News
March 11, 2026
Friday, March 13, is the last day for eligible residents to apply for voter registration to vote in the April 7 elections. The April election is a multi-entity election, including the following: • Hen...
News
March 11, 2026
House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he will not seek reelection for his final legislative term. First elected to the House in 2016, Fetgatter wil...
News
March 11, 2026
The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning, March 9, for their regular weekly meeting at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving a series of routine administrative items wh...
News
March 11, 2026
Cowboy Chef’s Table returns for 2026, featuring Chefs Joel Bein and Amanda Simcoe of The Meat and Cheese Show. The event will take place Thursday, Marcy 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1801 E. 4th S...
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March 11, 2026
In a matter of minutes on the evening of March 6, a powerful tornado tore through the heart of Okmulgee County, leaving behind devastation, heartbreak and loss. Yet in the midst of tragedy, the community of Beggs and neighbors from across Oklahoma - have shown the strength, compassion and resilience that define smalltown Oklahoma. The tornado, rated EF-3 with winds estimated between 135 and 140 mp...
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March 6, 2026
Drivers traveling along US-75 near Preston in Okmulgee County will soon see major changes as a long-anticipated highway improvement project begins taking shape. The Oklahoma Department of Transportati...
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March 4, 2026
Students from Okmulgee and Beggs are being recognized for their thoughtful reflections on patriotism after earning top honors in the 2025-26 Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competitions. Members of Vet...
News
March 11, 2026
This summer, Michael Gryder, a student at Henryetta High School and member of the Muscogee Nation, will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career or...
News, Sports
March 11, 2026
A powerful storm that tore through the community recently has left a difficult challenge for the athletic programs at Beggs Public Schools, after a tornado caused significant damage to the school and ...
News
March 11, 2026
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometime this week you may discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you have, Aries. Embrace this new aspect of your identity and put it to good use. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This ...
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March 6, 2026
Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee was filled with celebration as Mrs. Joann Patrick marked her 100th birthday, joining the ranks of Oklahoma’s honored centenarians. Mrs. Patrick, born in 1926 in Arkansa...
News
March 6, 2026
The Okmulgee County Special Athletic Association (OCSAA) will hold its annual Shark Shiver fundraiser this Saturday. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, 701 S....
News
March 6, 2026
Okmulgee County 4-H members recently showed their hard work and dedication at both the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show and the Muskogee Regional Livestock Show. These events represent months of ...
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March 6, 2026
Several county middle school powerlifting teams competed at Regionals, bringing home a variety of medals to Henryetta, Morris and Dewar. --- HMS powerlifters make statement Coach Adler and the Henryet...
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March 6, 2026
A former Okmulgee County student has earned one of the state’s top football honors after a standout senior season on the gridiron. Hunter Smith, a member of the Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team a...
Sports
March 6, 2026
The Beggs JH Lady Demons made an emphatic statement in their season opener on Tuesday, overpowering the Okmulgee JH Lady Bulldogs 25-6 at home. From the first pitch, Beggs showcased an offensive firep...
Sports
March 6, 2026
The Beggs JH Demons opened their season Monday afternoon on the road, falling 11-1 to the Checotah Wildcats in a four-inning contest. Checotah struck first with a run in the bottom of the first inning...
Sports
March 6, 2026
Dewar Public Schools is embarking on a project to honor its athletic history by collecting photos of all All-State players from all sports. The collected photos will be displayed in new trophy cases i...
Sports
March 4, 2026
The 2026 high school baseball season got underway Monday with a pair of tough road contests for Morris and an emphatic home victory for Preston, giving Okmulgee County fans an early glimpse of what ea...
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February 27, 2026
Families from The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) for an engaging and interactive Parent Workshop led by Chef Aaron W...
Lifestyle, News
February 25, 2026
The power of community generosity was on full display during the most recent library book sale, as supporters from across the Okmulgee area helped raise more than $2,000 to benefit local library progr...
Columns & Opinion, Lifestyle
February 13, 2026
Soil testing should be an important part of your management strategy, as it provides valuable information that can help you ensure that your soil and plants remain productive. February is a great time...
Lifestyle, News
January 23, 2026
The Okmulgee County Democratic Party held its first monthly meeting of the year last Thursday, welcoming members and community guests and hosting U.S. Senate candidate Troy Green as the evening’s feat...
Community, Lifestyle...
January 9, 2026
Okmulgee lost a respected businessman, community member and family man with the passing of Dwayne Ausbrooks, a lifelong resident of Okmulgee who devoted more than 40 years to serving the community thr...
Community, Lifestyle...
December 24, 2025
Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 million capital investment, the new...
Columns & Opinion
March 11, 2026
As we discussed last week, the Oklahoma Legislature continues to move several potential laws forward for the 2026 session over the past month. Lawmakers have held committee meetings to initially consi...
Columns & Opinion
March 11, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I moved across the country nine years ago to be closer to my parents as they age. They are now in their early to mid-80s. My mother has recently had a few falls. One was bad enough that she...
Religion
March 11, 2026
“If I finish my vegetables, I get dessert,” says Caleb, 8. “But Jesus didn’t get dessert. He got a spear in his side.” Caleb’s comparison might sound humorous, but it reminds us that when Jesus said, ...
Religion
March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, on March 06, 2026, and continuing, several severe storms containing high winds, hail, torrential rain, and flooding, and tornadoes, having occurred in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, causing known...
Religion
March 11, 2026
Romans 6:20-22 - For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome ...