April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and one of the symbols of this movement is the pinwheel. Last Friday, agencies, supporters, court officials and the many volunteers help plant pinwheels on the la...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently travelled across the county to honor recent Athletes of the Week. Athletes honored include (from top to bottom) Hunter McElhannon of Preston, Stoney Yaerger of Dewar, K...

When Pastor Chet Cottom stood in the smoky remains of First Freewill Baptist Church’s baptismal area, he wasn’t just looking at damage - he was looking at opportunity. “God is so good,” he said softly...

This summer, the YMCA in Okmulgee is transforming lives, one child at a time - and thanks to generous partnerships and scholarships, the opportunity is more accessible than ever. In a recent conversat...

Patriotism, community spirit and family fun will be on full display at the 5th annual United States of America Loyalty Day Celebration, happening Saturday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vete...

“I just think about beating them to the ground, but then I just ignore them,” says Ben, age 11. You’re refreshingly honest, Ben. There are times when we’re tempted to flatten mean people. In our day, ...

2 Samuel 6:21-22 - David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel - I will celebr...

A deserving Beggs High School senior will soon receive a $1,000 scholarship, thanks to the continued efforts of the Beggs Alumni Association to invest in the future of local students. The scholarship,...

• Beggs baseball coach Justin Been earned his 200th career win in a 16-0 Beggs rout of Weleetka. This win over Weleetka was the 14th win for the 5th-ranked Demons that season. • Local corn grower Gayl...

Financial Advisor James Remington of Edward Jones financial service firm in downtown Okmulgee has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER , or CFP, certification, granted by the Certified Financial P...

Three area residents are already winners in the Okmulgee Times Bingo game, which is currently underway. Darlene Hames claimed the Diagonal prize, while Beverly Cazenave took home the Straight Line pri...

Beggs Public Schools students are proving there’s no shortage of talent, drive and determination among the Demons. From academic excellence and career exploration to championship esports wins, student...

This Sunday, April 6, is the 5th Sunday in Lent. The readings are from Genesis 22:1-4, Hebrews 9:11-15 and John 8:(42-45) 46-59. --- In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never s...

It is the Christian understanding that “long ago, at many times and in many ways,” God spoke to His people through the prophets (Heb 1:1 ESV) and that He has, in fact, spoken to His people through two...

The Christian Ministers Alliance Inc., celebrating 57 years of service, will host a special memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, April 6, at 6 p.m. Th...

Abigail Smart, a senior at Morris High School, paged for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, March 24-27, at the State Capitol. Abigail is the daughter of Benjamin Smart. House pages run messages to leg...

A benefit fried fish dinner will be held Friday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, located at 1226 E. Smith Street in Okmulgee. The $20 dinner will include fr...

At 95 years young, Gene Weatherford is more than just a resident of Baptist Village - he’s a living archive of small-town Oklahoma grit, family legacy and quiet wisdom. From Depression-era beginnings ...

Okmulgee residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, a community-wide initiative set for April 20-26. The event aims to promote cleanliness, sustai...

Oklahoma Human Services is seeking public comments about the federally-funded Energy Assistance program through a public comment meeting. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday, ...