Photo: Issac Mardirosian/The Dock Crappie is a springtime favorite of Oklahoma anglers. These tasty fish can be caught near shore [...]
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced the fifth men’s track & field athletes of the week for the indoor season. [...]
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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. [...]
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Photo by RDNE Stock project: PEXELS By Patrick Young The transition to an empty nest is a profound shift, offering a unique blend of freedom and introspection. As children move on to their own adventures, parents are presented [...]
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House overwhelmingly passed its first bill of the 60th legislative session today prohibiting the use of cell phones by students during the school day. The bill would require Oklahoma school boards to adopt policies prohibiting cell [...]
New research finds fatalities occur disproportionately in socially and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. OKLAHOMA CITY – Feb. 13, 2025 – New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals concerning trends in pedestrian fatalities in the U.S., which have risen by over 80% in the past 15 years after reaching a historic low [...]
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 [...]
Obituaries
Donald “Butch” Warren Watkins of Hollis, Oklahoma (formerly of Hodgen, Oklahoma) was born March 7, 1942 in Calrion, Iowa to Clint and Golda (Hanks) Watkins and passed away on February 15, 2025 in Hollis, Oklahoma at the age of 82. [...]
Jimmy Dirk Hinson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Shady Point, Oklahoma, at the age of 68. He was born on March 5, 1956, in Arlington, Texas, to Joyce (McCarthy) Hinson and [...]
Larry Crossland, Sr., 81, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Born in Miami, Oklahoma, to Alene (Arterberry) Crossland and Frank Arthur Crossland, Larry lived a life full of hard work, love, and devotion. A dedicated truck [...]
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 [...]