This week, President Trump released his budget proposal. It shows his commitment to fiscal responsibility by shrinking the federal government, stopping wasteful spending and providing a path to a bala...

Dr. J’Dene Rogers, a licensed clinical psychologist originally from Muskogee, served as Psychologist of the Day for the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Feb. 10 at the invitation of Rep. Avery Fri...

Sometimes life gives us a second chance to get things right and hopefully we take it. I’m a firm believer that God gives us endless second chances if we will just choose them. Giving people a second c...

On too many occasions, I have had to console a family after their privacy and security were stolen by a burglar. Second degree burglary is technically a non-violent crime under Oklahoma law, but anyon...

The second session of the 57th Legislature is officially underway. It’s great to be back at the Capitol with my colleagues as we work together to create meaningful change for Oklahomans across the sta...

President Donald Trump delivered his third State of the Union address to Congress this week and his message was clear: the state of our union is strong. Despite the sham impeachment and Pelosi Democra...

Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his second “State of the State” to the Oklahoma Legislature Monday, Feb. 3 on the first day of the Second Session of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature. The bicameral legislative...

A woman is designed to give. First, she becomes a wife, when she gives herself to her husband and marriage.Then she becomes a mother, when she gives birth to her children and nurtures them daily. Thro...

The staff of The McIntosh County Democrat welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is ...

The new legislative session started Monday, Feb. 3, and everybody in the Capitol is ready. I recently spoke to the superintendents, principals and school counselors in District 15, and provided a summ...

Being a mom means more than just giving birth to a child. It’s nurturing and loving a tiny soul long before you lay your eyes upon it. It’s realizing the baby inside you is dependant on you for it’s v...

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats have been in the majority a little over a year and there’s little to show for it. They have been solely focused on furthering their socialist agenda and underm...

I have never been much of a winter fan even though I was born in December. In fact, quite the opposite, I prefer summer and lots of sunshine just like my Grandma Eloise, who could grow the most amazi...

The barred owl, also known as the northern barred owl or hoot owl, is a true owl native to eastern North America. American naturalist Benjamin Smith Barton first described the barred owl in 1799. The...

Following President Trump’s decisive action to order a drone strike that killed General Qasem Soleimani, many in the mainstream media are downplaying the fact that he was the architect of Iran’s expan...

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Justin Lee Anderson, Teddy Bruce Baker, Jerry Beal Bear, Larissa Leann Boyles, Daron Ray Brown, James Burns, Simone Rachelle Carter, Kevin Dale Chaney, Charles Anthony Colbert, Br...

I can truly say I despise politics - always have and always will. Why? Because it seems to do nothing but divide people and turn many of them into “haters with a so-called cause.” I find it quite iron...

Felony Cases Michael Lane Conatzerbail jumping Ronda Sue Fain-harboring a fugitive from justice Clayton Henry Fentgrand larceny Serena L. Ford-assault with a dangerous weapon Dustin Wayne Gatwoodposse...

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the real reason for the season is too often overlooked. Between decorating our homes and shopping for everything on our lists, we can lose sight o...

As we finish up the 2019 OK Foster Wishes program, I want to offer my sincere thanks to the many supporters who made this year a success. If you are not aware, the Oklahoma Department of Human Service...