A balanced breakfast is a great way to refuel the body and jumpstart metabolism for the day. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

The Garvin County Extension Office offered free coffee from Stratford's 7 Shooter Coffee Co. to courthouse staff and visitors during its Coffee and Conversations event Monday morning in celebration of 112 years of OSU Extension. Pictured left to right are Garvin County Extension Director Melissa Koesler, Garvin County Treasurer's Office staff Kobee Jones and Celene Burke, and Garvin County Treasurer Cyndi Nunez. News Star photo by Suzanne Mackey

OSU Extension partnered with the College of the Muscogee Nation Extension to host a Prescribed Fire Workshop and Field Day at Okmulgee County Fairgrounds in Okmulgee on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Organization is the key to tax season. Keeping all documents together in one folder will help taxpayers avoid refund delays and ensure prompt receipt of tax refunds. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)