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Beggs marching contest is Saturday
By Patrick Ford 
October 6, 2021
Lots of area schools will be traveling to the City of Beggs Saturday for the Band of Demons Annual Marching Invitational Contest. The Oct. 9th event begins at 8:30 a.m. Director Matt Caldwell stated t...
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County Commissioners Sale set for Oct. 18
By News Staff 
October 6, 2021
Okmulgee County Treasurer Vonna Lampkins, will auction off 27 parcels or tracts of land all situated in Okmulgee County to the highest bidder on Oct. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. The auction will be held a...
Four Year Anniversary
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Four Year Anniversary
By Patrick Ford 
October 6, 2021
An Okmulgee recovery program is celebrating four years of helping residents. Celebrate Recovery (CR), which meets each week at Jubilee Christian Center, will hold a celebration, graduation and gatheri...
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No action taken on extending burn ban
By Patrick Ford 
October 6, 2021
No action was taken on renewing a county burn ban during Monday’s meeting of the board of commissioners. A 7-day ban was issued last week, but with the area receiving rain, and a chance of more later ...
‘Bee the Change’
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‘Bee the Change’
By Melissa Heminover 
October 6, 2021
Okmulgee Main Street recently announced their latest mural project. “We are excited to let the community be part of this unique mural,” Executive Director Heather Sumner said. “The mural, ‘Bee the Cha...
Dragons ‘scorch’ Summit Christian in non-district finale
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Dragons ‘scorch’ Summit Christian in non-district finale
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
The Dewar Dragon varsity football team used a 40-point scoring output in the second half last Friday to record their latest win. The Dragons turned a 6-point halftime lead into a huge 32-point advanta...
Demons outduel Bulldogs in county battle
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Demons outduel Bulldogs in county battle
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
The Beggs Golden Demons remained unbeaten in district play in 2021 with a 38-14 victory over their county rivals, the Okmulgee Bulldogs, this past Friday night at historic Harmon Field in Okmulgee. Th...
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Pirates come up short in State bid
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
The Preston varsity baseball team will have to wait another season to snap their fall baseball state tournament appearance drought. The Pirates’ drought now stands at 16 following an 8-2 loss to the T...
Junior Bulldogs split with Shawnee
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Junior Bulldogs split with Shawnee
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
The Okmulgee Junior Football program hosted the Shawnee Wolves in Red Dirt League action this past Saturday at historic Harmon Field. The visitors took the middle two contests, while the host Junior B...
Knights falter against 2A champs
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Knights falter against 2A champs
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
The Henryetta Golden Knights were held scoreless for the first time in 2021 last Friday with a 44-0 loss to the visiting Metro Christian Patriots. The Knights were unable to find the end zone in a gam...
Sports
Lady Pirates falter in State bid
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
The Preston Lady Pirate fastpitch softball team saw their bid for a state tournament appearance in 2021 end with back-to-back losses last Thursday in Fairland. Last Thursday’s two-straight setbacks in...
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Dreams Dashed
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
The Morris Lady Eagles’ dreams of a fastpitch softball state tournament appearance in 2021 fell just short last Friday evening at Coalgate High School. The Lady Eagles’ bid for State ended with a 2-0 ...
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RELIGION
By News Staff 
October 6, 2021
St. Michael Catholic Church 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) God’s Wisdom The readings this Sunday Mass emphasized the Wisdom, not human wisdom but divine wisdom only God can give us if we know how to...
Caldwells celebrate 50th anniversary
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Caldwells celebrate 50th anniversary
By News Staff 
October 6, 2021
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caldwell, III of Okmulgee recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. On Oct. 3, 1971, 50 years ago, Deniece Fay Ross and Joseph Preston Caldwell, III said “I Do!” They met...
Abuse, alcohol cloud victim’s perception
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Abuse, alcohol cloud victim’s perception
By Dear Abby By Abigail Van Buren 
October 6, 2021
DEAR ABBY: For the last three years, I was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. I finally found the courage to leave. Throughout the time I was with my ex, I self-medicated with alco...
Accepting refugees a matter of life and death
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Accepting refugees a matter of life and death
By News Staff 
October 6, 2021
Around 1,800 Afghan refugees will arrive in Oklahoma in the days and weeks to come. That’s the thirdmost in the country, after only California (5,255) and Texas (4,481). Catholic Charities is the sole...
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Why do bad things happen to people?
By Kids Talk About God By Carey Kinsolving 
October 6, 2021
“God allows bad things so we can be different,” says Matthew, age 9. Matthew, aren’t there better ways of being different? “Some of the people are bad, and some are good,” says Grant, 8. Bad stuff hap...
Demons outduel Bulldogs in county battle – gallery
Demons outduel Bulldogs in county battle – gallery
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
Junior Bulldogs split with Shawnee – gallery
Junior Bulldogs split with Shawnee – gallery
By Larry Owen 
October 6, 2021
Gumbo Fest returns – gallery
Gumbo Fest returns – gallery
By Patrick Ford 
October 6, 2021
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen OHP Trooper
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
December 19, 2025
Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...
City zoning, property items approved
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City zoning, property items approved
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
The Okmulgee City Council conducted an extensive and multifaceted regular meeting Tuesday evening, addressing a wide range of city business that included zoning changes, infrastructure funding challen...
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Commissioners review District 3 road project bids
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...
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Property tax deadline extended
December 19, 2025
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...
Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
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Man faces felony animal cruelty charges
By Patrick Ford Editor 
December 19, 2025
A man is facing a felony charge of Cruelty to Animals following a disturbing incident reported Monday near the Okmulgee County Courthouse that drew immediate public attention and outrage. According to...
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