A group of Beggs High School students and sponsors spent their Monday morning in downtown Beggs for a good cause. Students representing Business Professionals of America, BHS Drama, BHS Student Counci...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from July business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fr...

Compass Assembly of God will host a spaghetti dinner Friday, Sept. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, 13425 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The meal will be $5 and will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, d...

In a previous column, we focused on some powerful red-letter words of Jesus which are featured in the red-letter edition of our Bible. Today we will consider several more of these life-giving, life-ch...

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will host its annual Livestock & Range Field Day Oct. 9 for producers to learn about beef production, cattle and forage management, parasite control and productio...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week sharpens your focus with daily routines and well-being, Aries. It’s an excellent time to streamline your schedule, tackle neglected tasks and prioritize self-care. TAUR...

Morris High School celebrated its Homecoming Court with a ceremony before Friday night’s game against the Liberty Tigers. Congratulations to Homecoming King and Queen Keyton Tiger-Harjo and Sutton Gid...

Voters in Okmulgee County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Oct. 14 Morris Public Schools Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes said today. Ab...

A Town Hall meeting, sponsored by Okmulgee County NAACP, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 2-4 p.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 1001 E. Chicago Ave. in Okmulgee. The discussion will focus on ...

“We started a ‘no-complaint jar,’” says Ben, 10. “It’s now our college fund.” Romans 3 says our words are like heart monitors. The apostle Paul strings together Scripture like X-rays: “‘Their throat i...

The Okmulgee County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers is inviting the public to take part in the 2025 Okmulgee County Ag Tour, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 8 a.m. The event will o...

Psalms 133:1-3 - How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the...

Morris celebrated Homecoming Week in style with their annual parade. The Eagles and the community capped the event-filled week off with a Homecoming game against the Liberty Tigers. Pictured are some ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week sharpens your focus with daily routines and well-being, Aries. It’s an excellent time to streamline your schedule, tackle neglected tasks and prioritize self-care. TAUR...

The Okmulgee Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing staffing decisions, agreements, along with recognizing some community supporters Superintendent LuVona Copeland exp...

Since I’ve won the election, I’ve made a couple posts on Facebook and I’ve replied to several people that have messaged me on my phone, thanking all of them for their support, but I still can’t seem t...

The Morris City Council held its regular monthly session on Tuesday, Sept. 9, covering routine approvals, department updates, and key funding measures for city services and infrastructure. The meeting...

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. • Dylan Smith of Okmulgee • M...

Yesterday, I found myself transported back 24 years, to a moment that feels as vivid today as it did in 2001. We all have our own stories-where we were, what we felt, and how our world shifted on that...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You might be anxious to say what’s on your mind this week, Aries. Words are on the tip of your tongue and you aren’t afraid of letting them fly. Expect some feedback from others....