What a great day at Harlan Ford, who so wonderfully hosted a day of fun for the community. We are grateful for the opportunity to have been there and adopted two dogs into loving homes. Thank you Harl...

“I will never forgive him!” Have you ever said that about someone who deeply hurt you? When someone lies, abuses or uses you - it hurts. It causes emotional injuries that swell up into resentment, ang...

This Sunday, June 30, is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. The readings are from Lamentations 3:2233, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15 and Mark 5:21-43. The Lord is faithful. His steadfast love never ceases, ...

The Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association’s 2024 Grower of the Year Award was presented to Okmulgee County’s own Ron Hollis at the awards luncheon. Ron and his wife Elece live on their Holliswood Farm ne...

“If Loving God Was a Crime, I’d Be an Outlaw” is God’s favorite song, says Ross, age 11. It’s definitely a catchy title, but I can’t say I’ve ever heard it. Now we come to the controversy. In one corn...

In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news. One of the largest convention organizations in the wor...

Kix Brooks performed at the 40th Annual Muscogee Creek Nation Festival. The Okmulgee County Wellness Coalition hosted a “Pick Up Party” at the Okmulgee Municipal Park. The event was held in celebratio...

Exodus 12:31-33, 36, and 14:5 - During the night Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Up! Leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go, worship the Lord as you have requested. Take your flocks a...

Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, announced today that he has accepted the role of CEO and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA), effective July 1. “I am honored to join the...

ecoLINK, fiber broadband provider powered by East Central Electric Cooperative, is excited to announce the commencement of construction for our new fiber broadband network in the Schulter and Morris a...

The Okmulgee Lions Club met last Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for their monthly evening meeting at the Lutheran Church. The organization enjoyed a meal and fellowship, followed by a rousing bingo game...

The hot weather didn’t stop many car enthusiasts from attending the 8th annual Harlan Ford Car Show held last Saturday. Lots of beautiful vehicles, both old and new, including cars, trucks and motorcy...

In the last few days, about 22 flags that were used to adorn 6th Street were taken, according to VFW Post 1189 Commander Guy Duckworth. There were approximately 35 flags that were being left up until ...

A Juneteenth celebration organized by RaeAnn Wilson and other community members took place at the Third Street Black History class location, featuring games, food and prizes. Joining Mayor Baldwin, Co...

OSU Institute of Technology is proud to announce the launch of Fiber Optics micro-credentials and digital badges, a groundbreaking initiative to address critical workforce needs and strengthen Oklahom...

John Fisher can’t forget a fellow naturalist yelling to him across the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve more than ten years ago, “Hey! Diana!” Fisher ran to find a dark brown male butterfly with bright oran...

Attendees of Okmulgee Public Library’s Summer Reading Program were entertained by “Buckaroo Bart” Taylor, who captivated the audience with a lively reading session and interactive rope show. Buckaroo ...

Arvest Bank recently announced that Chris Benge, vice president of operations at OSU Institute of Technology, has been named to the advisory board of the Arvest Opportunity Fund. The board was recentl...

Each year, the Muscogee Nation honors citizens for their outstanding service to the Nation and the community. Living Legends honorees are chosen from the nominations submitted to the Living Legends Se...

Coach Vicky Graham and members of the Preston School Jump Rope Team had the perfect day Saturday as they held a shoe drive and car wash fundraiser at 8th and Wood Drive, next to O’Reilly Auto Parts. B...