When God tells us to be content, does that include being content with disgusting things? “Yes, at least when your mom is around. It’s rude to tell your mom you don’t like something she cooked,” says J...

1 Peter 2:21-25 - To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” Wh...

The Okmulgee Lions Club gathered Tuesday, Aug. 26, for a special meeting that blended fellowship, delicious food, and an uplifting message of perseverance and health. The club welcomed Lion Brenda Tho...

Is Sunday football a casual interest or something more? Does your love for sports go beyond a form of entertainment, recreation or exercise to an obsession? Thousands of years ago the people of Israel...

Congressman Josh Brecheen hosted a town hall meeting in Okmulgee this week, continuing his series of public forums across Oklahoma. Brecheen, who has pledged to limit his service in the U.S. House of ...

In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, the Okmulgee County Consortium will host a community event focused on saving lives and providing essential resources. The event is set for tomorrow, Aug. 28, ...

When historian Wayman Lewis talks about Okmulgee’s Black history, he doesn’t recite timelines - he revives heartbeats. And this weekend, those heartbeats will rise again through the Hidden Histories E...

Meet the Candidate Community Q&A with Chase Nunn • When: Sunday at 2 p.m. • Where: Tavern 56 in Okmulgee • What: Chase Nunn, Okmulgee School Board candidate for Seat 4, will answer questions, share hi...

For the second time in two weeks, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin has disclosed trades showing that he violated a federal conflicts of interest and financial transparency law. A NOTUS analysis of a f...

The Okmulgee Lions Club welcomed guest speaker Johnna Yoder, the newly appointed director of Okmulgee Main Street, at this week’s meeting. Yoder shared her story of how she came to call Okmulgee home ...

Monday: Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Corn Tuesday: Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Beef Taco, Lettuce Cup, Pinto Beans Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit, Gravy Lunch: C...

Time is running short, ladies and gentlemen, to savor your summer days - those moments of relaxation, exploration and the joy of discovering something new. If you haven’t yet taken that short drive to...

Boldly go where no pet has gone before! Local pet lovers are invited to set their phasers to “fun” for an evening of fur, fandom, and a whole lot of wagging tails as Okmulgee celebrates Star Trek Day ...

Residents from across Okmulgee are being called to come together in faith and unity this Friday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. for a community prayer walk aimed at confronting violence and cover- ing the city in...

Get ready, Okmulgee County! If you’re a fan of toe-tappin’ bluegrass tunes and lip-smackin’ chili, the 45th Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival in downtown Tahlequah is the perfect weekend getaway. Mark...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Darin Treyvon Miles, also known as “Elmo,” 21, of Okmulgee, has pleaded guilty to one count of Robbery in Indian Country,...

Two staff members at the Academy of Okmulgee are on a mission to teach students the skills, confidence and community-mindedness that will carry them into adulthood. Pre-K aide Kaci Sitton and special ...

A Cloudburst flooded the city this afternoon at 5 o’clock causing considerable damage in the business section by water running into the buildings. Water near Boerstler Wholesale house was said to have...

Sitting in her cozy Baptist Village apartment surrounded by family photos and mementos of a life well-lived, Mrs. Martha Love is quick to tell you she’s “nobody special.” But spend a few minutes liste...

Patrick Ford, News Editor Okmulgee High School students will begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the C.A.A.T. (formerly Eastside Elementary) campus after structural issues at the historic OHS buildi...