Happy New Year! I thought I would start off this year by publishing a story I wrote last year.  Right before I was going to publish it, a bigger story came up and I ended up putting it on the back she...

“At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished...it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back. ~ Denzel Washington” ...

For the Children: The 2019 Oklahoma Legislative Session is now less than one month from convening and conducting official business.   We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) are anxious...

The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at the dis...

For many years, employees of companies that offered 401(k) plans only faced a couple of key decisions – how much to contribute and how to allocate their dollars among the various investment options in...

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a high school art competition for the entire country. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic tale...

For the Children: Last year was a busy and deeply rewarding year for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). The primary mission of OICA is to advocate for children in the State of Oklahoma ...

Thank you I want to belatedly thank all of the merchants in Eufaula, Texanna and Longtown for all the donations, each and ever one of the merchants that donated the gifts you gave to the Eufaula Senio...

Teacher salary increases and improved school funding highlight the Oklahoma Education Association’s Year Two of its Together We’re Stronger plan, as outlined by OEA President Alicia Priest recently. P...

On January 14, 2019, Governor-elect Stitt and all statewide office holders will be sworn into office.   Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony, Attorney General Mike Hunter and State Superintendent Joy ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — On January 1 the Oklahoma Centennial Farm and Ranch Program increased its fees. Officials say the increase is necessary because of increased costs in postage, printing and sign materia...

Winter is here again – which may make you wish you were somewhere else. You might be thinking how pleasant it would be to become a snowbird and move to a warmer climate for the season. Of course, your...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Two Oklahoma City locals will be representing their state in the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade. Mike McClellin and Kaylee Rayburn will be a part of the Donate Life Float and featured...

With the holiday season coming to a close, those who work in and around the State Capitol will now heavily focus on what lies in wait: the 2019 regular session of the Oklahoma Legislature.   The work ...

It’s hard to remember a time when the real meaning of Christmas was the same as what the world was celebrating. By and large, Christmas as we know it is about giving and receiving presents, Santa comi...

Thank You From the families of Carlene “Chicken” Shaver Crawford: We would like to extend a special “Thank You” to all the churches, dear friends and the community for your thoughts and prayers, visit...

The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at the dis...

As the year winds down, you may want to look ahead to see which areas of your life you can improve in 2019. Perhaps you’ll decide to exercise more, eat healthier foods, reconnect with old friends or v...

With the closing of my first year writing Historically Speaking, I thought I would end it right with a historic Christmas story. Being a Civil War historian, one of my favorite Christmas songs is, “I ...

For the Children: If you ever want to know what it feels like to hang out with an A-list celebrity, go to a Norman Walmart with former coach and OU legend Barry Switzer. This is what I learned recentl...