We were raking up the leaves in the front yard. Mixed in with the leaves was an abundance of acorns. My wife, in a moment of frustration, blurted out, “Where did all these acorns come from?” Chuckling...

It’s November people! The years go so fast! With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I thought I would take some common sides for Thanksgiving dinner and use them in new ways just in case you are tired ...

Both young and old enjoyed the various Halloween holiday events around Okmulgee, including Scare Off the Square at the Claude Cox Omniplex on Friday and Trick or Treating at downtown businesses Saturd...

Joseph Morgan, a seventh grader from Twin Hills Public School, pictured with Katina Holland, drew a unique advertisement rendering for Simple Simons Pizza. Mia Rodriguez, a seventh grader from Twin Hi...

Dodge Brawl returns Saturday evening to Brock Gym. The fundraiser event, sponsored by Neal’s Furniture, begins at 6 p.m. The general public is invited to attend and admission is $1 which includes one ...

Ella Cox, 2021 graduate of Morris High School, was recently awarded a $200 scholarship from the members of the Prairie Bell Home & Community Education organization. Ella is the daughter of John and Je...

Local entrepreneurs Sheri Newport and Buffy Gaither, owners of 2 Broke Girlz, are the newest tenants in the former Dowry location on the Square in downtown Okmulgee. The pair say their goal is to supp...

Okmulgee Street crews began hanging lights across Main Street Monday. Okmulgee Main Street Executive Director Heather Sumner says she is excited to see the lights going up. “I love seeing our downtown...

Some county voters will begin deciding this week on who will be the County Commissioner for District 3 in a Special General Election. Early voting begins Thursday, Nov. 4. Tuesday, Nov. 9 is the elect...

The annual Dripping Springs Rendezvous returns next weekend to Okmulgee. Each November, re-enactors travel just outside of Okmulgee for a weekend experience that relives the 1800s. The Dripping Spring...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office is asking for help locating the owners of some horses found east of Okmulgee. If you believe these horses are yours, contact the Sheriff ’s Office to provide a de...

Oct. 31 was retirement day for long-time State Farm Agent Jon Giddings. On Friday, family, friends and clients, along with the new agent, joined Jon and wife Lawanna for a celebration of 41 years of s...