Obituaries
October 10, 2025
Bennie Roy Parks

March 31, 1947 – October 2, 2025

Bennie Roy Parks, 78, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Tulsa. Bennie was born March 31, 1947, in Fairland to Laverne Ilene (Pickett) and Roy Monroe Parks. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Church of Christ in Henryetta, with Bro. Rex Walcher officiating.

Honoring Those Who Served
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Honoring Those Who Served
By Patrick Ford Editor 
November 9, 2025
As Veterans Day approaches, Okmulgee County schools, civic groups and local veterans’ organizations are preparing a full slate of tributes honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed ...
‘Building Bridges’
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Okmulgee Bridges, Inc. is moving quickly from vision to action- bringing the nationally recognized Bridges Out of Poverty framework to town and inviting residents, employers, faith groups and civic le...
Illegal grow operation uncovered
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Following a lengthy investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, a largescale illegal marijuana growing operation was uncovered early Wednesday morning at a property on Warren Road in He...
Morris Community of Christ gears up for bingo fundraiser
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Morris Community of Christ gears up for bingo fundraiser
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The City of Okmulgee will host its annual Electronic Waste Recycling Event exclusively for City utility account holders on Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to ...
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Beggs City Council will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at Beggs City Hall, 108 N. Broadway in Beggs. The agenda will be available at City Hall and on their website.
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First Baptist Church Central, 521 N. Central Ave. in Okmulgee, will host a free community food giveaway Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, while supplies last. Canned goods and other food item...
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