon stage, yet nothing more devastating during t...

For the Children: On Monday, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) and the Oklahoma Women’s Coalition held our second Women and Children First advocacy training program. It was a great even...

John Eric Clark, 33, of Checotah, was charged last week with kidnapping, felony aggravated assault and battery, misdemeanor assault and battery and obstructing an officer. Associate District Judge Bre...

In his State of the Union address, President Trump asked Americans to choose greatness. The guests of the White House depicted that message, too. Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut who planted the American Fl...