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Lady Eagles Rout Tulsa Memorial in Slowpitch Opener
Sports
Lady Eagles Rout Tulsa Memorial in Slowpitch Opener
March 22, 2023
The Morris Lady Eagle varsity slowpitch softball team kicked off their 2023 season Monday evening with a pair of run-rule wins over the Tulsa Memorial Lady Chargers in Morris. Pictured on this page ar...
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Pirates remain unbeaten following recent diamond action
Sports
Pirates remain unbeaten following recent diamond action
March 22, 2023
Preston baseball notches home wins over Mounds, Quapaw for 3-0 startThe Preston Pirate varsity spring baseball team improved to 3-0 on the young season this past weekend with a pair of home wins.The P...
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Sports
Bulldogs drop district opener at Meeker
March 22, 2023
The Okmulgee varsity baseball team opened district play last Wednesday at Meeker High School, battling the host Meeker Bulldogs in a District 3A-5 doubleheader.The visiting Bulldogs dropped Game 1 of ...
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Religion
St. Michael Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2023
We are now just three weeks from the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That means just three weeks from when some who have been diligently praying and studying about...
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Man arrested on murder complaint
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Man arrested on murder complaint
March 22, 2023
Victim, subject identified in Sunday shootingAuthorities arrested a man connected to a shooting Sunday evening that left one person dead.According to Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice, around 8:30 p.m. March 19, Okmulgee police responded to a report of a dead body inside a residence in the 400 block of South Central.When officers arrived, they could not get anyone to come to the door.When they lo...
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OSL annual fundraiser nears
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OSL annual fundraiser nears
March 22, 2023
Tickets still available for April 1 eventThere are less than three weeks to go before the Okmulgee Service League’s annual Fundraiser.This year’s event, “Toga! Toga! Toga!” will be held April 1 at 6:3...
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Emergency Management director resigns
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Emergency Management director resigns
March 22, 2023
Wallace to serve on County Board of HealthOkmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton submitted his resignation effective immediately during Monday’s meeting of the county commissioner...
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Dragons break even at Wright City Festival
March 22, 2023
Dewar begins 2-day event with loss to Class A No. 6 SterlingThe Dewar Dragon varsity baseball team came away with an even 1-1 record at last weekend’s Wright City Baseball Festival at Wright City High...
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Okmulgee to host slowpitch festival
March 22, 2023
2-day event begins Thursday at 10 a.m.Eleven talented slowpitch softball teams, including six from Okmulgee County, will converge on the Okmulgee high school softball field this Thursday and Friday fo...
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Lady Pirates take 2 of 3 at Okemah Festival
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Lady Pirates take 2 of 3 at Okemah Festival
March 22, 2023
The Preston Lady Pirate slowpitch softball team earned a 2-1 record this past Friday at the Okemah Slowpitch Softball Festival.The 1-day festival was played at the Preston high school softball field a...
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Clothing Pop-Up Shop aids students
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Clothing Pop-Up Shop aids students
March 22, 2023
The Tulsa Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated brought a Clothing Pop-Up Shop to the Okmulgee YMCA for Okmulgee High School students last month. The event was organized by two members of The Links,...
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Thompson Is Spelling Bee Champ
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Thompson Is Spelling Bee Champ
March 22, 2023
Congratulations to Okmulgee Primary School’s 2023 Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee winners. Pictured from left are runner-up Cooper Snow (4th grade), champion Connelle Thompson (4th grade) and alte...
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Okmulgee Primary Holds Family Carnival
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Okmulgee Primary Holds Family Carnival
March 22, 2023
Okmulgee Primary School held a Family Carnival early this month with an exceptional turnout. Thanks so much to our families for coming out to support the school. Also, thank you to the staff who worke...
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Sports
Demons sweep county battle with Eagles
Sports
Demons sweep county battle with Eagles
March 17, 2023
Beggs and Morris met on the baseball diamond earlier this week for a 2-game, home-and-home, District 3A5, series between the two Okmulgee County schools.The Beggs Golden Demons opened the county battl...
