ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Spending time with new friends and those you’ve know for years can be a satisfying way to pass the week, Aries. Try to plan some activities that you can enjoy together. TAURUS – ...

A weekend of relentless rain has left much of Okmulgee County dealing with the aftermath of widespread flooding, multiple road closures and dangerous driving conditions. Okmulgee County Emergency Mana...

• Court is asked for custody of unborn child - For the first time in the annals of the court of Okmulgee County, a mother and her child came in to request the custody of her unborn child. A petition w...

The bright minds of Morris High School are heading to one of the biggest stages in academic competition this weekend. Following a strong performance at the Aggie Invitational, the Morris Academic Bowl...

Earth Day is celebrated each April and draws attention to a range of issues affecting the environment. Earth Day aims to raise awareness in the hope of inspiring change. Earth Day is observed on April...

The Morris Board of Education held its regular meeting last week, covering a robust agenda that included board officer elections, lease-purchase updates, facilities planning and several personnel and ...

A dynamic and inspiring Oklahoma business leader is set to headline an upcoming Lunch and Learn event at Green Country Technology Center on Tuesday, April 29. The event, titled “All Roads Lead to Okmu...

A huge congratulations to the Beggs TSA students for their finish at the Oklahoma State Conference held in Norman this past April 9-11. The Off the Grid Team, made up of Ashcraft, Baker and Lopez, ear...

Hectic, loud and/or overly busy scenes and settings may not be safe havens for most people. In fact, it’s likely a majority of people find such environments uncomfortable and challenging to be in. Des...

As Easter approaches and many Christians across the world reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a powerful new image now stands in the heart of Okmulgee - one that has already s...

The Okmulgee City Council gathered for its regular April session on Tuesday, April 15, inside City Hall chambers, engaging in a spirited evening of recognitions, community updates and decisions that w...

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) students will mark a significant milestone in their lives on Friday, April 18, as the university celebrates its 230th graduating class during ...

Thirty years. It’s hard to believe that three decades have passed since that quiet April morning was shattered by unimaginable violence. April 19, 1995, was a day that changed not only Oklahoma, but t...

The Title Programs Parent Advisory Committee meeting for Morris Public Schools will be held to review requirements, parental rights, activities and expenditures under Title I, II and VI Schoolwide Pro...

Part 1 It’s a chilling truth: One in four girls and one in six boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before they turn 18. And those are just the cases that are reported according to the Natio...

In the first meeting for newly-elected mayor Roger Merrill and councilman Cody Burton, Beggs City Council approved two Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations, tabled another and awarded a bid ...

The Morris City Council and Morris Public Works Authority (MPWA) held their regular meetings on Tuesday, April 8, where city officials addressed a variety of agenda items ranging from infrastructure u...

Okmulgee Service League will host an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. in the YMCA parking lot, 106 W. 13th St. in Okmulgee, for children ages 0-10. Henryetta Lions Club will host its ann...

CF-2025-00051 04/10/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Mull, Jason Gene Assault & Battery w/a Dangerous Weapon CF-2025-00052 04/10/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Willis, Joshua Bruce Domestic Abuse Prior Pattern ...

Maranatha SDA Church in Okmulgee invites the entire community to take part in two exciting and family-friendly events. The first event is a Community Fair, scheduled for Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m....