Thank You Thank you so much for all the cards, letters, flowers and food showered on our family as we said goodbye to our beloved PaPa Cherry. Special thanks to Jay and Cathy Hunn of Hunn, Black, and ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – There is a misconception that state lawmakers only work four months out of the year. As a former state representative, I can assure you that these men and women are always “on the cloc...

In a small town it often seems that everybody knows everybody so why tell your story because most already know it. However, that’s not really true. Most people may not know the whole story and to me t...

After taking a break for my family imme d i ately after our session ended on May 26, I wanted to update you. Of the 1,991 House bills and joint resolutions introduced this year in our regular session,...

STILLWATER — A total of 7,729 students were named to the 2023 spring semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 3,491 students named to the President’s Honor Roll for e...

Fireworks, festivals and family fun are all staples for Americans as we celebrate the 4th of July, our Independence Day. Of course, nothing is more American to me than being out on the lake enjoying f...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) has been notified it will receive $797.4 million in federal grant funds to expand the state’s broadband infrastructure to provide high-speed interne...

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education has awarded more than $4.76 million in lottery funds. CareerTech awarded 26 grants worth a total of $2,119,494 to 22 technology centers for t...

I came to this realization recently while I was cat sitting a cute yet energetic kitten named “Crash.” Crash had to hang out at my office for the day and was quite the entertainer between brief cat na...

Day in and day out it feels like we are plugged into every electrical device out there. From our computers to our smartphones to our Fitbits, we are constantly plugged into work, social media, and the...

The Eufaula Lake VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary would like to thank all our contributors: Eufaula Tackle Company, Operation Freedom Outdoors, Shaw’s Lawn Service, B & B Bait Shop, L.A.K.e Country Diner, Shar...

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is bringing VA Benefits Home Event on Friday, June 9, to the Eufaula Indian Community Center. The event is located at 800 Birkes Rd. in Eufaula, from 10 a.m. – 3...

Central Oklahoma has often been characterized as a haven for tornadoes, with some of that perception based in reality—and myth. There has been nothing mythical about that reputation in 2023, however. ...

‘Oklahoma’ – Time for the ‘God’s honest truth’ OKLAHOMA CITY – For those of you who watch Ted Lasso, I promise no spoilers in this column. The Apple+ television show, for those of you who are not awar...

The Legislature will of f i c i a l ly adjourn “sine die” on Friday, May 26, at 5 p.m. We’ve had a very successful session and passed bills covering everything from education to election protection to...

Have you ever just been too tired? Too tired to keep up the pace? Too tired to put on a smiling face and pretend that you’re ok? Too tired to pretend everything is good when it’s not? Too tired of try...

Thank you Letter to the Editor, VFW Buddy Poppy Week was a huge success. We not only met our goal we surpassed it by far. We are truly grateful for the local businesses and communities’ support in our...

Checotah’s 57th Old Settlers Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 10. So make plans to spend the whole weekend having a good time at the Checotah Round Up Club on Friday and Saturday night starting at ...