Dr. Kooper Ruminer believes the same principles that win games - discipline, preparation, and teamwork - drives business success OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – (July 6, 2026): In just one year, 405 Dental Aesthetics has distinguished itself in Oklahoma City by creating a patient experience that feels more like visiting a [...]

Created with Canva According the the Oklahoma Tax Commission website, the Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday is the first Friday through Sunday in August. This is "a period of time when retail sales taxes are not collectible or payable [...]

Coffee Creek MFG, Chahtapreneur of the Year Coffee Creek MFG named Chahtapreneur of the Year DURANT, Okla. (July 13, 2026)- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recognized 12 small businesses at its annual Chahtapreneur Awards Dinner. Each year, the [...]

Small Business Employment Index is near its historical average OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (July 6, 2026) - NFIB’s June Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.2 in June after measuring 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive [...]

Alex S POCOLA, Okla. (July 26, 2026)- Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola named its second $100,000 winner of the “Million Dollar Celebration” promotion early Sunday morning. Alex S. from Fort Smith, Ark., became the second of three lucky [...]

Pexels By Miriam Neal For local service business owners, startup founders, and side-hustlers hunting for steady demand, today’s demographic shifts are creating clear aging population business opportunities. The tension is real: many entrepreneurs targeting seniors want to help, [...]

Image provided by author By Eden Reodique Cases involving drugs include both simple misdemeanor cases of possession and complicated federal cases of drug trafficking that come with mandatory minimum sentences based on decades of imprisonment. This is where [...]

Image provided by author By Eden Reodique By the end of 2024, more than 8,200 convicted criminals in the Federal Bureau of Prisons had former military experience, representing about 5% of the entire federal prison system. Military criminal [...]

Statewide partnership works to increase awareness of and access to lifesaving lung cancer screening OKLAHOMA CITY – (July 31, 2026) – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Oklahoma, and tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable [...]

Photo by Braden Jarvis on Unsplash In Southeast Oklahoma, gaming is a regional economic and cultural cornerstone. With 143 tribal facilities, landmarks like Choctaw Casino & Resort anchor tourism, supporting 75,000 jobs and contributing billions annually. However, the [...]

Private family services for Barbara Lou Smith, 84, of Spiro, Oklahoma, will be held at a later date. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, Oklahoma. Barbara was [...]

Martha Ann (Shelton) Scott, 69, of Heavener, Oklahoma was born on December 20, 1956 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Gene and Lena (Byrd) Shelton and went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2026 at her home in Heavener, Oklahoma [...]

Funeral services for Drucille June (Vance) Morton, 88, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro, Oklahoma, with Brother Gary James officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in [...]

Joseph Sherman Stacy, 64, of Hodgen, Oklahoma was born on September 30, 1961 in Poteau, Oklahoma to James Odis “OB” and Icie (Lloyd) Stacy and passed away on August 1, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Joseph is survived by: Two [...]