Every year as I approach my birthday and the end of the year, I often reflect on where I’ve been and where I still want to go physically, mentally and spiritually. I know life sometimes takes us by su...

I recently was named vice chair of the House Appropriations Public Safety Commi t tee. In this position, I will help oversee legislation related to funding for the state’s public safety agencies. Thes...

Four hours of music and food for only $5 bucks. We are so excited to celebrate this wonderful Christmas Season with family and friends, We can’t hardly wait for our Gospel and Country Shows this New Y...

Wow! I can’t believe another year is wrapping up. The saying “How quickly time flies when you’re having fun” should say “How quickly time flies whether you’re having fun or just trying to survive the ...

OKLAHOMA CITY - The deadline for submission of ideas for the upcoming legislative session was Friday, December 6, and lawmakers were turning in their concepts for bills up to the final moment. The Okl...

The Checotah High School Junior Class Prom Committee would like to say “THANK YOU” to everyone who supported their Bingo Night 2024. Thanks to those who attended the event and a special thanks to the ...

During my travels this summer I made my way across Ireland and Scotland and fell in love with the beauty and the rich history of these countries. During my stay, by far my favorite evenings were the o...

Having just had a week of celebrating Thanksiving, family, friends, high school football semináis and even some crazy college football overtime (Georgia vs Georgia Techs 8 OTs was insane), I think we ...

OKLAHOMA CITY - The 2024 Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Fall Forum wrapped up last week with more than 100 conference attendees spending part of four days helping shape a legislative age...

---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has announced that State Question 832 will be included on the June 16, 2026, ballot. Thi...

I was 42 years old when I lost my father. He was only 67 and I can remember thinking he was way too young to die. I still needed the discernment of my father. My children still needed the training onl...

Oklahomans took to the polls Tuesday, June 18 to choose their party’s candidates for several positions including the U.S. House of Representatives. The presumptive winners will most likely come from t...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Eight out of 10 Americans celebrated the Easter holiday Sunday, according to the National Retail Federation. It is a day of great religious significance for the 63% of Americans who cl...

A fresh perspective J ^ tciD&nnCl& Sometimes we need a fresh perspective on how we see the world. Too many times in life it’s not that easy to see a different angle. Not everything is like it seems. T...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ State of the Union theatrics Presidential guestlist now pushes political agenda above heroism On March 7,...

A few weeks ago, the Board of Equalization certified the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $13.96 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, which is $698.7 million, or 5...

Get past the costume, get to the character As I stared at my over-abundant closet full of clothes this weekend, I tried to shuffle around my winter apparel and started to pull out my spring outfits. O...

A bombshell was dropped earlier this month when Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Hur released his findings on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The good news for Bide...

An amendment meant to keep ex-Confederates from holding office after the Civil War is once again coming into play as Colorado and Maine have announced that former President Donald Trump will not appea...

OKLAHOMA CITY – There has been a great deal of news coverage regarding Oklahoma’s refusal to accept federal funds to support children who qualify for free and reduced school lunches during the summer ...