Dorothy’s Incredible Journey To Oz Is Much More Than A Fun Story

By James Finck, Ph.D.As I sat in the theater with the rest of the nation this past week watching “Wicked,” I was happy to see the movie pay homage to its past.

Historic Travels: Ireland, Scotland and the Scots-Irish Influence on American Culture

During my travels this summer I made my way across Ireland and Scotland and fell in love with the beauty and the rich history of these countries. During my stay, by far my favorite evenings were the ones where we were treated to nights of songs, dance, and stories.

In Oklahoma and the United States, every vote is important

History is replete with instances where a local, state or national election in the U.S. was decided by just one vote.One occurred just last month in Oklahoma.

7 southwest Oklahoma counties receive opioid abatement grants

LAWTON – Seven southwest Oklahoma counties will receive $1.10 million altogether in grants to help fight the state’s opioid crisis.

Student artists invited to enter ODOT’s Trash Poster Contest

Oklahoma’s student artists could win cash prizes, as well as statewide recognition for their artwork, by entering the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s 34th annual Trash Poster Contest.

Constitution 101: Article I, Section II, Clauses IV, V: House Vacancy, Impeachment Clauses

By James Finck, Ph.D.Article I, Section II of the U.S. Constitution is all about the House of Representatives.

Candidate filing period in Kiowa County ends Dec. 4

From staff reports The filing period for candidates seeking a seat on four Kiowa County school boards began Dec. 2 and will run through Dec. 4, according to a news release from the Kiowa County Election Board.

With The Fight Of The Year, We All Lost

By James Finck, Ph.D.Coming off a divisive election, the highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul could have been the perfect opportunity to unite us once again.

Gatlin Brothers to bring Christmas show to Guthrie

GUTHRIE – Fans of the country music trio The Gatlin Brothers can catch the group in concert later this month in Guthrie.The band’s “Country and Christmas” concert, with special guest The Imaginaries, is set for Nov. 29 at theTemple of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 900 E. Oklahoma Ave.

Oklahomans in prison ‘were veterans first’

From staff reports LEXINGTON – In a 2013 American Legion Commander’s Message, then-National Commander James E. Koutz recounts being asked by fellow Legionnaires why a Legion post would exist inside a prison. His response: “They were veterans first.