“God created me very pretty. No one looks just like me,” says Alexis, 5. “Beauty is transcendent. It is our most immediate experience of the eternal,” write authors John and Stasi Eldredge in “Captiva...

Three local cheerleading squads have earned their way to the OSSAA State Cheerleading Competition at Union High School this Saturday. The high school cheerleading squads from Preston, Morris and Henry...

Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has been notified of a text messaging scam targeting Oklahomans that specifically mentions benefits received through OKDHS, including the Low Income Home Energy Assista...

Those attending the Morris High School football games may have seen this tent set up. The Morris Athletic Booster Club is actively seeking more members to join in supporting the district’s activities....

The Okmulgee YMCA is having a free event for the community tomorrow, Thursday, evening from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Those wishing to join the YMCA will be able to do so at the event for free. There will be YM...

Sometimes the game of life parallels the game of baseball in the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded and the coach is looking for that pinch hitter to come through for the team. When the ...

A former student of a longtime Okmulgee teacher who recently passed is paying tribute and thanking her for the last influence on her life. Wanda Rose Legako passed away July 10. Many Okmulgee school r...

Okmulgee Dunbar Principal Clayton Vaughn congratulates the September Support and Certified employees of the month, Marcus Jeffrey and Buffy Daniels. A big thanks to them for their hard work and dedica...

Given the unpredictability of Oklahoma weather, homeowners may still be running air conditioners and fans for several more weeks. However, energy management adjustments should begin now. Nearly half t...

The state’s pecan producers are expecting a larger harvest than last year, but still below average due to a cold snap in April, according to an Oklahoma State University Extension specialist. Weather ...

September 17 Schulter Methodist Church Benefit Yard Sale | Schulter Methodist Church continues Friday, Sept. 17, beginning at 8 a.m. The sale will feature all sorts of items - stop by and shop. Septem...

The 7th annual Benefit Bike Ride for Desiree’ Turman was held last Saturday, beginning at the Council House Square, where participants registered. Pictured before the ride are Desiree Turman, her two ...