Pexels By Patrick Young Oklahoma small business owners are juggling tight margins while utility costs climb, legislative changes shift the rules, and public safety and mental health concerns shape daily customer needs. In that pressure, ads and discounts can [...]

(L-R) Rep. Andy Fugate, Rep. Daniel Pae, TECO Director-General Yvonne Hsiao, TECO Consul Michelle Lu and Sen. Roland Pederson. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature welcomed a delegation from Taiwan to the State Capitol this week. Rep. Daniel [...]

Small business optimism decreased in March as reports of positive profit trends worsened OKLAHOMA CITY (April 14, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time [...]

Main Street continues searching for qualified applicants OKLAHOMA CITY (April 9, 2026) - NFIB’s March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the [...]

Oklahoma City (May 5, 2026) – Visit Oklahoma City honored its 2026 Hometown Heroes on Monday evening at an award ceremony, held at the Jones Assembly. The event was emceed by local personality Lucas Ross. The honorees were selected based on their passion for OKC, leadership in the industry, collaborative spirit and ambassadorship of the [...]

Two-day indoor festival highlights Route 66’s Centennial with immersive exhibits, classic cars and interactive experiences for all ages. TULSA, Okla. –  Route 66 Road Fest presented by AAA will return to Tulsa on June 27–28, 2026, at the SageNet Center at [...]

BRANSON, Mo. – (May 4, 2026) – May is a month that puts three important professions in the spotlight around the nation, and WonderWorks Branson is supporting that by showing their appreciation in a wonderful way. The month offers a special [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation authored by Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, authorizing the placement of a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds has been signed into law. House Bill 4486 allows the State Capitol Preservation Commission [...]

Cold and hot weather can significantly reduce efficiency and increase operating expenses OKLAHOMA CITY – May 1, 2026 – AAA’s latest study shows extreme temperatures reduce efficiency, range, and increase operating costs for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. Researchers tested six vehicles at [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is excited to introduce the agency’s new personification, Nellie the Navigator, to help continue its mission of informing and protecting Oklahoma consumers. Nellie the Navigator represents the key regulatory activities OID does, especially [...]

Bobby “Bob” Winford Harris of Heavener, Oklahoma was born August 1, 1941 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Ulous Bea and Susie (Cox) Harris and passed away May 11, 2026 surrounded by family at his home in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age [...]

Tommy Clifford Smith, 55, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away on May 10, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1970, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Tommy and Merry Smith. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Kristie Smith; his sons, [...]

Funeral Service for Daniel Curtis Henderson, 67 of Spiro, Oklahoma will be at 2:00pm on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Laird Cemetery in Pocola, [...]

Allen "Dale" D. Loggains, 79, passed away on May 8, 2026, at his home in Poteau, Oklahoma. Dale was born on March 4, 1947, in Poteau, Oklahoma to parents Roy and Imogene (Kirkley) Loggains. Dale was in the fiber optics [...]