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A 19-year-old man is facing a felony murder charge in relation to the death of a woman at a Seminole County residence Wednesday evening.
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Federal Official Visits Seminole Nation
Read moreThe Multi-County Grand Jury indicted two individuals in connection with a retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores across multiple states.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied an Oklahoma man’s challenge to his criminal convictions, rejecting his argument that the state lacked jurisdiction because he is a member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and that the crimes occurred on the Citizen Potawatomi Nation reservation.
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Dr. Gerald Williamson is set to receive East Central University’s inaugural Lifetime Service Award alongside Dr. Shirley Mixon and Becky Isaacs at ECU’s Lifetime Service Banquet on Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center.
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DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Al,” and I are retired and live on a farm with a great son and daughter- in-law. Al is the best person I have ever known, and he adores me. Everyone loves and respects him, and they seek his friendship, approval and advice, which is usually right. He’s a rarity. Our son “Trent” and his wife idolize him. My issue? When people, especially the kids, need advice or have questions, they call Al. If they need help, they call me and ask for Dad. (I am never asked or called.) The kids do love me, but Al has the “magic.” I’m terrified at the idea of him passing before me. I’m afraid everyone will be mad at me for not dying first. This is not self-pity. I’d just like to feel needed and wise, too. Please advise me on how to not feel worthless because I’m not like my husband. -- OVERLOOKED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR OVERLOOKED: In your marriage, your husband is the dominant partner, the figure who gets the majority of the attention. This happens often with politicians and entertainers. It takes a special kind of spouse to be as supportive as you are and have been. I’m sorry you don’t value yourself more highly. You have successfully raised a son and have a healthy relationship with your daughter-in-law. Because you feel so deep in Al’s shadow, it’s time to talk to him and your son about this. They may not realize how sad you feel.
Read moreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week that Jeffrey Brent Thomas, age 48, of McAlester, was found guilty by a federal jury of three counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country, punishable by 30 years to life in prison and a $250,000 fine, and one count of Abusive Sexual Contact in Indian Country, punishable by up to life in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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