Haunting on Hughes

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October 27, 2023

Haunting on Hughes

All ages are welcome to join in the fun at the Haunting on Hughes in downtown Morris next Tuesday, Oct. 31. There will be lots of fun, candy, food vendors, trick or treating and more planned during event, which will take place from 6-9 p.m.

Sports

Morris drops road games at Eufaula

December 6, 2023

The Morris varsity basketball program took to the road for the first time in 2023-2024 this past Friday, traveling to Eufaula for a showdown with host Ironheads and Lady Ironheads.The Morris squads st...

Sports

Dewar begins season with road split

December 6, 2023

The Dewar varsity basketball program began its 2023-2024 season last Thursday in Council Hill, traveling to Midway High School to battle the host Chargers and Lady Chargers.The Dewar cagers left the M...

Preston cagers rout Okla. Union in road meeting

December 6, 2023

The Preston varsity basketball program returned to the hardwood after a short break this past Friday evening in South Coffeyville.The Pirates and Lady Pirates walked off the court at Oklahoma Union Hi...

Looking for the Pin

December 6, 2023

Dewar’s Cash Faulkner watches the referee’s hand strike the mat for a pinfall victory over his Olive opponent during last Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memoria...

Back Home

December 6, 2023

Former Okmulgee wrestling coaches Dewayne Hammer (above) and Marlon Houston (below) coach their respective teams during Saturday’s high school portion of the 2023 Gary McKee Classic at Brock Memorial ...

Wilson sweeps Paden in cage opener

December 6, 2023

Wolfe begins Lady Tiger tenure with 54-30 victoryThe Wilson varsity basketball program kicked off its 2023-2024 season this past Friday evening at the Tiger Den.The first opponents for the Wilson cage...

Columns & Opinion

Child Labor Is Poor Solution to Worker Shortages

December 6, 2023

Part 2 of 3In last week’s column, I wrote about a recent study commissioned by state Rep. Judd Strom and Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn. They examined what other states are considering in extending ...

Columns & Opinion

10 Years Ago:

December 6, 2023

Randy and Diana, co-owners of Triple Nichols Rally, continued their annual gift-giving program to CASA Safe House. The Nicholls raised gifts by staging their 3rd Annual Ride for Hunts Motorcycle event...

Columns & Opinion

Boyfriend eager to keep girlfriends from meeting

December 6, 2023

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own ...

Religion

What Is Love?

December 6, 2023

“I think love is being kind, helpful and caring for others,” says Patrick, 7. “I once showed love for my mom when I agreed to go to her favorite restaurant after I tasted their food.”That’s really lov...

Religion

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December 6, 2023

We want to thank everyone who came to the Okmulgee County Humane Society office located within the Okmulgee Animal Shelter to get kid(s), pet and family pics with Santa last Saturday, Dec. 2! Santa an...