DEWAR — If Waurika arrived in Dewar believing its playoff win last week had sparked new life, the Dragons wasted no time reminding the Eagles who still rules Class B-1. Behind an explosive offense, a ...

A bright mural of encouraging words now greets passersby along Main Street in Beggs - a colorful invitation to a new kind of space where imagination, healing and family connection come together. Insid...

The Preston Pirates proved why they are a force to be reckoned with, capturing the Oktaha Tournament championship this past weekend with a series of electrifying performances. From long balls to clutc...

Aug. 22, 2025 - Photos courtesy of Tiffany Bell Season Opens Friday, Sept. 29th at Verdigris, 7 p.m.

The excitement is building as Henryetta prepares for its annual Labor Day Celebration, set for Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. Organizers have packed multiple days with activities for all ages, from carnival...

Patrick Ford, News Editor Okmulgee High School students will begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the C.A.A.T. (formerly Eastside Elementary) campus after structural issues at the historic OHS buildi...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners focused on property management during their regular meeting on Monday, July 21, with a detailed discussion regarding parcels acquired by the county after the...

Both waiting for 7+ months, neither have received a single application - but together, we can find their forever families. It’s been a while since our last Pet Pals column, and we’ve missed you! The l...

E. Dayle James OHP Baker 52 - Okmulgee County 10 has finished his watch. E. Dayle James, of Okmulgee, was born in Muskogee, OK, June 21, 1948 to Kenneth Edward James and Maxine (Elsey) James. He passe...

Still living a life full of purpose and love at the age of 74, Dan Anderson has spent his years building a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to family and community. Born on March 27, 1951, in ...

The Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) is set to launch a major infrastructure project at the Okmulgee Business Complex (OBC), marking a major step in revitalizing a historic site and drivin...

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...

When Josh Crutchmer, a proud Okmulgee native and New York Times editor, says he hasn’t lost his “Okmulgee state of mind,” you can believe it. That hometown heartbeat shows up in every part of his stor...

If you’ve ever misplaced your keys, needed a bandaid, felt lost in life, or just needed someone to look you in the eye and say, “You’ve got this,” there’s a good chance that person was a woman. And, i...

Okmulgee residents, business leaders, and educators came together on February 27 at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) to celebrate a major step forward in the city’s digital tr...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is reviewing very serious allegations from Okmulgee High School. Complaints received via OSDE’s Awareity reporting system have raised concerns pertain...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), under the leadership of Sheriff Eddy Rice and Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, have released its comprehensive statistics for 2024. Sheriff Rice, now in his f...

An extensive remodeling project is nearing completion at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. Following the overhaul and addition of new amenities in the main courtroom, Courtroom 1, on the third floor of ...

The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m. According to Dr. Ann Alexander, ...