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Do you have anything tremendous in your life?
December 18, 2024
When John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the earth aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft in 1962 he told ground control by radio shortly after liftoff, “The capsule is turning around ...
Letters
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Letters
August 7, 2024
The Eufaula Indian Community would like to take this opportunity to thank those that made our Whole Hawg Day at the EIC Center a success with many attending the chair volleyball game, the arts & craft...
Moving on because moving is for the birds
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Moving on because moving is for the birds
August 7, 2024
I used to think moving to another town or city or state would be great. In fact, I’ve really wanted to move to North Carolina for a few years now, just because I’d love to attend and serve at Elevatio...
Many good legislative studies, but a few are concerning
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Many good legislative studies, but a few are concerning
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
August 7, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The legislative interim studies have been approved by both chambers, so the meetings are now being scheduled for hearings. Interim studies are hearings requested by lawmakers and appro...
Presidential competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
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Presidential competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
By ? r. James Finck, USAD History Professor 
March 27, 2024
HISTORICALLY ----------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------------- Presidential competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness A bombshell was d...
Oklahoma Youth Expo
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Oklahoma Youth Expo
March 27, 2024
On Monday, the Legislative Showmanship was held at the Ok l a h o ma Youth Expo. Legi slators from every corner of the state joined Oklahoma’s future farmers and ranchers for the Oklahoma Youth Expo, ...
Civics education necessary for a brighter future
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Civics education necessary for a brighter future
By Joe Dorman CEO ? OICA 
March 27, 2024
Our public schools provide an array of opportunities for students to become good citizens, from student government to civics education. In fact, America recently celebrated “Civics Education Week,” no...
Years, tears and cheers
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Years, tears and cheers
March 27, 2024
Over spring break my son decided he was going to come down and help me find my garage that had accumulated four or more moves in the past few years, piling boxes upon boxes, beds and miscellaneous ite...
Book Review: ‘The First Muslim’ by Lesley Hazleton
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Book Review: ‘The First Muslim’ by Lesley Hazleton
March 20, 2024
With tensions in the Middle East elevated due to the conflict in Gaza and now American soldiers being killed by Iranian backed terrorists, I believe it is wise to learn as much as possible about the M...
Advocacy works as OICA bills move forward
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Advocacy works as OICA bills move forward
By Joe Dorman CEO ? OICA 
March 20, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The second deadline for the Oklahoma Legislature was reached on Thursday, March 14 and many bills have fallen by the wayside. For the bills being tracked by the Oklahoma Institute for ...
No excuses, no regrets…find another way
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No excuses, no regrets…find another way
March 20, 2024
The older I become, the more I realize we only get one life, one day at a time, one fleeting moment to get it right and live like tomorrow is not promised. This life was meant to be experienced and en...
Deadline Week
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Deadline Week
March 20, 2024
We were busy at the Capitol last week. I passed a handful of bills off the House floor. House Bill 3071, passed on Thursday, aims to reduce the number of individuals entering our state illegally. It w...
Presidential Competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
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Presidential Competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
March 6, 2024
A bombshell was dropped earlier this month when Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Hur released his findings on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The good news for Bide...
State Grocery Tax eliminated; Board of Equalization
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State Grocery Tax eliminated; Board of Equalization
March 6, 2024
A few weeks ago, the Board of Equalization certified the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $13.96 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, which is $698.7 million, or 5...
Get past the costume, get to the character
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Get past the costume, get to the character
March 6, 2024
As I stared at my over-abundant closet full of clothes this weekend, I tried to shuffle around my winter apparel and started to pull out my spring outfits. Of course, this task was more than daunting ...
For I know the plans
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For I know the plans
February 28, 2024
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. ‘” Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse in the Bible that is often-quo...
Legislative Update
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Legislative Update
By Rep. Neil Hays 405-557-7302 
February 21, 2024
After a busy week of committee work, I am pleased to report that a few bills of mine passed in committee and are now eligible to be considered by the full House. The first bill, House Bill 3072, manda...
OICA mourns the passing of two child advocates
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OICA mourns the passing of two child advocates
By Joe Dorman CEO ? OICA 
February 21, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past week, Oklahoma lost two individuals who did much for our state’s children in their own ways. Most people are aware of the passing of Toby Keith, the Oklahoma country musi...
In a cruel world just be kind
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In a cruel world just be kind
February 21, 2024
To say I have had an exhausting month and especially last week would be such an understatement. From recovering from RSV to OPA Legislative Summit in OKC to Night to Shine to heated City Council meeti...
Letters
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Letters
February 7, 2024
Thank you To the Eufaula Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center staff and San Bois Hospice: Thank you so much for the beautiful care you gave our 98-year-old mother during her stay. The genuinely kind ...
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Jefferson Highway keeps on rollin’
A: Main, news
Jefferson Highway keeps on rollin’
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 11, 2025
Long before Route 66, there was the Jefferson Highway. Route 66 was a federally funded, 2,448-mile highway that crossed the country going east and west from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, Californ...
A: Main, news
Jacob Foos re-hired as Eufaula City Manager
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 11, 2025
It was a surprise hire, but not a total surprise as former Eufaula City Manager Jacob Foos was rehired as Eufaula’s city manager. The hiring took place following an executive session at a special meet...
A: Main, news
Complications of finding a city manager
June 11, 2025
Jeb Jones resigned as city manager in April. He was hired in 2022 to replace Jacob Foos, who had resigned months earlier and became assistant city manager in the City of Shawnee. Andrea Weckmuel-ler B...
A: Main, news
LEA Poker Run Saturday
June 11, 2025
The Golden Eagle Poker Run, one of the most popular events on Lake Eufaula, is Saturday, June 14. This year’s theme is Pirates & Parrots, so get your crew and costumes ready for a day of high seas adv...
McIntosh County Democrat wins Sequoyah Award
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McIntosh County Democrat wins Sequoyah Award
June 11, 2025
The Oklahoma Press Association presented its Better Newspaper Contest Awards during the OPA Annual convention June 6-7, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee. The top award a newspaper can r...
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