As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. But you can also experience different seas...

The Okmulgee County Humane Society (OCHS) rejoined OSUIT Advisors, PAWS (People for Animal Awareness and Safety) and Student Committees to be presented with the check in the sum of $1,514 raised from ...

Wisdom from the lips of a wrinkled old worm.“Okay, listen up, ‘cuz I’m gonna tell ya’ perzactly what The World is like.Most of the time it looks real dark and kind’a dry ‘n crumbly feelin’. But when I...

In Tulsa, much attention over the past several months has been focused on the Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice. More than 20 people have accused employees of sexually assaulting and har...

Author and creative writer Danielle Steel celebrates her birth date on Aug. 14, 1947, in New York, N.Y. Her dad was German and her mother was Portuguese. She spent much of her childhood in France expo...

The funeral for Evan’s brother-in-law had concluded two hours ago. And now a small group of grieving family and friends were gathered in Evan and Shaylie’s home to share memories, laughter, tears, and...

The school year will soon be here. And if you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared?Col...

The Psalmist asked, “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”(Psalm 11:3). When the moral fundamentals of the family, government, school, and even the church are rapidly e...

The Psalmist asked, “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?”(Psalm 11:3). When the moral fundamentals of the family, government, school, and even the church are rapidly e...

Are you looking for a puppy to raise and train for your very own?OCHS is packed with pups and now is the perfect time to adopt. Check out these adorable faces of Fender, Mandolin, Cora, who are in boa...

As a number of school districts move to make meals free for students, now is a perfect time to address the larger issue of childhood hunger.The facts show childhood hunger is a real problem across Okl...

American author and psychologist who writes mystery fiction, Jonathan Kellerman was born Aug. 9, 1949, in New York, N.Y. His dad was an aerospace engineer and inventor; his mother a dancer and office ...

Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this from happening?In the first place, if you have this type of fear, you’re far from alone. Cons...

You stepped out there and thoroughly blew it, and you knew it. All you could do was apologize. Knowing you were wrong you went ahead ... you said “I’m sorry.” But the apology you have offered seems to...

Abortion. Homosexuality. Gay marriage. Transgenderism. Sex before marriage. Regardless of one’s position on these, they are all hot topics and often labeled as social, cultural or political issues.Wha...

We are still dealing with high temperatures and I am still unwilling to turn on the oven to cook dinner. August is here and making its presence known. I am sure you know what I mean. Nothing heats up ...

Some travelers passing through the county last week had an experience that truly epitomizes the caring spirit of the community - go above and beyond the call of duty. The husband contacted the Free-La...

David Baldacci, American author and lawyer writing suspense novels and legal thrillers, celebrates his birth date as Aug. 5, 1960, in Richmond, Va. His dad was a trucking foreman and his mother gave h...

In the world of computers and other technology, the Alpha chips are always pushing the envelope in performance and architecture. Also, in the world of finance and investment, a large alpha indicates t...

The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious - and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how should you...