World Kindness Day, celebrated every Nov. 13, is a wonderful reminder of the transformative power kindness can bring to individuals and communities. This day invites us to reflect on the simplest, yet...

DEAR ABBY: Some time ago, you printed a letter from a grandmother who said she was changing her will because neither her adult children nor her grandchildren ever wrote her thank-you notes when she se...

“If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough”. It seems fitting the father of the quote was racing legend Mario Andretti. Mario, whose stellar career spanned three decades, wa...

Elections are often exciting, inspiring, and even traumatic. For those who win, they begin a new chapter of their lives, working to make a difference for the people they serve. For those on the short ...

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 g...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 17 years to a good man with many great attributes. However, our relationship lacks connection. Every effort at emotional connection is initiated by me (like planning...

Day programs to honor those who have served our country in the military. The OES show choir performed several patriotic numbers following the OES program in which three veterans visited. --- The Ameri...

DEAR ABBY: I’m in an open relationship with my partner. We both enjoy hooking up with other people, but only if we agree on the person. It was going great; I still got my one-on-one time with my partn...

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 e...

Many Oklahomans look forward to October - it’s usually a time of cooler temperatures and a chance to cheer on our favorite teams on the football field. But more importantly to me, October is National ...

“Hey babe, what do you call that chickeny dish you all served up at our last FIL?” “Oh, that was Dan’s specialty. Wasn’t it great?” “Scrumptious!” We had met Dan and Maggie at a mission event months b...

DEAR ABBY: When my husband, “Sid,” was a young adult, his mother died by suicide. A few years later, when his maternal grandparents died, his mother’s two siblings inherited his grandparents’ estate. ...

With autumn upon us, thoughts of warmth, gratitude and family gatherings are near and dear to our hearts. We need to remember our family members and friends that are in long- term care facilities. The...

On Saturday, Oct.26, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) partnered with Oklahoma 4-H to present our OK Kid Governor program to 59 students in 4th-6th grade from across the state. Of those...

DEAR ABBY: Our friend “Carrie” revealed to our close friend group that for the last few years she has been having an affair with her best friend “Julia’s” husband. Their kids are best friends, and the...

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...

I thought they were joking, teasing me, and making fun of the fact that I could sleep so peacefully. However, they weren’t. There actually had been a fire in the house across the street from our house...

When young high school graduates - North American or otherwise - set off to distant places for college life abroad, they are not always met with rosy experiences. While many students mark their overse...

DEAR ABBY: Many months ago, a family member’s husband was charged with possession of and distributing more than 10,000 items of child pornography. The police and Department of Homeland Security raided...