Christmas is a time for parties and get togethers! Growing up, I remember Christmas Eve at Granny’s house with the whole family gathered to celebrate. We would bring finger foods and drinks and sing c...

The Federal Communications Commission has updated its national broadband service map with a detailed list of internet providers available at both household and business locations. The Oklahoma Broadba...

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club program was the annual joint Rotary-Lions meeting for Pie Bingo, where 12 lucky winners won a Coleman’s pie. These joint meetings are always a fun time of sharing and ban...

What a “Christmas” coincidence! This story is one that was first published in the Little Rock “Baptist Trumpet” on December 12, 2018, and a month later in the “Missouri Missionary Baptist.” In the 193...

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) received a $75,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS) to continue its historic survey of All-Black towns in Oklahoma. African Americans who settle...

Green Country Technology Center recently hosted a Service Award Celebration with staff, recognizing those who reached important milestones in their careers with the center. Recognized for their years ...

Oklahoma Watch and reporter Whitney Bryen are suing the City of Tulsa seeking details of an incident that resulted in the violent arrest of a woman in the throes of a mental health crisis. Bryen reque...

A Texas developer canceled plans for a $1.5 billion hydroelectric storage project in this southeast Oklahoma river community last week, citing protests from 200 residents and opposition from the Choct...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce announces several events that will be coming in the first of the new year. The first Legislative Forum for 2023 will be held at the Mabrey Meeting Room, Jan. 6 at 8 a....

When cattlemen and women gather in Oklahoma City for Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 1-16, 2023, to showcase and market their elite cattle genetics, they will also have three opportunities to receive their...

OSU Institute of Technology’s 223rd graduating ceremony included more than 250 industry-bound graduates ready to begin their careers. The commencement was held on December 16 in Covelle Hall on the OS...

Several Dewar Dragon varsity football players received postseason honors recently. A total of 12 Dragon players were named to the District B-5 All-District Team, while four were named to the annual Ok...

Since the beginning of the 21st Century, the varsity football programs at Beggs and Dewar hold the two longest playoff appearance streaks in Okmulgee County. The Beggs Golden Demons hold the record fo...

National hunting and conservation groups expressed dismay as a landmark wildlife conservation bill failed in last-minute negotiations to include it in the year-end omnibus spending bill late Monday. D...

Cornerstone Foursquare Church “Cornerstone Foursquare is a place to celebrate and anticipate the birth of Jesus this Christmas seaon,” pastor Mickey Baldwin said. “Celebrating Christmas is a holy time...

A proclamation honoring the late Everett Horn was read during Tuesday’s meeting of the Okmulgee City Council. The resolution of appreciation recognized Horn’s outstanding service. Horn joined the city...

OSUIT is pursuing a grant opportunity to revitalize the nearly two miles of campus walking trails. A community meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Community input will aid...