With the closing of my first year writing Historically Speaking, I thought I would end it right with a historic Christmas story. Being a Civil War historian, one of my favorite Christmas songs is, “I ...

For the Children: If you ever want to know what it feels like to hang out with an A-list celebrity, go to a Norman Walmart with former coach and OU legend Barry Switzer. This is what I learned recentl...

Felony Cases Ronnie Lee Faulconer: possession of firearm after former felony conviction; possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Joshua Dewayne Fun-burg: robbery by force or fear ...

It probably doesn’t happen as much as you’d like, but you may occasionally have some extra disposable income. For example, perhaps you have recently received, or will soon receive, a year-end bonus. O...

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

The holiday season is here, which means gift-giving is probably on your mind. In addition to making gifts to your family and friends, you also may be interested in contributing to charitable organizat...

To those beloved friends who brought food, flowers and messages of hope; who shared our grief as surely as our love; who stepped forward to assist us in saying “farewell, sweet sister” when the word “...

Caravan of immigrants invading America is a new type of threat to this country. The Liberal’s idea of an opened-border-policy is a sign of insanity.    Especially now that Mexico has, as of 12-1-18, a...

With immigration being one of the hottest topics of the year, it is no surprise that President Trump made it an issue during the midterm elections. However, his latest push for immigration reform has ...

For the Children: 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 volunteer...

MISDEMEANOR CASES Robert Glenn Fields-driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs J effrey Paul Seaman-driving with license cancelled/suspended A aron Chase Tolbertpossession of C.D.S. ...

For the Children: Over the weekend, I had the chance to watch the new movie, “Instant Family,” a comedy/drama about a couple adopting three foster children into their lives. I recommend that our reade...

As an investor, you will have access to accounts that are taxed differently from one another. And it’s possible you could benefit from tax diversification by owning accounts in these three categories:...

The Native American performers Injunuity will be appear Dec. 1 at Legacy on Main Street for a Nativity Christmas special. The evening includes a dinner and show. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., the show a...

OKMULGEE – On Nov. 7, Muscogee (Creek) Nation took part in turning one citizen’s dream into a realty as 14-year-old Joshua Dubois became the newest MCN Lighthorse Police Officer for the day. The MCN L...

Eligible families can sign up for the McIntosh County Santa Soldiers program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays now through Dec. 3. To be eligible to receive gifts for children in the fami...

As the number of influenza-related hospitalizations continues to increase, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds Oklahomans to get a flu shot before upcoming holiday gatherings to pre...

The holiday season is a time to reflect on the importance of generosity and kindness.  That’s why Oklahoma Blood Institute is urging residents to start a new tradition, by sharing the priceless gift o...

What’s going on with the financial markets? Specifically, what’s behind the price swings of the past several weeks? And, more important, how should you, as an individual investor, respond? To begin wi...

Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: VFW Post 8798 will host its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the First United Methodist Church in Eufaula. Nov. 24 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Small Business Saturday. Mr and Mrs. Clau...