Everybody knows finances are tight today. Now, one can only hope against hope that by the time this column hits your hands, the sentence I just wrote is a lie. That by some miracle the ever-escalating...

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth...

“The Big Red One” is the nickname for the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, the first and most storied and decorated division in the Army. The “BRO” is routinely the first division sent into war sett...

Okmulgee County Citizens were urged to prepare for upcoming winter weather season as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Day. In recent years we’ve experienced winter weather storms including devastat...

Monday: Muffin Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Gravy Lunch: Corn Dog, French Fries Wednesday: Donuts Lunch: Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, White Gravy, Gr...

We all hope to enjoy long, healthy lives, retaining the ability to think clearly and make our own decisions. But life doesn’t always work out that way - which is why you need to prepare for a potentia...

American author of children’s books and young adult fiction Daniel Pinkwater was born on Nov. 15, 1941, in Memphis, Tenn.His parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland, and when he was two years old, ...

My husband was a pastor for many years. And as such, he has always attempted to hold his public image as close to clean and shiny as he possibly could. After all, when you are called to represent the ...

Monday: Frito Chili Pie, Corn Tuesday: Cheesy Ham & Potato Bake, Broccoli Wednesday: Chicken Broccoli, Rice Casserole, Tossed Salad Thursday: Cheeseburger w/Toppings, Potato Salad Friday: Oven Fried C...

Dear Editor,Take a deep breath.A note to remember this country and this state are more than a mere political letter. We are about community and serving those who live here. With the closing of the ele...

Dear Editor,In re-electing Donald Trump as our 47th President, a majority of Americans voted for a return to common sense. A U.S. President, like Donald Trump, that promotes commonsense policies in go...

When we feel a loss, we experience an array of emotions. Some of these emotions can be extremely debilitating and confusing. Let us face the honest truth: embarking on the grieving process is not easy...

Yuyi Morales, Mexican-American author and illustrator of children’s books, was born Nov. 7, 1968, in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. She is the oldest of four children, and as a child loved drawing and maki...

Like most of us, you may someday want to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Your ability to achieve this goal will depend on how much you save - but it also matters how much you spend.And saving and spen...

In the popular imagination, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing - after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But the...

Ever listened to two people or two groups argue? Both opponents believe there is only one real truth - mine! Doesn’t matter how loudly the other side yells. Doesn’t make a difference how many facts th...

It is my prayer that these articles that are published in this newspaper are encouraging to you in your grief journey, or to a family/friend. Hopefully we have been a blessing to you as you progressed...

Okmulgee County has been busy the past few days with lots of Halloween-themed events and contests. Earlier this week, several hundred trick-or-treaters of all ages converged at Green Country Technolog...

We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy want to help parents avoid those who would want to pull Halloween “tricks” on you and your children. Here are some safety tips to help keep your childre...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) has six dogs in foster homes that have been waiting for their forever homes for way too long. When you adopt a dog who has been fostered, you reap so many per...