“In this historic election.” How many times have you heard this over the past two weeks? In truth, there are some historic elements. This election had the greatest number of votes cast in history. Is ...

On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of taking the oath of office to serve as your State Representative for House District 15 for the second time. Due to ongoing construction at the Capitol and social di...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), the statewide voice for Oklahoma’s children in shaping better policies through our governmental systems, holds an annual conference to disc...

They called it the “Indian problem.” The white settlers wanted more land, and the tribes held rich acreages. Removing tribes from the Southeast was more than just an idea by the time Andrew Jackson wa...

If you know an Oklahoma citizen 100 years of age or older and would like to honor them (at no cost) with a biography, an award certificate and a Golden Okie Pin, contact Gloria Helmuth at 918-510-0150...

1867 – After more than a decade of ineffective military campaigns and infamous atrocities, a conference begins at Fort Laramie to discuss alternative solutions to the “Indian problem” and to initiate ...

The first Pee Wee Lamb and Goat Show at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds was a huge success. Jason McPeak is seen here judging Harper Craig as Jozie White (an older pee wee showman) stands by for suppo...

As a deer hunter, you are truly a boots on the ground wildlife manager, regardless if you are hunting private or public land. Your choice to harvest, or more importantly, pass on an animal has an impa...

“When you’re in this house, where we live, you’re Wichita, but when you step out those doors, you’re just like everyone else.” Anthony Galindo, a citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes with Del...

Oklahoma’s fishing action can be great yearround, but many anglers especially look forward to this time of year for some rewarding seasonal trout fishing. Beginning Nov. 1 each year, the Wildlife Depa...

It’s been an interesting week in our state and across the nation as we have watched results from Tuesday’s election roll in. The Oklahoma Election Board worked extremely hard to count ballots for our ...

Nov. 16-20 Monday, Nov. 16: BBQ beef sandwich; baked beans; oven fried okra; rosy pears; milk Tuesday, Nov. 17: Roast, mashed potatoes; green beans; roll; pudding; milk Wednesday, Nov. 18: Frito chili...

All eyes seemed to be on America this past week as many Americans went to the polls to cast their vote or mailed it in to choose a new president. One thing was certain: with all the political propagan...

Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at various issues related to our state budget, from how we use revenues from the lottery and medical marijuana, to funding for state services, including health ca...

ALMA HARPER November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. “Native American Heritage Month” had its beginning in 1986 w...

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The United States of America is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. We are blessed to live in the greatest country in the world where we choose our leaders and the direction ...

Local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement partners are launching a new application for Android and Apple users that is designed to report suspicious activity. SeeSayOK is a secure way for Oklah...

National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week is Nov. 9 - 15. As part of this week, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will be focusing on the “Move Over” Law (State Statute 47:11-314). This law mandates...

114 Years Ago: Checotah Times • July 13, 1906 Girl Burned to Death Explosion Resulted from Starting a Fire with Coal Oil Miss Ella House, who lived with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Acker, 8 mil...