Remember Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son? The younger of a man’s two sons demands his share of the inheritance from his father then wastes it all on loose living. When he finally comes to his se...

STILLWATER – Wildlife specialists at Oklahoma State University have developed a new smart phone app that is literally for the birds. The Gamebird Brood Observation app is free and available for both i...

A motorcycle rider clocked at going more than 100 mph on the interstate last year has been given several deferred sentences related to the incident. Zachary Dean Cordray Cochran, 20, of Checotah was c...

Eleanor taught at a school for girls until her husband became president. You have probably heard of Franklin D. Roosevelt, our 32nd president. His wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, was as famous as he was. In ...

In the language of native Hawaiians, “ohana” means family, extends beyond blood relations to include others. It is the ideal name chosen by Lisa and Mike Miller for their company, Ohana Manufacturing....

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), along with its community partners, are working to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring gr...

Democrats to hold convention The McIntosh County Democratic Party will hold its bi-annual County Convention on Saturday, April 6. This very important meeting will convene at 2 p.m. in Checotah at the ...

ALVA - One day at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is designated each year as an early enrollment opportunity for high school seniors called “Freshman Connection.” This event is set for Wednesda...

Weather permitting, Eufaula’s storm sirens will be tested at about noon Saturday, April 6, according to Emergency Management Director Harry Trottier. If the weather is stormy, the testing will be post...

Free event for caregivers Are you caring for someone at home? Do you assist someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? The EODD Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Program is having its Annual Caregiver Confere...

In Oklahoma, four out of five unintentional poisoning deaths involved at least one prescription drug. Of those deaths, nearly 90 percent were related to prescription painkillers.  Prescription painkil...

“A Tribute to George Strait Dinner Show” will perform at the Legacy On Main Street dinner theater on Saturday April 6. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Gordy and Debbie...

At the age of 12, Ava Rose Johnson from tiny Red Oak – population about 580 – already is a veteran entertainer on the national stage. She has performed on ABC’s Good Morning America, at Walt Disney Wo...

Ava Pendley, 8, a second-grade student at Eufaula Elementary, is among those competing in the North American Miss Oklahoma Pageant July 5-6, at the Southern Hills Marriott in Tulsa. The pageant is for...

Sixteen charges of violating the state's Compulsory Education Act filed in November, 2018 and this past March were dismissed Friday. The charges had been filed against Georgina Hill, 35, of Henryetta....

ALVA - Northwestern Oklahoma State University will play host to the Third Annual NWOSU Guitar Festival April 6 between 8 a.m. and noon in the Fine Arts building. The festival’s purpose is to provide y...

OKLAHOMA CITY – A year after 20,000 teachers walked out of the classroom and into the Capitol to demand more respect and resources for public education, the Oklahoma House has failed to produce a plan...

Spring has sprung and Crystal River runs - straight to The Plumb Theatre for a "REEL-Y" big show at 7 p.m., Friday, April 7. The popular, award winning group Crystal River has toured Indiana for the p...

FAMILY FEATURES Building out a full menu to please your brunch guests with simple, tasty recipes can help create a fun, flavorful atmosphere when it’s time for a morning bite. By making a variety of d...

STILLWATER – Managing your finances has been a task you have taken on for all of your adult life. While most people manage their own finances, there may come a time when you find it necessary to manag...