February marks Career & Technical Education (CTE) Appreciation Month across Oklahoma, and Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to join technology centers statewide in highlighting the vital...

The staff of the Eufaula Indian Journal, McIntosh County Democrat and Cookson Hills Publishing is mourning the loss of a colleague, mentor and friend following the passing of longtime editor Jerry Fin...

It’s time once again for one of Okmulgee County’s most anticipated youth events. The 59th Annual Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show, where Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and 4-H students p...

Last week, multiple communities across eastern Oklahoma - including Henryetta, Cushing and Porter - experienced internet service disruptions after vandals deliberately damaged Optimum’s network infras...

The Preston Jump Rope Team is inviting the community to put their thinking caps on and support one of Preston’s most dynamic student programs with a lively Trivia Night Fundraiser set for Saturday, at...

In December, William Russell, Director of Accreditation and Compliance for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), traveled to New Orleans to serve as an auditor for the American Corre...

Charlcey Plummer should have been in high cotton. “In 2025, we grew the best cotton crop we’ve ever had,” said Plummer, an Oklahoma cotton grower whose family operation has weathered trade disputes, d...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week brings a refreshing burst of motivation, Aries. You’ll feel clarity around something that’s been lingering on your mind. Small victories stack quickly — celebrate them....

A Scottish university has completed what is believed to be the first-ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States. More than 150 years after they were taken, the Univ...

Residents interested in severe weather safety and community preparedness are invited to attend a Storm Spotter Training hosted by Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) in partnership with the Na...

Sponsoring organizations for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include p...

The Beggs Alumni Association has officially opened applications for its 2026 Alumni Scholarship, a long‑standing tradition aimed at supporting Beggs High School seniors as they take their next steps i...

OCEM will host Storm Spotter Training Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. at GCTC, located at 1100 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The free event will cover how to identify key features of severe storms.

A fun, family-friendly paint party is coming to Okmulgee next month, bringing creativity, community and a good cause together under one roof. Gallup’s Goodies, God’s Glory and TAOO’s Leadership Squad ...

4-H Youth Development Educators recently joined the OC Sharks at one of their meetings at First Baptist Church to help the group prepare for the upcoming Cupcake Wars set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the ...

Members from Lincoln, Okfuskee and Okmulgee counties came together Jan. 15 at the new Lincoln County Extension building in Chandler for an OHCE Tri-County Community Lessons workshop focused on practic...

For more than six decades, Billy Eugene Kirk built his life around hard work, faithfulness to family and a commitment to doing business the right way with what he says as honesty and perseverance. Now...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are unstoppable this week, Aries. Your famous pioneering spirit is magnified, giving you the green light for major breakthroughs. Take the lead in situations that excite you....

There were no fancy trucks in the beginning. No turnout gear. No formal training. Just five-gallon buckets, burlap sacks and neighbors who showed up. Chief Claude Stanke remembers it well. “Take the f...

The Preston Volunteer Fire Department continues to stand as a vital lifeline for the Preston community, providing fire and rescue services through the dedication of local volunteers who serve with com...