Quality soil and adequate moisture are two must-haves for successful gardening. Mulch is another key factor that plays an important role, not only for aesthetics but also for plant health. Gardeners p...

Church will hold a free clothing closet Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9-11 a.m. at 1003 N. January 27 Food for Kids Fundraiser | First Baptist Church will host its 3rd annual bean dinner fundraiser Monday, ...

Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, filed legislation on Monday to include school supplies and athletic equipment among the items exempted from sales taxes during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend in August. S...

Oklahoma physicians are applauding a new law aimed at limiting insurance company interference on patient medical care. House Bill 3190, known as the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act, i...

East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Fall 2024 semester by naming them to the President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls. McKenna Jones of Beggs was n...

McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its fall 2024 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. Students must be enrolled full-ti...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, charm is one of your strongest attributes. This week your magnetism is magnified and can work to your advantage. You might attract people who can help with a situation. TA...

Vera Jean (Bethel) Baker was born January 15, 1923, the first of four children and the last to go be with the Lord. She left this world and entered the gates of heaven on January 7, 2025, just eight d...

July 10, 1985 - December 31, 2024 Amanda Leigh Wilson, a resident of Tulsa, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was 39 years of age. Amanda was born July 10, 1985, in Amarillo, Texas to Warren...

October 27, 1953 - January 12, 2025 Services are pending with Parks Brothers Funeral Home for Glenda Goodwin, who passed away January 12, 2025.

James Edward England (Jim England) passed away Sunday morning December 15, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. Jim was born in Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 6, 1947, to Martha and Paul England. Jim g...

February 6, 1936 - January 8, 2025 Andy Joe Mahan, a resident of Henryetta, died January 8, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born February 6, 1936, in Weleetka to Ben and Maude (Moore) Mahan. Funeral se...

Teddy Amon Beesley, of Beggs, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on March 8, 1948, in Nuyaka to his parents, Henry and Esther (Owen) Beesley. A public viewing and visi...

Ivan Eugene “Gene” Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home in Checotah. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby. Gene graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1959 and pursued higher educ...

Shirley Gean McKay, known to many as “Bess,” passed away January, 4, 2025, in Okmulgee. She was born in Claremore on August 12, 1950, to Benny and Lillian (Albert) Leybas. Her family moved to the Okmu...

Deborah Lee Dinsmore of, Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 73. Deborah was born on November 5, 1951, in Claremore to her parents, George and Wanda (Mann) Caffey. Arrangeme...

May 19, 1938 - January 11, 2025 Mary Lou Geary, a resident of Broken Arrow, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Broken Arrow at the age of 86. She was born May 19, 1938, in Henryetta to N.E. “N...

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I share a 3-year-old grandchild through our son. Until now, it hasn’t been a big problem because I live in the same city as my son’s family, but that’s about to change. My...

As the first session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature approaches, there is much work occurring at the State Capitol. Congratulations to Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle. for being elected the next Preside...

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