OKLAHOMA CITY – With National Voter Registration Day occurring on September 17, which is also Constitution Day, there has been much excitement geared around ensuring people are able to cast a vote, no...

DEAR ABBY: I met a young man on Facebook. He is a philanthropist, and we have been talking for more than six months. He's kind and sweet, and he tells me he loves me. He works around the world as an i...

There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs  ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – July 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees civil rights protection to people with disab...

DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close -- doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who thin...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

We extend our gratitude for the Summer Jam Fundraising Event to benefit OCHS which was held on July 18th.  This effort was spearheaded by OSUIT PAWS (People for Animal Wellness and Safety), who coordi...

Clive Cussler, American author and underwater explorer, was born July 15, 1931, in Aurora, Ill. His father was an accountant of German descent and his mother from England. He grew up in Alhambra, Cali...

Gentner Drummond Oklahoma Attorney General Oklahomans are celebrating a tremendous victory for religious liberty after a recent ruling by our state Supreme Court. At issue in the case was a fundamenta...

Please note that the Okmulgee County Humane Society is on complete intake hold until we can get our animals in foster care adopted, our dogs in boarding to be placed with a rescue, fosters or adopters...

DEAR ABBY: We adopted our daughter, "Opal," at the age of 2. She is 6 now. Opal lived with us off and on as a newborn, but by age 1, she lived permanently with us. We live in a small community, so eve...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Child abuse and neglect – otherwise known as maltreatment – should not just be a grave concern; it should be a call to action for every person to do what they can to help those younges...

Jeffrey Moore OCEM Director Monday, June 17 Off due to illness. --- Tuesday, June 18 Provided traffic cones for Sheriff's Office: Delivered and set up traffic cones at the courthouse for election retu...

DEAR ABBY: I am experiencing significant anxiety over losing another co-worker. I am happy for her, but I'm also sad because all her responsibilities will again be dumped on me. Our department consist...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a 4-year-old daughter. She spends time at her grandma's house and does arts and crafts projects there. When my MIL drops her off, she brings the project to our house. We enjoy seeing...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) sent a survey on children’s issues to every candidate running for seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate to gauge th...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to "George" for 35 years. I was pregnant when I married. We had dated only five months. We came from families that believed you had to "do the right thing" and get marri...

Okmulgee County Humane Society Need Help?  Here’s Who to Contact Animal Control - 918-756-3511 Lost Pet: If your pet is lost call Okmulgee Animal Control to check if they landed in the city shelter. I...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) works with lawmakers to pursue policies which will benefit youth. Following every session, we select “Children’s Legislators...