In a world where we can stay connected 24-7 to our jobs, we must intentionally stop to relax, reset and reconnect with our Creator, our friends and our purpose for our healths sake and our own sanity ...

The cost of caring ot. dVonrUoà' Sometimes “the cost of caring” for others and even animals can leave you physically, emotionally and financially drained. I know the “cost of caring” because I moved m...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Two recent studies show Oklahomans are struggling with poverty levels above the national average. A report released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau validated another report releas...

As Oklahomans have voted to implement M e d i c aid expansion, legalize Watch marijuana I and enact criminal justice reforms, the state’s method of direct democracy has drawn heightened scrutiny from ...

Letter to the Editor: I want to take this time to say “Mvto” to all tribal citizens for your support during my campaign. I greatly appreciated all the campaign forums and those who made it possible. I...

What is interesting about studying political parties is that there are no founding documents that set rules for how they behave or what their function should be. For most political issues, I like to s...

Constitution Day and the Kid Governor Program OKLAHOMA CITY - On Sept. 17 each year, Constitution Day is held. This is a special day for me as it often allows the opportunity to visit with students ab...

This Week at the Capitol Since Oklahoma’s Legislature only meets from the beginning of February to the end of May, we are currently in our interim period, which takes up the remainder of the year. Whi...

WOW! After some serious media posts over students being reprimanded by local law enforcement over school vandalism I wonder what are we truly teaching the next generation? I don’t care how cute you th...

With all the political fighting in our nation, I feel Willie and Waylon need to re-release their hit song about Luckenbach, Texas, with a new chorus that says we are feuding like the Democrats and Rep...

For the Children INSTITUTE ADVOCACY The Horrors of Human Trafficking Part 3 of 3 OKLAHOMA CITY - Over the past two weeks, I have shared some critical information on the horrors human trafficking. This...

America changed on September 11, 2001 when the Twin Towers were destroyed in a terrorist attack that has become known as simply 9/11. However, it’s not that simple. In fact, its still hard to believe ...

I have always been raised in church and gave my heart to the Lord and felt His spirit move on me when I was only five years old at Tiger Mountain church camp. Of course over the years, I have fallen f...

Oklahoma junior senator Markwayne Mullin said he believes former president Donald Trump can still win the 2024 presidential election, despite two state and two federal indictments. “If you saw polling...

Schools across Oklahoma have started back to school in the last two weeks and some students are thrilled to be back in class while others may hate every minute because of bullying. Some schools like o...

The Horrors of Human Trafficking Part 2 of 3 OKLAHOMA CITY - Last week, I detailed some key facts and statistics regarding human trafficking. With the conversation going on surrounding the release of ...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Once again news coverage is swamped with allegations of Trump’s criminal activities. This time he is accu...

The Horrors of Human Trafficking OKLAHOMA CITY – With the recent release of the movie The Sound of Freedom, the conversation on the horror of human trafficking is growing. The movie, a dramatization, ...

We all know the saying “comparing apples to oranges” but what about “apples to pears?” I’m not talking about just any kind of pear but native pears - the ugly, speckled ones that despite their looks a...

Informing citizens Letter to the Editor: In the performance of my duties as McIntosh County Clerk, I (Deena Farrow) would like to inform our citizens of the upcoming improvements to the McIntosh Count...