Introducing Dragonfly Ink Designs In the center of downtown Beggs, a vibrant new business has taken flight. Dragonfly Ink Designs, owned by the talented Kelly Howell, is a haven for creativity and cra...

Scholarships, grants awarded at provisional dinner Another successful year is in the books for Okmulgee Service League (OSL), and a big thanks goes out to everyone for their support. Each year, Okmulg...

The Okmulgee Lions Club invited Pam Timmons as their guest speaker on Tuesday. Timmons, who is a fellow Lion, is part of the Hough Ear Institute in Oklahoma City and spoke about how hearing loss is pr...

The Okmulgee County Election Board is organizing a training program for precinct election officials on Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday, May 30. This program underscores the crucial role these official...

Cinco de Mayo Block Party a success Thank you to all who joined us for our 3rd annual Cinco De Mayo Block Party! The square was filled with a car show organized by Gooder Construction, a fantastic kid...

The Lions Club was happy to have Stormy Howell and senior Tanelly Mojica of Okmulgee High School as our guests and speakers. Stormy is the Speech and Drama Coach and Tanelly is a member of the team. I...

Athletes from Okmulgee High School were honored this Tuesday at the OHS All-Sports Banquet. Family friends and staff of Okmulgee Public Schools convened to show their support and appreciation for the ...

Okmulgee High School held their annual Senior Awards program Monday at Okmulgee’s First Baptist Church. Above, top students honored at the program were Valedictorian and Salutatorians Lexus Stick, Tan...

Highlights and Key Discussions Last Friday, May 3, the final Legislative Forum of the year took place inside the Mabrey Bank meeting room in Okmulgee. Representative Scott Fetgatter provided a compreh...

In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row. That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below We shall Keep the Faith"...

When a Nation Comes Together to Pray In the midst of our modern lives, filled with bustling schedules and constant distractions, there are threads that bind us together. Each year, the first Thursday ...

Across the state, Red Cross disaster workers were on the ground helping Oklahomans recently affected by severe storms and tornadoes. In Morris, they brought emergency supplies to help residents begin ...

Twin Hills Public Schools recently announced Henry Blevins and Evie Bonebrake as their 2024 8th grade Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Below are their bios: --- Henry Blevins Valedictorian Twin Hills S...

Former students, staff sought for annual gathering I hope this [letter] finds you well! As a former Beggs student, we are thrilled to invite you to this year’s annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June ...

Okmulgee Lions Club recognized their Okmulgee High School Students of the Month for March and April on Tuesday. Due to testing, they couldn’t recognize them at the end of March, so they doubled up and...

Several Okmulgee Public Schools staff members were recently honored, including Tera Gallup as Board of Education’s Staff of the Year, Tim Taylor as OHS Teacher of the Year and Rhea Wilson (not picture...

The Lions Club welcomed Katie McElhaney as their guest speaker on April 30. She is the Executive Director of the Okmulgee County Family YMCA and has been in health and wellness her entire professional...

“And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” ...

I Am Not Mad! Every so often, I notice angry people surrounding me. People start slamming doors or cutting me off in traffic. Even the movies and television shows I watch seem to have angry characters...

The 2023-24 school year is drawing to a close, and excitement is building as the senior classes around the county get ready to receive their diplomas. Tomorrow evening, 18 seniors will receive their d...