Okmulgee County resident Lisa Watson will represent Oklahoma’s rich heritage and attraction on the National stage soon. As Ms. Oklahoma Tourism 2023-24, Watson has been able to travel the great state ...

The relief of speedily landing a job within one’s profession-of-choice after years of intense studies and research endeavors can generate euphoria. While the news of gaining his first-ever professorsh...

DEAR ABBY: My husband of almost 40 years is not well. He has been a good provider, but his life stories are heavily laced with lies. That has been very difficult for me to live with. I believe he will...

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...

DEAR ABBY: I am experiencing significant anxiety over losing another co-worker. I am happy for her, but I'm also sad because all her responsibilities will again be dumped on me. Our department consist...

Okmulgee Mayor Steven Baldridge presented a service award to Tom Giulioli, who assisted the city over a seven-month period serving as Interim City Manager. Okmulgee High School sophomore Scottie Patto...

Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises broke ground on a 78,000 sq. ft. Casino & Hotel in Eufaula. In addition to the 500 new state-of-the art gaming machines and Player’s Club in the 20,500 sq. ft. casin...

DEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear thong bikinis at family swim events in front of their dad, grandpa, uncles and cousins. I believe this ...

The Board cast a unanimous vote. Sometimes such things happen. The searing heat of Oklahoma’s mid-summer had eased and our annual volunteer-sponsored canoe float down the Illinois River was behind us....

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) sent a survey on children’s issues to every candidate running for seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate to gauge th...

DEAR ABBY: I have a 4-year-old daughter. She spends time at her grandma's house and does arts and crafts projects there. When my MIL drops her off, she brings the project to our house. We enjoy seeing...

Retired meteorologist Don Woods stood smiling and relaxed before the mic. “Back in my earlier days as a TV weatherman, our radar technology was nothing like we enjoy today.” Among our Thursday luncheo...

We went to Utah on vacation. We were staying in the mountains and we really enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation. As we drove back to our cabin each day, we kept encountering a fascinating sight. The ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “George” for 35 years. I was pregnant when I married. We had dated only five months. We came from families that believed you had to “do the right thing” and get marri...

Need help? Here’s who to contact • Lost Pet: If your pet is lost, call Okmulgee Animal Control to check if they landed in the city shelter. If they did land in a shelter, Animal Control will be able t...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to "George" for 35 years. I was pregnant when I married. We had dated only five months. We came from families that believed you had to "do the right thing" and get marri...

Dear Editor, I find that all too often we voice complaints, and all too seldom take the time to compliment good deeds. I suppose that occurs in all professions, but none more so than in the public ser...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) works with lawmakers to pursue policies which will benefit youth. Following every session, we select “Children’s Legislators of the Year” wh...

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s family won’t stop asking me when I’m going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whol...