The Morris Booster Club is holding a fundraiser event at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. The event will be held on Nov. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. Funds will be used to support the athleti...

Twenty eight Okmulgee FFA members earned state-wide recognition with their horticultural indoor exhibits in 9 different divisions at the Tulsa State Fair earlier this month. More than 65 other FFA cha...

Okmulgee County Republicans will meet Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Briefcase conference room, 315 W. Main Street in Henryetta. Representatives Logan Phillips and Scott Fetgatter will ...

When Okmulgee County natives Sarah Amador and Maggie Bailey had an opportunity to share their love of books, they knew they had to take advantage and open Okmulgee’s newest establishment, Midge and Mi...

Thursday night’s Henryetta High School Homecoming Coronation ended with Softball Candidate Avery Miller being crowned Homecoming Queen and Football Escort Alex Hudson named Homecoming King. The ceremo...

Beggs senior Heiress Hicks was crowned the 2021-22 Homecoming Queen last Thursday evening during a special Homecoming celebration prior to the Golden Demons’ District 2A-7 battle with their Okmulgee C...

October 20 Belvin Baptist Fall Fest | Belvin Baptist Church, 320 N. Mission, welcomes the public to the dedication of its new pavilion Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. during the Fall Fest, whi...

The 2021 Harvest Spoon Chili Festival Hot Pepper Eating Contest sponsored by Miss Mary’s Market started with several contestants, but the ultimate winner was Roz Franklin. Pictured with Roz is 2nd Pla...

Funky Blessings Pet Costume Contest during the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival brought out some adorable pooches in their favorite costumes. This year’s winner was a rescue pup dressed in a colorful ponc...

Jonathan Hensley Celebrates Sweet 16 Jonathon Hensley turned 16 years old on Sept. 10. Jonathon is in the 10th grade and has been a student at Preston Public Schools since Pre-K. He is the son of Dani...

October 12 Pastor’s Luncheon | A Pastor’s Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 12, at 12 noon in the Blue Room of the McCulloch Building. Tell about pastor and RSVP to 918-815-2430. October 14 NAR...

St. Michael Catholic Church 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) The Servant and His Servants The Church invites us to hear Jesus teaching how to serve each other this Sunday Mass. Most people see authori...

“God tested me when I had raced with my friends. When they won, I didn’t say ugly words,” says Rachel, 6. Vince Lombardi once said, “If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” To win in lif...

Congratulations to the 2021 Pride of Morris on a great showing Saturday at OBA State Championships. They were awarded Class 2A High Music, and 3rd place in Class 2A. They were awarded 4th Place in Fin...

Okmulgee High School Students of the Month for September are Faith Detharage and Kali Perez. Not pictured are senior Jade Whinery and sophomore Heavenly Tucker. Faith is active at Green Country in the...

The Showpiece of Okmulgee placed 4th at the Class 3A Holdenville Blue and Gold Marching Classic. Congratulations to the band on their achievements. COURTESY PHOTO

Morris Elementary School announced its September Students of the Month. Winners include Autumn Brigge, Pre-K; Lilly Eddings, Kindergartern; Aspen Henry, 1st Grade; Braden Leist, 2nd Grade (not picture...

Congratulations October Employees of the Month at Dunbar School. Tristan Morgan, 6th and 7th grade Social Studies and Donna Hammon, Secretary were honored for their work. Presenting the awards is Prin...

Pictured are the Beggs High School Homecoming representatives. The winner will be announced when Beggs hosts the Morris Eagles at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Members of the Okmulgee community gathered on the Council House Lawn in downtown Okmulgee to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day this past Monday. The event included guest speakers, song, food, a traditi...