Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, received a Legislative Hero Award recently from the Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA). He was recognized during an awards luncheon held Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Emb...

The 5 States Beef Conference returns Oct. 1415, featuring timely beef industry updates to local area producers. The two-day event will connect producers with local experts to gather practical informat...

Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives are marking a major milestone this year as beloved mascot Willie Wiredhand celebrates his 75th birthday, and everyone is invited to join the celebration through a stat...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week is all about fresh starts, Aries. The stars are aligning to give you the green light on a new project or personal goal. Don’t hesitate to jump on the first step. TAURUS...

Windy Chevrolet is partnering with Okmulgee Primary PTO to provide support to local teachers, parents and students as part of the Chevy Back to School program. The 2025-26 school year marks the fifth ...

Outdoor enthusiasts and aspiring hunters are invited to the Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Oct. 25, for a unique opportunity to gain valuable hunting skills while enjoying a full day of ou...

The halls of one of Okmulgee’s most treasured landmarks will once again fill with life, memories and renewed purpose on Saturday, Oct. 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is warmly invited to atten...

Missy Nash of Luv Ford recently traveled to Beggs and Dewar to honor Athletes of the Week Jordan Wesley of the Golden Demons football team and Peyton Kilhoffer of the Dragons football team. Pictured a...

The Friends of the Okmulgee Public Library invite the community to take part in the annual Book Sale, scheduled for Oct. 13-18 at the Okmulgee Public Library, located at 218 S. Okmulgee Street. Book l...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 539 in Henryetta and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee, in partnership with the VFW Auxiliary, are once again proud to invite students from across Okmulgee County to pa...

The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) is proud to establish the Linda Burnes Bolton Polaris Award, in honor of the late Academy President, living legend, Fellow, industry leader and generous benef...

The Dunbar High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th reunion Sept. 26-28 at the Dunbar Learning Center. Classmates traveled from various parts of the country to take a stroll down memory lane. O...

If there’s one event that truly captures the flavor, the character and the beating heart of Okmulgee, it’s the Pecan Festival. And this year - just in time for crisp autumn air, changing leaves and go...

A sharp screeching late one night in June 2024 grabbed the attention of a Bixby Police officer. He looked over to see a black SUV sending up sparks as it ground forward on one flat tire and another wi...

The heartbeat of Oklahoma history has long been fueled by the sacrifice and service of its veterans and now, a new campaign seeks to honor one of its most distinguished and often overlooked groups: Na...

The sweet nostalgia of family-friendly fall fun returns next weekend as the 2025 Okmulgee Pecan Festival is almost here. Organized by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event, themed “The T...

It’s Gumbo Time! The public is invited to attend the annual Gumbo Fest this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival is the town’s main fundraiser and those funds are important in helping m...

For most people, the thought of swimming half a mile, biking 12 miles and running three miles sounds daunting. For 71-year-old Okmulgee County resident Jeff Bigger, it’s just another day of living lif...

The Pride of Morris recently traveled to Eufaula to compete at the Eufaula Ironhead Marching Invitational. The Pride secured a spot in the finals and finished 7th place overall. The band also placed 2...

A Soulicious Ham and Bean Dinner will be held at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church, 3rd & Choctaw in Okmulgee, on Friday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal will include a bountiful serving of ha...