To the Editor: First, the Jewish nation has a right to exist and to defend itself. But this fascist government, run by the war criminal Benjamin Nut-n-yahoo (yeah, that’s not how it’s spelled but that...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Don’t thank a veteran on Memorial Day It’s never wrong to thank a veteran or active- duty military person...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Over the course of human history, people have had the tendency to revolt against authoritarianism. Whether you are reading certain scriptures in the Bible, studying history in school, ...

You can ask anyone who knows me (especially family members or close friends) and they will say I have never had any difficulty voicing my opinion or my concerns from childhood to adulthood. However, I...

There is no doubt that colleges across the nation are more and more starting to look like the 1960s. Within the last month buildings have been taken over and tent cities have sprung up on dozens of ca...

Based on widespread appeal, Carl Acuff Jr., will be back at the Plumb Theatre, June 1, at 7 p.m. Carl will be bringing a special tribute to Merle Haggard. We know how much everyone loves the songs Mer...

Last week, the House recognized National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oklahoma. I want to thank all the law enforcement officers in House District 13 for keeping our communities safe...

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) recently held our annual Tulsa event, and it was a ringing success. Our team organized a viewing of a trailer for a new documentary bei...

The voice and concerns of the people I was born in Oklahoma City and lived in Yukon until moving to Tiger Mountain when I was four. We lived with my grandparents until we got our home built at Pierce ...

“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” This is the opening line of the most famous song to come out of the American Civil War, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Its author, Julia ...

Now is the time to call lawmakers to support childcare OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature is approaching the constitutionally binding end of the annual session which must occur by 5 p.m. on the ...

REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302S During their recent visit to the State Capitol, I had the priv i lege to honor the Muskogee Rougher football team, which won the Class 6A state football championship thi...

The older I get the more I realize, a mother’s work is never done. There is always something else that needs to be tackled for the day. Mothers are priceless in many ways and after I became one I now ...

Eufaula VFW Post 8798 is conducting a Buddy Poppy Fundraiser now through May 31. “Please come out to the VFW Post and support this amazing Veteran’s Relief fundraiser. Last year, we helped veterans wi...

This letter is a rebuttal to a “letter to editor” dated 24 April 2024 from Warner. As far as Israel’s prime minister being a “war criminal.” It was Hamas backed by the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran that...

Becoming a good mother When I was a child I dreamed of many things that I wanted to grow up and become... a figure skater like Dorothy Hamill because she glided so effortlessly across the ice rink, an...

HISTORICALLY --------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Evolving graduation ceremonies and historic commencement speeches This weekend, I like thousands of others...

Even while the war in Gaza has been ongoing for about five months now, there is renewed attention to the region as Iran launched drone and missile strikes against Israel on April 13. With help from th...

OKLAHOMA CITY - As of March 2024, 502,221 Oklahoma children were enrolled in SoonerCare, just over half the estimated number of children living in the state. Additionally, the state estimates that abo...

We had a great time on Wednesday, April 24, during Capitol Cowboy Day when we recognized Oklahoma State University. John Smith received recognition on the House floor, and we also heard from Dr. Kayse...