OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has won unanimous approval from the Senate’s Retirement and Government Resources Committee for legislation to encourage greater use of American-made products, including iron, steel, and aluminum. Senate Bill 168, “Buy American,” would require all government [...]

Oklahoma City, OK – January 21, 2025 – The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA) proudly hosted its highly anticipated Annual Lodging Summit on January 21, 2025, at the Omni Hotel OKC. This premier event brought together lodging operators from [...]

Main Street uncertainty declines further as owners feel more confident following November’s election results OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 14, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 3.4 points in December to 105.1, the second consecutive month above the 51-year average of [...]

Fewer small businesses plan to raise compensation in the coming months OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 10, 2025) - NFIB’s December jobs report found that 35% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in December, down one point from November. [...]

By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready Financial literacy is more than a buzzword – it’s a key part of building economic security, yet many Americans still lack a strong understanding of it. According to the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) Personal Finance [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, is encouraging eligible Oklahomans to apply for the Caring for Caregivers tax credit while filing their 2024 taxes. In 2023, the Oklahoma Legislature created the Caring for Caregivers Act, designed to help offset some [...]

Alcohol-impaired crashes with injuries and deaths spike around Sunday’s football finale. OKLAHOMA CITY – Feb. 6, 2025 – Festivities for Sunday’s big game are fast approaching, with scores of football fans and others making plans for where to watch and what they [...]

Photo by RDNE Stock project: Pexels By Patrick Young Living in a multigenerational home offers both challenges and rewards, where the potential for deepened family connections is matched by the need for careful planning. The dynamics of such [...]

Seven Ponies Valentine’s Day special featuring steak Diane  POCOLA, Okla. (Feb. 3, 2025)- Spend Valentine’s Day weekend at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola where you can enjoy a romantic dinner and play for a chance to win your share [...]

  A record 19 million Americans are expected to go on ocean cruises this year, and 2025 is expected to mark the third consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume OKLAHOMA CITY – Jan. 28, 2025 – AAA projects 19 million [...]

Cleta Mae Johnson was born on August 17, 1954 in Keota, Oklahoma to Ola Johnson and Rev. Wilson Johnson and left her earthly home to join her mom and dad on February 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by [...]

Ginger Ellen (Harrison) Lockhart of Heavener, Oklahoma was born on June 1, 1948 in Springfield, Oregon to Vera (Dorsey) and Everett Harrison and passed away on February 11, 2025 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 76. She is survived [...]

In Loving Memory of Jerry Nowack ~ (04/09/1948 – 02/07/2025 With heavy hearts yet deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Jerry Nowack, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God, who went home [...]

Funeral services for Joyce Ann Bridges, 80, of Spiro, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro, Oklahoma, with Brother Robert Hill officiating. She will be laid to rest at New [...]