News on 6 Anchor Lori Fullbright recently made a return visit to Okmulgee, as she visited the Be Active Live Longer Group (B.A.L.L.) at First Baptist Church. Her Personal Safety Class has benefitted r...

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lakota Lancaster grew up far from the ocean in rural Okmulgee, but now his work supports U.S. Navy missions and protects American interests worldwide. From a ...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

As we enter the eighth week of the 2026 session, the legislative process has reached a pivotal juncture. Committee work on Senate bills was completed in early March, and two weeks of floor debates hav...

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Fish Fry fundraiser each Friday through March 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1004 W. Gentry in Henryetta.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometime this week you may discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you have, Aries. Embrace this new aspect of your identity and put it to good use. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This ...

September 28, 1955 - March 15, 2026 Services are pending for Jonas Wayne Lewis, 70, of Tucson, Ariz., who passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Tucson. Jonas was born September 28, 1955, in Claremore...

April 27, 1987 - March 18, 2026 Demarco Herron, 38, died on Wednesday morning, March 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Services are pending with Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee.

November 15, 1939 - March 17, 2026 John Anderson Kerr was born November 15, 1939, in Dewar to Thomas and Juanita (Crosby) Kerr. He passed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home. A gravesid...

August 6, 1931 - March 16, 2026 Services for Augustine “Tina” Jimboy- McNac will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah, with the interment following...

July 26, 1951 - March 10, 2026 Walter Leoan “Leon” Lawrence was born on July 26, 1951, to Willie Lee Lawrence and Gloria Smith Lawrence in Okmulgee. Leon grew up surrounded by family, community and fa...

December 28, 1969 - March 16, 2026 Charles Leon Slinker Jr., 56, a resident of Mounds, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, in Tulsa. Charles was born December 28, 1969, to Grace Marie Brown and Charle...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our early 60s. For the last five years, we have been having some great fun. We dress up, role-play and invite friends to join us from time to time. It has been wonde...

There are a number of benefits of fever to the human body. It is usually a wakeup call alerting us to check the reason for the fever, and it is not often a welcome sign. Spiritually speaking, however,...

“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”* Live as Jesus did. Could this mean engaging spiritual practices and pushing into the kinds of habits that Jesus commonly gave himself to? The a...

• Police closed another lingering case after arresting three young men linked to a break‑in at a local hardware store. Investigators tied them to the crime through fingerprints and later connected the...

Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Applesauce Lunch: Corndog, Honey Maple Roasted Carrots, Pears Wednesday: Breakfast: Muffin Variety, Banana Lunch: Tangerine Chicken, Fried Rice, ...

It was family and team effort Tuesday, as the Okmulgee Lions Club held their Pancake Day. As a special treat in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, green pancakes were served. Members and even their family as...

7:43 a.m. - 1400 Block N. Kern Ave. - RP advised someone ran through their fence and destroyed it. 10:02 a.m. - 100 Block N. Taft Ave. - RP advised someone stole their RV. 2:49 p.m. - Hwy 62 & N. 330 ...

Residents of Beggs will have an opportunity to freshen up their properties and dispose of unwanted items during the upcoming Beggs Clean Up Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m...