The spirit of leadership, community service and agricultural pride took center stage Oct. 9 as Okmulgee County 4-H hosted its annual Achievement Banquet, recognizing the accomplishments of youth from ...

Oklahoma’s reputation as a low-cost-of-living state is taking a hit after recent hikes to home insurance premiums, with lawmakers grappling for solutions after getting an earful from constituents. Add...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your passion is ignited this week, Aries. A fun hobby might capture your full attention. Don’t be afraid to try something new or put your energy into something you really love. T...

Despite gray skies, puddles and a radar full of rainclouds, Okmulgee proved once again that community spirit can outshine even the stormiest forecast. What was supposed to be a crisp autumn day of out...

The Okmulgee County Family Resource Center hosted its annual Hope Luncheon on Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church in Okmulgee, bringing together citizens, advocates and agency representatives united in th...

• Okmulgee High School’s star runner Jayden Watkins officially punched his ticket to the Class 3A State Cross Country Championship. The talented freshman secured his spot with a fifthplace finish in t...

The Okmulgee Rotary Club invites the community to join in the Halloween fun with a festive Costume Contest set for Friday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Pocket Park, located between ...

Be sure to stop by Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Landmark for All Generations Homecoming and Open House, located at 210 N. Wood Drive in Okmulgee. This special event celebrates the ...

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today praised efforts by the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration (OLPGA) for completing the development and implementation of the new food truck permittin...

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

Twin Hills Public School will host its annual Fall Carnival Friday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. Children’s games will run from 5-6:15 p.m., with $10 wristbands covering a treat bag and unlimited play. A cakewa...

As I recall the details of this true story, about 45 years ago, a 16-year old young man walked the aisle of a church at the close of an evangelist service, knelt in the altar and accepted Christ as hi...

Okmulgee Pediatrics and Family Care recently received the Excellence in Patient Access Award of 2025, presented by Humana. This recognition reflects a commitment to providing timely, high-quality and ...

This Sunday, Oct. 26, is Reformation Sunday. The readings are from Revelation 14:6-7, Romans 3:19-28 and John 8:31-36. --- “Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matt. 11:19), and the true Wisdom of God,...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 17 to welcome Rob’s Truck & Auto Repair to the community. The business is located at 605 E. 6th Street (across from Boomarang Diner). Own...

The Muscogee Nation has named former Emergency Management Director Bobby Howard as Commissioner of Public Safety. Howard, a Muscogee combat veteran and native of Depew, ran the Nation’s Emergency Mana...

Monday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Sausage, Gravy, Fresh Grapes (PS) Lunch: Nachos, Refried Bean w Jalapeno (HS), Tomato & Lettuce Tuesday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin, Bacon, Applesauce Lunch: Pepperoni Piz...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Timing is everything, Aries. Even though you are anxious to start something big, this might not be the right moment for it. You’ll benefit from stepping back to reassess. TAURUS ...

A hush-hush plan to convert CompSource Mutual to a stock company has been challenged by a policyholder and a law firm who argue the proposal for Oklahoma’s largest workers’ comp insurer amounts to a r...

As excitement builds for this weekend’s Homecoming and Open House at the Landmark for All Generations, organizers are calling on community volunteers to lend a hand with a cleanup day this Friday. Beg...