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County athletes perform at Glenpool track meet
March 17, 2023
Varsity track and field teams from Beggs and Okmulgee began the 2023 season last Friday at the Glenpool Invitational.The Beggs Golden Demons were the top county team at the event, finishing 12th overa...
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Preston Cage Squads Battle at State
Sports
Preston Cage Squads Battle at State
March 15, 2023
The Preston varsity basketball program participated at the 2023 Class 2A state basketball championships at the Jim Norick State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City last week. The Pirates reached the se...
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Heartbreaker at the Big House
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Heartbreaker at the Big House
March 15, 2023
Pirates denied chance at No. 6 with semifinal loss to OCAThe Preston Pirate varsity basketball team will have to wait at least one more season before hoisting their sixth Gold Ball - and first since 2...
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Dogs begin 2023 with home losses
March 10, 2023
The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity baseball team kicked off their 2023 season this past Monday at home against the Mounds Golden Eagles.The Bulldogs also welcomed the Drumright Tornadoes to historic Dan Mor...
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Lady Knights top Lady Dogs in slowpitch opener
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Lady Knights top Lady Dogs in slowpitch opener
March 10, 2023
The varsity slowpitch softball teams from Henryetta and Okmulgee kicked off their 2023 seasons Monday evening in Henryetta.The host Lady Knights took the county meeting by a 15-4 margin.Both teams wer...
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 27, 2023
Conversion Ministry will hold Prayer Before the Bell Friday, Jan. 27, at 7:15 a.m., weather permitting. Rev. Gregory Richardson is pastor. City Council Candidate Forum | A Candidate Forum for City Cou...
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Lifestyle
SNAP emergency benefits expire nationwide in February
January 27, 2023
Oklahoma Human Services announced this week that emergency payments intended to increase households’ monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in response to the pandemic are c...
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Lifestyle
OHS Fall Honor Roll announced
January 27, 2023
Okmulgee High School has announced the Superintendent and Principals Honor Rolls for the fall semester, 2022-23 school year. Students having All A’s with a 4.0 grade point average are listed on the Su...
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Lifestyle
Girl Scout Cookie season underway
January 27, 2023
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma kicked off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season Jan. 21, as Girl Scouts and their troops are rallying their communities to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial prog...
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Alexander inducted into Oklahoma Track Coaches Hall of Fame
Lifestyle
Alexander inducted into Oklahoma Track Coaches Hall of Fame
January 27, 2023
Gerard A. Alexander, longtime coach at Bristow and Beggs Schools, was one of the 2023 inductees in the Oklahoma Track Coaches Hall of Fame. The event was held Jan. 13 at Grand Hotel and Resort in Shaw...
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County Assessor gives updates to Okmulgee Lions Club
Lifestyle
County Assessor gives updates to Okmulgee Lions Club
January 27, 2023
Tuesday was a prime example of why I try not to schedule out-of-town programs for January and February, because we never know what the weather might bring. And, sure enough, true to its calling, it br...
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What Does God Do?
Religion
What Does God Do?
March 22, 2023
“God does almost everything,” says Caleb, 10. “He watches us while we’re asleep, and he watches us in the day, too. He never sleeps, and he never gets hurt. But the most important thing is he never le...
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Raising Awareness for Children’s Insurance
Columns & Opinion
Raising Awareness for Children’s Insurance
March 22, 2023
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is pleased to be working this year on a project with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma that will raise awareness about access to children’s health insuran...
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Reader should beware of scammers
Columns & Opinion
Reader should beware of scammers
March 22, 2023
DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Living a Soap Opera” (Jan. 3), the unhappy woman who is married to an alcoholic. She is flattered by the three younger men she’s conversing with online. My experienc...
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Morris students place at scholastic meet
March 22, 2023
Morris Public School students attended Murray State College’s 46th Annual Scholastic Meet. This event was the first scholastic competition and OAAC Tournament of Champions qualifier this year.At the e...
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Schulter to hold trustee elections
March 22, 2023
The Town of Schulter will hold a non-partisan general election on April 4 for two posts.An election is set for a four-year term for Trustee 2 and Trustee 4. The officers will both be nominated and ele...
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