Over the years, I’ve been asked many times if I’m any relation to Sheb Wooley, the Erick native who left an enduring mark in music, movies and television. It seems logical that I would be, since our last names are spelled exactly the same (there are a lot of variations) and we’re both from Oklahoma. However, I was born...
Exploring the outdoors, peering at plants and watching wildlife not only offer a mood boost, but also can bolster conservation efforts in Oklahoma. From logging nature sightings to sharing data about birds on an app, there are different avenues residents can use to share their observations which, in turn, can help inform biologists and naturalists about a species or...
Mahjong, a captivating tile-based game, has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient China, where it was first played as a simple game of chance.
“The game is deeply rooted in tradition, yet continues to set the scene for cherished, uninterrupted social interactions at game tables across the globe,” says Sydney...
The summer heat is hitting its stride in Oklahoma, and with that comes an influx of insect activity. One of the state’s most prominent bugs? Bees. While these winged creatures can be a nuisance at times, they deserve to be treated with respect.
So, if you walk into your backyard and see a giant colony has made a new home...
In a state where football, basketball and softball dominate the sports scene, a water sport is making a big splash – and for evidence, one need look no farther than the north bank of the Oklahoma River.
Over the past two decades, the river – officially the North Canadian except for the seven-mile segment that runs past downtown – has...
Savannah is a city (literally) draped in the feathery wisps of Spanish Moss trees. It’s also symbolically draped in history – with a heritage as strong as the towering, whispering pines and as steady as the rolling tides of the marsh.
Aloe vera plants and palm trees soften the landscape, while florals decorate town squares, encircling the austere historic statues...
Oklahoma home and business owners are known for their pride in landscaping. But how does one go about protecting plants and shrubs during the heat of an Okie summer?
Diane Hambric of OSU’s Tulsa Master Gardeners says that a little extra effort and some continued education is all you need.
“During Oklahoma’s hot, dry months, it is important to pay special...
Summer draws people outdoors. Hiking, camping and other activities spent in nature means potential exposure to ticks – those creepy parasites that feed on the blood of animals and humans.
There are eight different types of ticks that live in the United States and some species can transmit bacteria, viruses and pathogens that can cause diseases in humans. Before hitting...
Nestled in the rolling Osage Hills of northeastern Oklahoma, Bartlesville is a city rich in history, culture and artistic heritage. Often referred to as a gem of the American Midwest, Bartlesville owes much of its early growth and prosperity to the discovery of “black gold” – oil – in 1905. That year marked the drilling of Oklahoma’s first commercial...
Sunny Cearley, Barry & Frances Pitts;
ARTini Havana Nights, Allied Arts, OKC
Marie Oyler, Mike Neal; Hall of Fame board
meeting, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, OKC
Lynn Peacher, Gentra Sorem, Carol Klenda, Elaine Dodson Ryan;
90th Anniversary planning, Tulsa Town Hall
Drs. Dale Bratzler, Jay Johnson, Daniel Wildes, Steven Buck, Damon Baker;
Staab Legacy Award Luncheon, Osteopathic Founders Foundation, Tulsa
