There is no reason a child cannot read before they are in third grade,” former State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister said in 2019. “But our teachers have to teach based on ...

This week, I had the opportunity to represent Oklahoma at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), where lawmakers from across the country came together to discuss some of the ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

Plans are already coming together for the the 4th annual Red Brick Road Film Festival in Pauls Valley. The four-day event ...

As childhood hunger continues to impact thousands of Oklahoma children, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is launching its ...

Water slide helps send out summer ...

This year’s Garvin County Free Fair is now set for an opening day on Saturday, August 23. It includes a horse show in the ...

First responders in Pauls Valley work the scene of a two-vehicle collision literally down the street from the local fire station on Walnut Street. (PV Democrat photo) ...

Ada, has been appointed to a prominent regional board that is focused on improving education across the south.

A Garvin County 4-H’er was recognized for her achievements in 4-H at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night ...

Ducks take the day at derby event ...