No matter the outcome of Tuesday’s election (this column was penned on Monday), early voting indicates there is a huge, nationwide surge of interest in American politics and government this year. As o...

“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord”—Psalm 27:14 (NLT). Sweeping leaves and acorns off my deck each day seems like a hopeless cause sometimes. While...

The Living Faith Every human craves for coveting and holding power, primacy, supremacy, prestige, and number-one status in life. There is nothing wrong for us to desire to become first in this competi...

Well, I have made this column personal over and over again so I am going to do it again. A month or so ago, I shared with you I have PCOS and some of the struggles I have had. Well, a few weeks ago, I...

Monday, November 5th, 2018 the Henryetta Public Library is sponsoring a program “The Story of World War 1” at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center at 4th and Broadway presented by master storyteller, John Hinkl...

I was recently quoted to say that “Okmulgee has changed. It’s no longer on the brink of destruction, it’s now on the cusp of success.” Some people wonder why I use such flattering commentary to descri...

DEAR ABBY: I have a coworker I work closely with. Almost every day I hear her throwing up in the bathroom. It happens like clockwork. It's gotten to the point where I'm extremely concerned. Although i...

Dad was plowing a fifteen-acre field when he signaled me to his tractor. The horse I had mounted responded to the bump of my boot heels and started a gallop. Dad assigned me a small errand back at the...

Alzheimer's Disease runs through both sides of my family with my great-grandparents, my grandparents, and my uncles all facing Alzheimer’s during their lives. When you have a loved one suffering from ...

Tonight all the little goblins and ghouls, heroes, princesses and more will be out on the streets immediately after school, visiting main street businesses, area churches and residences. Please rememb...

Just one week to go before Election Day! I am sure most Oklahomans are ready for this campaign cycle to end and see what the future holds for Oklahoma. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the Oklahoma...

My father and mother lost their first son to drowning. Given such trauma I thank God for their courage years later when their next two boys reached swimming age. We loved water. Farm ponds, rivers and...

DEAR ABBY: I'm a millennial, and it seems these days people stay at jobs for only a few years before moving on. That has been my experience in the past, but now I'm in a position that's fulfilling and...

Last month, OSUIT received national recognition when US News, once again, ranked it among the top colleges in its annual Best Colleges edition. OSUIT was ranked as the 8th best public college in the w...

One of the greatest honors I have as a member of Congress is nominating individuals to our country’s well respected service academies. Attending a U.S. service academy is an invaluable experience that...

I am sure most of you are pretty tired of this election cycle. The relentless barrage of campaign ads ahead of the November 6 general election is not new, but there does seem to be an increasingly hos...

A Matter of Faith “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”—Proverbs 19:21(NIV). In 1975, I graduated from college and was immediately hired to teach in the ...

The Living Faith The main intention of God to bestow special blessing to our mouth and ears is that our physical senses be opened widely and broadly to see and proclaim his lavishing openness: In crea...

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Statistically speaking, Okmulgee is a very safe place to live. But with vigilance, we can always make our town even safer. Let’s explore some ideas for neighborhood safety today. Q: I have always felt...