Editor’s Note: In the article from Wednesday, June 25, edition, the initial days of distribution for Tuesday and Thursday were incorrect. They have been updated to reflect the correct days of Monday a...

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is increasing its support for Oklahomans who are thinking about quitting tobacco. Beginning July 1, the Helpl...

ALISA BOSWELL-GORE OSU EXTENSION Do you ever feel frustrated when you look at the ingredient list on a loaf of bread because you don’t know what most of the ingredients are? What if a bread product co...

Community members and local leaders gathered on June 25 to celebrate a milestone moment for banking in Okemah as First Family Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) officially unveiled its first Interactive Tel...

Schulter Baptist Church will host a 4th of July Community Celebration Saturday, July 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Schulter Public Schools, 23507 Flax Ave. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature live...

Fireworks season is underway! Bring your lawn chairs, your patriotic spirit and get ready for spectacular sky shows across Eastern Oklahoma. Here are just a few of the events going on around this area...

The Linda L. Demery Memorial Rodeo will be held Friday, July 5, at 8 p.m. at Clarence Demery Arena in Beggs. The event will feature steer wrestling, roping, barrel race and community fun. Admission

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Career developments may be a bit unclear this week, Aries. Your motivation may need a little extra boost. You might have to consider if a career change is in order. TAURUS – Apr ...

The Muscogee Nation Festival continues its rich tradition of bringing music, culture and community together - and this Saturday’s entertainment lineup promises to be one for the books. Taking center s...

Get ready for a high-octane, star-studded Saturday as the 9th annual Harlan Ford Car Show races into town Saturday - and this year, it’s bringing more than just horsepower and hot rods. Attendees will...

Mickey Baldwin was recently the guest speaker at the Okmulgee Lions Club. He spoke about “Bridges Out of Poverty,” a program empowering low-income families to radically change their lives by discoveri...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, reviewing and taking action on various administrative, financial and personnel matters. Below is a summary of agenda item...

The Muscogee Nation Festival returns at the Claude Cox Omniplex June 26-29. Headlining entertainers include Ashley McBryde, The Marshall Tucker Band, Stoney LaRue and more. Don’t miss the fashion show...

A new four-part lecture series titled “History on Development of Contemporary Mvskoke Government” will kick off July 8 at the College of the Muscogee Nation, offering a deep dive into the pivotal peri...

In a landmark move to accelerate the fight against climate change, the Well Done Foundation (WDF) has announced a strategic partnership with The Carbon Sink (TCS), a leader in climate finance and carb...

The State Historic Preservation Office will organize a free webinar on Tuesday, July 8, at noon, to give an overview of the grant funding available from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. D...

In a move set to revolutionize the mobile food industry, Oklahoma has enacted the “Food Truck Freedom Act” (House Bill 1076), a landmark 2025 law that streamlines the licensing process for food trucks...

Okmulgee residents and visitors are being urged to take extra precautions this week as a dangerous and persistent heat wave takes hold across much of the eastern United States, including Oklahoma. Wit...

Residents of Oxford Apartments and surrounding communities are invited to an important housing input session hosted by Deep Fork Community Action Foundation, Inc. on Wednesday, June 25, at 1 p.m. The ...

With Independence Day festivities approaching, the City of Okmulgee has once again opened the window for residents to obtain permits for setting off fireworks within city limits. The $20 permit is a r...