Second in a Series of Three OKLAHOMA CITY - In last week’s column, I wrote about a recent study commissioned by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn. They examined what other sta...

As we all start to roll into the holiday season truly believe it’s up to you to decide if you want to experience a chaotic or calm Christmas. Every year seems to get busier than the former and I find ...

First in a Series of Three OKLAHOMA CITY - Recently, I was invited by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn to testify at an Oklahoma House of Representatives interim study examin...

Memories of holidays past JLCbUonn(l& last wow There is no escaping what is to come or the memories of holidays past. As I climbed in bed late Thanksgiving Eve after cooking pumpkin pies, cookies and ...

HISTORICALLY --------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ History of American Political Parties, Part VII: Birth of the Second American Party System Love him or hat...

During this most difficult time, the family of ‘Mama Jean Davis wishes to convey their deepest, heartfelt appreciation for the love, generosity and support of the entire McIntosh County community and ...

What I am most thankful for Fall is definitely my favorite season and I am always blown away by Gods design as He colors the fields and all the landscape in an array of complimenting colors. Whether I...

Advocates examine Child Welfare Task Force Report, set children’s agenda for 2024 OKLAHOMA CITY - The 2023 OICA Fall Forum concluded last week, and it was an intense four days of learning and snaring ...

Mostly Educational One day we will put on our virtual reality goggles to tell our grandchildren about the once-upon-a-time when we sat around a table, fought with relatives, and ate strange foods to c...

The election of 1824 brought a massive change to how parties functioned in the U.S. The Jacksonian Age is highlighted by the growth of democracy. Whereas before, only property-owning men could vote. B...

As we observed Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and remembered the many heroes who have bravely defended the United States of America, I was filled with deep gratitude. Like all Americans, I am thankful to all...

Our world has been on a downward spiral and it seems like so many people stay in the mind concept of constant offense. Everywhere you turn there is so much negativity and everyone seems to be offended...

Teaching and Learning in Quicksand Anyone familiar with the works of children’s author Bill Wallace knows that he set most of his stories in Oklahoma. He also incorporated quicksand into his plots, so...

For the Children Incarceration panel highlights impact on children OKLAHOMA CITY - I attended a nonprofit conference Monday hosted by the Sarkeys Foundation. While there, I served on a panel which del...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Dr. James Finck, USAG History Professor History of American Political Parties, Part V: An Era of Good Fee...

My grandfather, Ray Inzer Belyeu, was a WWII veteran and a Purple Heart recipient, who hardly ever spoke about the war he fought in and barely survived. No one except those soldiers really knew what t...

Every day I turn on the news I hear of more senseless killings. Headlines read “A former soldier, who suffered mental issues, goes on a rampage and kills 18 people (including teens) in a bowling alley...

While political parties officially started under the George Washington administration with the introduction of Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan, they really took root when Washington stepped down le...

OKLAHOMA CITY - One of the most important events on the annual calendar of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is our Fall Forum. Held each October or November, this event is where advoca...

OKLAHOMA CITY - I usually start each weekday morning by flipping channels on the four main networks to catch up on local and state news, then continue that during the time I have before work. One of m...