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Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, last week announced the appointments of chairs and vice chairs of Senate committees for the upcoming Legislative Session.
Read moreOklahoma will continue to provide important services and information that help students and their families better prepare for and succeed in college, thanks to a multi-year federal GEAR UP grant award totaling $34.7 million.
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Gracey Rich, Strother, placed first in her respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater, Dec. 7. She competed in the Intermediate AFR/OFU category.
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Dear Dave, A friend told me about your Baby Steps plan, and after years of living paycheck- to-paycheck and running up credit card bills, I’m ready to get control of my finances. I just have one question. Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. Do you recommend getting current on past due bills before starting Baby Step 1?
Read moreAn assessment district for a $100,000, 130-space downtown parking lot was created Tuesday night by the city council, acting on a Chamber of Commerce committee’s proposal.
Read moreBrides-to-be make many important decisions when planning their weddings, and one of the more notable ones is the choice of wedding gown. According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, the average wedding dress cost $2,000 in 2023. Despite that hefty price tag, gowns remain a pivotal component of a wedding, as 98 percent of women who responded to The Knot survey indicated they wore a dress for their nuptials. If the sizable price tag is a cause for concern to some aspiring brides, The Knot notes that customization can drive up the final price tag by a significant amount, which undoubtedly affects the median price of gowns. Brides who opt for no or minimal customization can likely find a dress that costs significantly less than the $2,000 average price.
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