From the Desk of Sen. Jessica Garvin The race is on with just days left until the bill request deadline on Friday, Dec. 8. I’m working on several bills for the upcoming...

First in a Series of Three OKLAHOMA CITY – Recently, I was invited by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn to testify at an Oklahoma House of...

Last week, Americans unfortunately felt the crushing weight of inflation once again as they prepared Thanksgiving dinners for their family, friends and loved ones. Already...

Continuing our discussion of new laws, there’s one in particular that will be of great interest use in our rural district. This past session, we approved House Bill 1962 to...

Growing up in Marlow I remember Thanksgiving as a BIG holiday for our family. Mother would start preparing a week in advance. She would make all flavors of pies: Cherry,...

Mention "Marlow" at any truck stop across the states from Texas to Kansas on US-Highway 81 you could hear some trucker from the next table who might turn and say, "You...

Have you ever experienced a true act of kindness, one where you were the fortunate recipient? Perhaps it was a simple gesture, like a stranger holding the door for you, a...

As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I am reminded of the unbelievable sacrifices our men and women in the service have made. Oklahoma is proud to be home to a...

Last Tuesday was election day in America. The Democrat incumbent governor in Kentucky was reelected. A pro-abortion ballot initiative passed in Ohio. Democrats gained full...

From the Desk of Sen. Jessica Garvin There's been a lot of debate about how to best provide tax relief for Oklahomans. One way the Senate is working to accomplish this is...

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, sleep is often relegated to the background, sacrificed to our productivity and endless to-do lists. We tend to overlook the...

I was born in Marlow on June 6, 1951. My birth Doctor J. R. Brewer was assisted by my Grandma Naomi Barker as she had a nursing certificate. I was born at home in the...

It has been a few months since I have written about the 2022 Bond Project so I wanted to give an update. The bond project is set in three phases. Phase 1 includes the...

What is a Sewer Water Slushee? Put any of your favorite fresh fruits into the blender. Add a bit of vanilla or cinnamon. Then pour in a splash of your favorite milk and...

For many, the idea of practicing yoga often begins with thoughts of stretching, bending, and twisting into various poses. Often, there's a...