From the media mayhem to President Trump’s trivial tweets, the politics of today are sure to drive the sanest person crazy. Unfortunately, politics are some of the most controversial topics discussed ...

The U.S. Constitution requires that a population count be taken every decade for the purposes of distributing funding and representation equally among our communities. The 2020 census has been underwa...

While the global need for professionals in the science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM) continues to increase, so does the cost to earn these degrees at a four-year university. Earning ...

If Walmart is allowed to remain in our community, then the future of Eufaula is uncertain at best. Within two years of Walmart stores opening in the struggling west side of Chicago, over 82 local stor...

Staying healthy during these times means doing more than just wearing a mask. It also means ensuring you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle, which can help prevent serious health complications and...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new policy and government efficiency concerns to the forefront of the issues we face today. One policy issue that has received heavier focus in recent months is teleh...

What grade do you teach? I teach 9-12 grade Art 1-4. How long have you been teaching? I am starting my 11th year of teaching. I taught 2 years at St. Joseph Catholic School K-8 grade and this is my 9t...

CC: The Honorable James Lankford The Honorable Kevin The Honorable Kevin Hern The Honorable Markwayne Mullin The Honorable Frank Lucas The Honorable Tom Cole The Honorable Kendra Horn Re: Concerns abo...

While preparing to put out two newspapers last week, I randomly said how nice it was to actually have the front doors of our offices locked during this COVID-19 crisis because it actually made time fo...

It is often said it takes a village to raise a child. The saying could not be truer and I firmly believe our country’s teachers are an important part of that village. Primary education provides the fo...

Today I read a post about an article from Fortune magazine that lists 19 Black economists to know and celebrate. I think it is great that we celebrate the contributions of Black Americans, but when Wa...

Thank you to everyone who was a part of the fourth annual Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball two weeks ago. It was a success beyond even our best hopes. The event was held virtua...

As some of you that may read this letter are probably government paid employees, I assume that most of you know how the government operates. For those of you who don’t know, then this will be a quick ...

After a bill passed by the Legislature in 2019 became law, nearly 400 miles of rural interstates in Oklahoma will see increased speed limits. At their Aug. 3 meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commi...

Sometimes we need to be reminded that life is precious. So many events that happened this week made me realize just how precious life is and that we can’t take it for granted. We have to stop and enjo...

In regards to Checotah postponing events in light of the pandemic, I have just a few thoughts. I have been following the OSDH data for most of the duration of this situation of pandemic we find oursel...

Lawlessness is running rampant in cities across our country, inflicting more pain on communities already suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. This past weekend, 59 police officers were injured during...

With everything going on in this world today, it’s nearly impossible to not worry or fret about what tomorrow holds. A COVID-19 pandemic across the world. Peaceful protest over racial injustices turni...

Two weeks ago, the House Speaker shared the list of approved interim studies, which will begin this week. Interim studies examine a certain policy in greater depth than we are often able to during our...

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...