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The Horrors of Human Trafficking
Columns & Opinion
The Horrors of Human Trafficking
August 23, 2023
Part 1 of 3With the recent release of the movie The Sound of Freedom, the conversation on the horror of human trafficking is growing. The movie, a dramatization, details one individual story, but does...
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Genetics & Heat Stress
Columns & Opinion
Genetics & Heat Stress
August 23, 2023
Can gene splicing and selective breeding help deal with heat stress in cattle?Sometimes you see a headline and just go “huh.”That happened to me today when I can across an article talking about breedi...
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How were first-century churches different from most modern-day churches? (1 of 2)
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How were first-century churches different from most modern-day churches? (1 of 2)
August 23, 2023
“They didn’t have air conditioning, carpet or nothing,” says Dylan, age 5. Actually, it was “the way the seats were lined up,” says Milese, 6. No, that wasn’t it at all: “because there were no chairs ...
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Last Thursday
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Last Thursday
August 18, 2023
Last Thursday, I did my normal routine of coming home from work and going out to feed the animals. It was so hot, by the time I was done, I was a wet drippy mess. I went inside, got ready for a shower...
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Paula Danziger
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Paula Danziger
August 18, 2023
Paula Danziger, American author of children’s books, was born August 18, 1944, in Washington, D.C. She had a very unhappy childhood, disliked her unhappy sarcastic father and her mother was always wor...
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10 Years Ago:
Columns & Opinion
10 Years Ago:
August 18, 2023
on the show Faceoff every Tuesday night for a chance at winning $100,000. He was a contestant in the 5th season of the show.PSO ran a help wanted ad in the paper for a meter reader.Cajun Cowboyz was a...
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Chronic Pain Can Have Upsides
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Chronic Pain Can Have Upsides
August 18, 2023
Physical pain. Turns your life upside down while it lasts. Instead of concentrating on having fun or getting your job done, a person experiencing pain suddenly finds themself with a new goal. Getting ...
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529 plans offer benefits in all markets
Columns & Opinion
529 plans offer benefits in all markets
August 18, 2023
A new school year will soon begin. And if you have young children, that means it’s one year closer to the day when they head off to college or some other post-secondary education or training. You migh...
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With the start of school, OICA turns to Kid Governor and Fall Forum
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With the start of school, OICA turns to Kid Governor and Fall Forum
August 16, 2023
With the advent of the school year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) now turns our attention to our fall programs. Our first major task is to provide support for our main direct servic...
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Columns & Opinion
How can a community prevent substance abuse?
August 16, 2023
What are the protective and risk factors in substance use prevention?According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), risk and protective factors are characteristic...
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Columns & Opinion
GED earners may be able to get college credit
August 16, 2023
Oklahoma CareerTech adult education and family literacy students who earn their GED diplomas may now be able to earn college credit for their scores at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technolog...
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It Just Don’t Work That Way, Dummy
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It Just Don’t Work That Way, Dummy
August 11, 2023
• Be continually grouchy with your family and expect them to love, honor and want to be around you.• Demand miracles from your staff at work and expect total loyalty from them - and to just love worki...
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How will you exit your business
Columns & Opinion
How will you exit your business
August 11, 2023
If you own a business, you’ve always got a lot on your mind. But no matter how busy you are today, you need to think about tomorrow. Specifically, you’ll want to create an exit strategy for the day yo...
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Adventures in BRENDALAND
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Adventures in BRENDALAND
August 11, 2023
Adventures in BRENDALANDThis weekend, we celebrated my aunt’s 80th birthday. We drove her and Uncle Roy to Cyprus, Texas to Aunt Betty’s daughter’s home. Her daughter put together a wonderful gatherin...
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American author and screenwriter Suzanne Collins celebrates her birth date on August 10
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American author and screenwriter Suzanne Collins celebrates her birth date on August 10
August 11, 2023
American author and screenwriter Suzanne Collins celebrates her birth date on August 10, 1962, in Hartford, Conn.Suzanne grew up with two older sisters, Kathryn and Joan, and one older brother, Andrew...
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Programs help families when students return to the classroom
Columns & Opinion
Programs help families when students return to the classroom
August 9, 2023
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 August was and is the...
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Columns & Opinion
Upholding the Spirit of the Indian Child Welfare Act
August 9, 2023
A Call for Renewed CommitmentAs a candidate for Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN), I have shared a platform which includes revisiting the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) issue. In m...
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Adventures in BRENDALAND
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Adventures in BRENDALAND
August 4, 2023
Adventures in BRENDALANDI lived on a small rural farm as a child. My parents planted soybeans and cotton. After the crops were done, my brother and I would sometimes walk the fields. If there was heav...
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Bathing in Shame Just Leaves You Feeling Dirty
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Bathing in Shame Just Leaves You Feeling Dirty
August 4, 2023
We all know how it feels to have done it. We wanted to be brave, but at the last minute we pulled up stakes and ran for the hills. Our self-preservation the only thing on our chicken-liver minds. Then...
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Smart Ways to Invest in Bonds
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Smart Ways to Invest in Bonds
August 4, 2023
Most investors are aware of the different types of stocks: big-company, small-company, technology, international and so on. And it may be a good idea to own a mix of these stocks as part of your overa...
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Voters approve GCTC millage proposal
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Voters approve GCTC millage proposal
May 18, 2025
Okmulgee County voters delivered decisive outcomes in two key elections Tuesday, approving the Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) building fund millage proposal and selecting Republican Bryan Loga...
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HPS advances key staffing, contracts and projects at May meeting
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HPS advances key staffing, contracts and projects at May meeting
May 17, 2025
The Henryetta Board of Education tackled a packed agenda Monday evening during its regular May 13 meeting, addressing personnel decisions, infrastructure partnerships and program renewals as the distr...
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County honors its finest at annual banquet
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County honors its finest at annual banquet
May 16, 2025
The Elks Lodge #1822 in Okmulgee once again opened its doors with pride, gratitude and respect as they hosted the annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Banquet on May 10. The event, which has be...
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Supt. Price reflects on busy end of school year
May 16, 2025
As Henryetta Public Schools approaches the final days of the 2024-25 academic year, Superintendent Jason Price offered words of reflection and encouragement to students, staff and the community.In his...
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Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign reminds drivers to buckle up
May 16, 2025
Starting May 19, law enforcement across Oklahoma will be looking for seat belt violations.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Oklahoma Highw...
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