The Okmulgee High School Lady Bulldogs, under Coach David Dunlap, will celebrate their senior players Monday during Senior Night. Pictured are OHS seniors Chalina Tyndall, Brylee Edlin and Dailyn John...

Congratulations to the Henryetta High School softball team seniors, who celebrated a district win over Morris on Senior Night. Pictured with the coaches are Rachel Burden, Serenity Rex and Ailanee Hic...

The 2025 Holdenville Blue and Gold Cross Country Meet brought together student-athletes from across Oklahoma. Representing Okmulgee County, runners from Henryetta, Dewar and Preston delivered standout...

Energy, excitement and elite-level stunts filled the arena this weekend as top cheerleading teams from across the region competed in the highly anticipated OSSAA Competitive Cheer Regionals. Held at t...

The Beggs Lady Demons left it all on the field Tuesday night, showing determination and steady defense in a 14-3 battle against Chandler. While the scoreboard tilted in Chandler’s favor, the Lady Demo...

On Sept. 5, Payne County District Judge Michael Kulling heard arguments in an ongoing case about a handful of teenagers who want to play basketball. “This court is a strong believer that athletic ende...

The Beggs Junior High Golden Demons continued their unbeaten run Monday night with a dominant 21-0 shutout win over the visiting Henryetta Knights. A fast start and a suffocating defensive effort help...

The spirit of Bulldog Pride will be on full display this Friday as Okmulgee Public Schools hosts its 2025 Homecoming celebration. With the crowning ceremony, pep assembly, ribbon cutting and a parade ...

A tragic dog attack that occurred in a wooded area of east Okmulgee has left a 31-year-old woman with life-altering injuries, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okmulgee Police Department (OPD)...

The City of Morris is gearing up for a spectacular Saturday of community events this Saturday, Sept. 27, with something for everyone- from vintage car lovers and bargain hunters to BBQ fans and hometo...

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) recently underwent a reaccreditation audit conducted by the American Correctional Association (ACA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in ...

The Okmulgee Board of Education wrestled with one of the most emotional and costly issues in recent memory this week, ultimately voting unanimously to demolish the century- old Okmulgee High School bu...

Homecoming Week is in full swing at Beggs High School as students, faculty, alumni and community members come together to celebrate the spirit, pride, and tradition of being a Beggs Demon. The festivi...

The pride of the Tigers roars once again as the Dunbar High School Class of 1965 prepares to celebrate its 60th reunion this weekend. Alumni and community members are invited to take part in events sp...

Compass Assembly of God will host a spaghetti dinner Friday, Sept. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, 13425 OK-56 Loop in Okmulgee. The meal will be $5 and will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, d...

• The first case of the West Nile Virus in Okmulgee County in the summer of 2015 was officially confirmed by the Okmulgee County Health Department, encouraging residents and neighbors to take extra pr...

“The Bible is like a magnet and the people are attracted to it,” says Angel, 12. “We all have a choice to stay in the darkness or be saved and go to the light.” Wherever you find the Bible widely read...

Proverbs 11:21 - Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free. Flip Wilson, if memory serves, was the one who said the title words, and it was pretty fu...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Partnerships require extra attention this week, Aries. Focus on clear communication and mutual understanding. Compromise will lead to positive outcomes in all situations. TAURUS ...

Alyssa Sue King, age 11, of Beggs, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. Born Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Tulsa with her twin sister Adalyn, Alyssa was a joyful fifth grader at Beggs Middle School, ...