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...

It has been some time since I have released a column, and I want to touch base with my constituents in House District 15. Regarding my health, I would like to let everyone know that I am doing really ...

Do Not Resuscitate - possibly some of the harshest words you’ll ever hear and one of the most unnerving legal documents you’ll ever sign. Do Not Resuscitate also known as a “DNR” is simply an advance ...

Legacy on Main Street presents “Matthew Boyce: A Tribute to the King” in a dinner-theater program on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 224 N. Main St., Eufaula. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p...

With the start of school, OICA turns to Kid Governor and Fall Forum OKLAHOMA CITY – With the advent of the school year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) now turns our attention to our ...

Here is my poem: Do not resuscitate or bring back to life? How do we make such a final decision and sign away a precious life? But how is this life when we are now at the point of endless suffering an...

As your Attorney General, I plan to pen a monthly column to inform you about issues I believe will be of interest to my fellow Oklahomans. My role as the states chief law enforcement officer affects m...

OKLAHOMA CITY - With the end of summer break, the 2023-24 school year is about to begin for students. In my hometown of Rush Springs, the annual Watermelon Festival held on the second Saturday of Augu...

This weekend I finally was able to go out and watch the movie, “Sounds of Freedom.” To say that it was hard to watch is an understatement. It was gutwrenching to realize just how many sick individuals...

Plumb Theatre wants to take the time to say THANK YOU to the people of the community and surrounding areas for supporting our music shows for the last 20 years! Our Friday night shows now have a new 1...

For the Children Not all heroes wear costumes, but many did at the OICA Heroes Ball OKLAHOMA CITY - With the conclusion of the annual Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball, we know ...

Last week was “Love Week” for my church, Elevation Church with Pastor Steven Furtick. He brought an amazing word from the Lord called “The God Of Also” and he challenged us to do something for someone...

For the Children Joe Dorman CEO – OICA OKLAHOMA CITY – I recently had the pleasure of visiting a program in Tahlequah geared toward support of families experiencing great needs. The innovative way in ...

Geez is it too hot outside right now! I am definitely not a fan of summer, especially the “Dog Days of Summer” which are from July 3 to August 11 and usually are some of the hottest and unbearable day...

For the Children Child Advocates to be Honored on Sat., July 29 Joe Dorman CEO – OICA OKLAHOMA CITY – Each summer, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our annual Heroes Ball to cele...