NFIB’s 2025-2026 Voting Record includes nine key votes on tax, regulatory, and judicial reforms. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Sept. 3, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced today that 105 Oklahoma lawmakers earned 100 [...]

Pexels Andy Hearson Buying a small business can look like a shortcut to entrepreneurship. You skip the blank-page stage and step into something with customers, cash flow, and a reputation already in motion. That sounds great until you [...]

Pexels By Miriam Neal Small business owners and startup founders often face the same budget marketing challenges: there’s real pressure to bring in customers, but big-agency spending isn’t on the table. Without a clear plan, time and money [...]

Photo submitted By Chris Nohal Opening a retail store involves many decisions, from choosing a location and planning the budget to selecting furniture and creating the right customer experience. While products and marketing are important, the physical store [...]

OKLAHOMA CITY – USA Softball is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Mercy as the Official Medical Provider of USA Softball. Starting in 2026, Mercy will step up to the plate to provide medical expertise and support for the USA Softball National [...]

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management One of the most common reasons people put off building an emergency kit is the cost. It's easy to look at a long list of supplies and think you have to buy everything at once. [...]

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management When most people think about emergency preparedness, they remember the basics like food, water, flashlights, and batteries. Those are essential, but some of the most important items are often the easiest to overlook. One: Prescription [...]

September is National Passport Awareness Month – Serves as Reminder for Americans Planning International Trips OKLAHOMA CITY – Sept. 2, 2026 – Travelers dreaming about their next international getaway may want to start with a less glamorous but critical task: checking their [...]

AAA reminds fans to prevent fires, avoid impaired driving and protect their property. OKLAHOMA CITY – Sept. 1, 2026 – From parking lot tailgates to backyard watch parties, football season brings fans together to celebrate their favorite teams. AAA is [...]

2027 edition reveals the realities of colonizing Mars, surprising saints, G.O.A.T. goat facts, health cures from the garden, the history of BBQ, and more! Plus: the 2026–2027 winter forecast! As reliably as the Sun rises, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is back with [...]

Randy Allen Frizzell of Clayton, Oklahoma (formerly of Heavener, Oklahoma) was born December 3, 1965 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Johnny Lee and Linda Sue (Mead) Frizzell and passed away on September 7, 2026 surrounded by family at his home in [...]

Leroy McLaughlin of Hodgen, Oklahoma was born January 19, 1944 in Great Bend, Kansas to Clarence and Vella Agnes (McLain) McLaughlin and passed away on September 5, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 82. Leroy is survived [...]

Jimmie Lee Graves, 91, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2026. He was born on December 24, 1934, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to James Wilbur Graves and Pebble Odell (Jackson) Graves. Jimmie was their only [...]

Karen Sue (Anderson) Steed of Tulsa, Oklahoma (formerly of Heavener, Oklahoma) was born February 13, 1947 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Ralph and Reba Doris (Upchurch) Anderson and passed away on September 4, 2026 in Sperry, Oklahoma at the age of [...]