PI-STEM Academy at Southeastern applications now open

Registration is now open for the 2024 PI-STEM Academy, which will be hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University on June 3-7. The event is free of charge and is open to upcoming 8th and 9th graders who reside in Oklahoma.

Quiet strength: Honoring my grandmother

Her simple grave marker states only the basics: Ada Minnie Harrison Whitten, May 24, 1888—November 19, 1971. She was always “Grandma” to me.

Lone Star Tick Bites Cause Alpha-Gal Syndrome

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS).

Disabled veterans sales tax exemption

We had a productive week recently finishing the passage of bills out of committee. Of the 2,600 House bills eligible to be heard in committees before the deadline, 505 House Bills and House Joint Resolutions successfully passed committee.

African American contributions made America

Even a half-honest account of American history must admit that the land stolen from the First Nations was made to produce and prosper through the sweat and blood of men, women, and children kidnapped from the west coast of Africa.

Oklahomans advocate at the Capitol

The Capitol was packed last week with hundreds of Oklahomans who came to advocate for causes they believe in. Feb.

Cat’s scratching may be allergies, or something more

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Buster, has been scratching under his chin for days, and the skin underneath the fur there is getting raw. What is causing this, and how do I stop the scratching and treat the injured skin? — David G.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Have you seen the new viral video, “So God made Trump”? Even the Evangelicals are calling it blasphemous. If God gave us Trump, it must have been Yahweh (Jehovah), the jealous God of wrath and vengeance of the ancient Israelites.

Kingston hires police officers

Kingston Town Council hired two police officers during its regular meeting Jan. 8.

The aftermath of Jan 6: A nation divided

Although the assault on the Capitol and attempt to overturn the election occurred three years ago, it is still at the forefront of political discussions. Donald Trump refuses to concede and repeats his claim the election was rigged.