A Turning Point

Sometimes life takes a wrong turn, or maybe it was the right turn needed to get things into perspective. That was what happened for me when I went home early on Thursday, July 3, thinking I had a stomach bug.Let’s just say it wasn’t a stomach bug.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center is missing lots of familiar faces as everyone finishes up their vacations, trips to see families, etc., during the remaining summer months.

A Retirement Plan

It was time to retire, so we bought a van. Mr. Right and I talked a lot about traveling after I stopped working, planning and saving, organizing and getting all our 'ducks in a row.' So, on a rainy winter morning we purchased a van.

New Laws on Controlled Substances and Finance

Continuing our discussion of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session and what they mean for you and your community, this week I’m focusing on measures related to the health and safety of controlled substances. I’ll also cover recent changes to Oklahoma’s banking and financial systems.

A Reflection on Stan Beesley

I was saddened to learn of the passing recently of Stanley Beesley at the age of 76. As a fellow Tecumsehian, I was pleased to have been Stan’s sixth-grade football coach while a student teacher at Tecumseh in 1960, and again as one of his coaches at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M in 1968.

Comin' down, on the night shift

“Gonna be some sweet sounds, Comin’ down on the night shift. At the end of a long day (a long day), It’s gonna be okay (okay), On the night shift (night shift).” The Commodores won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance with this classic back in 1985.

The Spring

The time is the late 1940s. The location is a rocky two-family farm in Southern Indiana. The contemporaries of yours truly are two cousins, one older and one younger than me. The focus of this column is a very small, all-weather, very clear, very cool, and very clean spring.

Generally Speaking

When I took the oath as Attorney General, I made a commitment to the people of our state that I would fight for transparency, accountability and ethical governance.

Capitol Report

As part of my ongoing updates on the new laws passed during this last legislative session, this week I’d like to continue to highlight several new efforts aimed at boosting economic development and expanding Oklahoma’s role in film and entertainment.

CAPITOL REPORT

In recent weeks, I’ve shared highlights from this year’s legislative session. For the next two weeks, we will discuss new economic development laws that aim to grow jobs, attract major investment and strengthen Oklahoma’s long-term competitiveness.