An optimistic attitude will go a long way when dealing with others. If you choose to offer positive alternatives, you will build solid relationships and gain ground with those you work and play with r...

Clyde Estes was reappointed to the Excise Board during agenda action at Monday’s county commissioners meeting. The commissioners also acknowledged receipt of the Bridge Report for all three county dis...

Harlan Ford’s annual Toy Drive continues through Saturday, Dec. 17. Toys can be dropped off at Harlan Ford, Tavern 56, Midge & Millie’s Bookstore, Jandebeur’s Motorsports Park, Miss Mary’s Market, The...

Beggs City Council approved the 2021-22 Audit by Violet Kirkendall from Hood and Associates during their monthly session held Monday. The board tabled Resolution 2022-- 05 for entering into Contract f...

The Morris School board met Monday, and approved several items including a stipend for all district employees. The board approved the $250 stipend which has been given for a number of years. The India...

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell stressed the importance of being involved in local politics and participating in local elections during his visit with the Okmulgee County Republicans Tuesday, Dec. 13. ...

Senior cheerleaders Calvin Warren of Morris High School (left) and Rowdy Tucker of Beggs High School (right) were selected last week to the East All State Cheer team. Lisa Merrill is cheer coach at Mo...

The Morris City Council made a difficult, but necessary decision concerning an increase in rates for water and sewer customers. The action came after the recommendation by Randy Clark of the Oklahoma ...

An attempt to steal a truck belonging to the Okmulgee Fire Department recently was unsuccessful. According to Chief Dewayne Hurt, someone attempted to steal the department vehicle on Dec. 9. The vehic...

A county man who was passenger in a vehicle was injured in an accident on Dec. 10, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash took place at 4:52 a.m. on Hwy. 75, three miles north of Henryetta. A...

Bond was denied for Joseph Kennedy following a hearing Tuesday in Okmulgee County district court. Kennedy has been charged with the killing of four Okmulgee men in October. Attorney Gretchen Mosley re...

The Salvation Army Angel Distribution Day was held Wednesday with children receiving Christmas gifts. Volunteers and board members were busy getting the gifts together to pass out. Pictured are (not i...

A huge crowd turned out last week for the largest Christmas parade and enjoyed perfect weather for the festivities. A large contingency of volunteers helped make this event successful. Over 60 entries...

Who will win the $500 cash grand prize tomorrow? You must be present as Okmulgee Main Street holds the 2022 Sparkle Spree event at 6 p.m. on the square in downtown Okmulgee. “Join us on the north side...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) held its fall graduation ceremony last week for students from the Full-Time programs who have worked hard to obtain their credentials and certificates. There wer...

There will now only be one race on tap for the General Election April 4, 2023, after the withdrawal of one of the candidates. Kelly Bailey, who was seeking the Morris School Board Office 3 withdrew he...

DEAR ABBY: I am an only child and I love my mother. My father passed away after a short illness three years ago, leaving my mother a widow. My problem is, she calls me multiple times a day. I’m not on...

More than 250 industry- ready students will walk across the stage at OSU Institute of Technology for the 223rd Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. in Covelle Hall. Chef Aaron Ware, OSUIT Culina...