National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 0730 will meet at 11 a.m. at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. across the street from Walmart in Henryetta, on Thursday, Dec. 8. The C...

Human beings are God’s creatures of “Again.” “That eating joint was great, let’s visit again! What a piece of music ... can I hear it again? You liked the rodeo? We’ll go again!” Okmulgee’s pond-turne...

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 30 years has always made me feel like I wasn’t good enough for him. He would flirt with other women and say things to me about an ex-girlfriend he broke up with before marryin...

I’m figuring that the vast majority of the readers of my articles easily finished the old saying I’m using for this article. For the younger reader the whole saying is: “The watched pot never boils.” ...

What do you like to do? I mean, what is the kind of thing that brings you peace, joy, relaxation, and fulfillment when you do it? I’m a pastor. Never in my childhood or youth would I have ever dreamed...

It’s officially December. I can’t believe the year is almost over already. It’s crazy how fast the years fly by. As we begin this last month of 2022, I just want to remind you all life is precious. Ch...

All of us probably have seen programs on television which feature houses that experience an “extreme makeover.” It is always quite interesting to see the total difference in a house that has undergone...

Okmulgee High School Drama students will perform at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th Street, next week. Under the direction of Mr. Nicholas Teague, the OHS Drama department presents the one act play “R...

Veteran and post member Pete Rogers has been researching the early history of the post and will be providing a brief history over the next few months in advance of the 100 year celebration. According ...

This week, students from county schools were on the Green Country Technology Center campus for the ‘Winter Wonderland’ themed campus tours. Students met with instructors as well as current GCTC studen...

The Wilson varsity basketball program came away with a split decision Tuesday evening against the visiting Summit Christian Eagles and Lady Eagles. The Lady Tigers suffered their first loss of the 202...

Cornerstone Foursquare Church “Cornerstone Foursquare is a place to celebrate Christmas - Jesus’ Birth,” pastor Mickey Baldwin said. “My wife Marcie Baldwin and I want to celebrate Christmas with you ...

Okmulgee Main Street’s Festival of Lights Christmas Parade is coming to downtown on Dec. 8., bringing all the lights and sounds of the holiday season. The theme for Thursday’s 2022’s parade is “Unwrap...

Eight Oklahoma high schools, including three from Okmulgee County, will converge on the Tiger Den at Wilson (Henryetta) High School next week to compete in the annual Wilson Tiger Classic basketball t...

The Schulter varsity basketball program earned a pair of double- digit home wins Wednesday afternoon. The home-opening sweep came against the visiting Chieftains and Lady Chieftains of Graham-Dustin H...

The Morris Eagles and Okmulgee Bulldogs met for the second time in a span of 25 days Tuesday evening in Morris. The two county athletic programs closed out the 2022 football regular season November 4 ...

The girls varsity basketball teams from Morris and Okmulgee opened their 2022-2023 seasons against one another Tuesday evening at the Don Shoemake Fieldhouse in Morris. The host Morris Lady Eagles cam...

James Thompson, president of Thompson Pump Co. presents a check to Leman Lewis, owner of the former Black Hospital, now called Landmark for All Generations. Thompson approached Lewis recently and offe...

OSU Institute of Technology celebrated its new, state-of-the-art eSports Arena with a grand opening reception on Nov. 29. The space features more than a dozen gaming PCs and consoles, allowing student...

A special tribute in honor of Everett O. Horn Sr. was presented to his family during Thursday’s meeting of the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority board. OCCJA Executive Director Shannon Clark ...