In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting, and on any given weekend, the activity generates big bucks nationwide. If Gov. Kevin Stitt and certain lawmakers prevail, sports wagering will be legalized in Oklahoma. The state is among several others that currently do not allow legal sports betting – with major hold-outs...
Committed to fighting the opioid overdose epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helps support states and communities through monitoring trends, research, supporting providers and healthcare systems, as well as increasing public awareness. Recently, the CDC updated its Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain, originally released in 2016, with renewed emphasis on non-opioid alternatives and...
The Oklahoma Historical Society has proudly cultivated The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, an online resource available to educate readers on Oklahoma’s history, including notable men and women. Though the list is extensive, and time spent researching would be of value, Elizabeth Bass, Ph.D., director of publications for the Oklahoma Historical Society, shares some insight on just a...
Oklahoma-based trailblazer Stephanie Miller is changing the face of comfort food. As executive chef at the Hamilton Supperette and Lounge in OKC, she proudly serves up “Okie-focused” menu items rooted in her home state. Together with her partners at Killer Squid Hospitality, Miller has become one of the hottest names in town.
Having grown up in Norman, Miller attended the...
At 50 majestic feet tall, Chief Standing Brave proudly and heroically stands sentinel over Big Cabin, a quiet community in the southern tip of Craig County. The town, once proclaimed the safest place in Oklahoma, adjoins one of the busiest highway intersections in the state.
Big Cabin, with an estimated population of about 250, is home to two busy truck...
Whether you are a soon-to-be mom or dad, occasional babysitter or beloved grandparent, it never hurts to review some safety basics for babies and toddlers.
Here are a few tips to get started:
Install a working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm in every bedroom and on every level of your home.
Ensure your baby’s crib is moved away from furniture and...
Many people may experience feelings of anxiety and moments of panic, but there are unique differences between an anxiety and panic attack.
Collyn Campbell, LCSW, CCTP, a licensed psychotherapist with Norman Regional Health System, says the term ‘anxiety attack’ is used as a non-clinical diagnosis to describe intense feelings of anxiety.
“Anxiety is excessive worry, busy thoughts and mind, feeling edgy...
Like a lot of other people, I watched as the last years of Jack Friedman’s life cascaded out over the Internet, rendered in dialogue-driven vignettes written by Jack’s son (and my good friend) Barry Friedman, the Tulsa-based stand-up comedian and author. Like most stage comics, Barry is used to telling stories from his own experiences to get laughs, and...
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...
