Arkansas
Big Al is not just any old fish – he’s one of 66 tagged fish released May 2 into Lakes Hamilton and Catherine near Hot Springs. And if you catch him by 5 p.m. July 31, you will be $20,000 richer. Not a bad return on the investment of an Arkansas fishing license.
“It’s really fun for us, just waiting...
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Aaron Wilson, 37
StillwaterOwner, Wilson Auto Family and Wilson Powersports
Aaron Wilson has his hands full as the owner of three different enterprises: Wilson Chevrolet, Wilson Buick-GMC-Cadillac and Wilson Powersports. “I have the privilege of working with 110 employees across the three storefronts in Stillwater,” he says. Before he joined the auto industry, Wilson used his economics degree as an analyst...
In honor of Women's History Month, we highlight a few female pioneers from the state's past and present. Whether they're activists, entertainers, artists or leaders in business, they've left an indelible mark on Oklahoma.
Kate Barnard
1875-1930
Catherine "Kate" Barnard was the first woman to be elected as a state official in Oklahoma, as well as the second woman to be...
A Booming Industry
Peppered throughout Governor Kevin Stitt’s Feb. 6 “State of the State” address were references to a staple of the Oklahoma economy: the aerospace industry.
The term covers the design, building and repair of aircraft flown within the atmosphere, programs associated with pilot training and anything to do with the space program. Oklahoma has all this and more.
The Oklahoma...
Market Trends
Chinowth confirms that currently, there is a lower inventory of houses. And, compared to this time last year, “listings are down 20%,” he says.
There were a lot of sellers, he explains, but those sellers have not been able to find their next home, thereby creating a “log jam” effect.
At this time, home prices are not increasing.
“The market is...
What Are We Drinkin’ in 2023?
Drink trends wax and wane, that’s true, but there are a few crazes that seem to be sticking around for the long haul.
(Another) Rise of the MartiniWhile this simple cocktail has been around since your grandparents were drinking, its many iterations are coming back into mainstream consciousness in a major way. Whether you find...
Preparing for Life After High School
Preparing students for life after high school is a continuing and evolving effort, with various methods and tools such as concurrent enrollment, college credit courses and assistance and counseling related to college admissions. Many schools emphasize opportunities like prep courses to ready oneself for collegiate entrance exams, including the SAT and ACT.
Assisting eventual graduates...
Job Options Abound
Tech jobs are a growth industry in Oklahoma, and vocational schools, colleges and universities across the state stand ready to train future employees, who will likely be sought-after and well-paid.
What the career field could use is a public relations campaign among young people, says Brent Kisling, executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
“We need to start...
Maintaining Connections Leads to Early Detections
If there is anything consistent in life, it’s change – and getting older might be the best example of this fact. As we near our golden years, there are many new things to consider when it comes to overall health. There are some simple things, both physically and emotionally, that become paramount as we...
