Lillie Mae Dixon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on January 4, 1932, and raised in Cou...

In the heart of our community, we talk about football games, local festivals, and town traditions with ease. But there are conversations that often remain unspoken, even though they are just as crucia...

Apprenticing through Practice. “Measure twice, cut once.” Carpenter-trainees know the phrase well. When setting out to cut a piece of lumber, the worker employs his time wisely, even when a few extra ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a man whose long-distance boyfriend of one year has a married female best friend. (She’s his boss.) She is also a tobacco-addicted narcissist who drinks a lot. They chat on the phone a...

The 2025 George and Evelyn Keefer Educators’ Hall of Fame induction ceremony will honor two East Central University alumni. The event will take place Thursday. Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. inside the Estep Mult...

A wave of spiritual revival is set to roll across Okmulgee County this September as a powerful lineup of pastors and evangelists prepare to gather under the big top for a weeklong Tent Revival, promis...

Greater Jones A.M.E Zion Chapel will hold a Fried Chicken & Gravy fundraiser to support its Christian Education program, specifically to help take youth to the “Elevate 2025” event in Baltimore. The f...

The Academy of Okmulgee’s Leadership Squad will host a Bingo Night Friday, Sept. 12, from 5-8 p.m. at the Rowe Family Life center, 302 S. Seminole Ave. in Okmulgee. Bring your friends, play fun games ...

1:30 a.m. - Hwy 75 & Loop 56 - RP advised of a three-vehicle accident. 2:50 p.m. - 9800 Block Hornbeam Rd. - RP advised a female subject assaulted her brother, stating she pulled into the driveway and...

CF-2025-00152 09/04/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Lay, Derek Thomas Assault & Battery with a Deadly Weapon CF-2025-00153 09/05/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Bunch, Michael Keith DUI Alcohol CF-2025-00154 09...

Monday: Breakfast: Biscuit, Gravy, Sausage Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Zucchini Coins (PS) Tuesday: Breakfast: Fruit Parfait, Bacon (PS), Fruit Bar (HS) Lunch: Nachos, Refried Beans (HS), Corn & Tomato & ...

The sanctuary at Eastside Baptist Church was alive with energy on Sunday, Aug. 31, as students led the congregation in worship for the annual Back to School program. This year’s theme, “Level Up,” res...

The Academy of Okmulgee (TAOO) rolled out something special this year - a Grandparents Parade to honor and celebrate the important role grandparents play in students’ lives. The event was held Sept. 5...

The Morris Lady Eagles soared past the Holdenville Lady Wolverines with an impressive 11-1 victory Tuesday evening. Behind the electric arm of Brooke Thomas and timely hitting from the Fixico sisters,...

Coach Ryan Hudson’s Preston Pirates baseball captured another championship trophy last week in the Cameron Tournament. Preston will host Okay on Friday at 2:45 p.m. The Preston Junior High Pirates gam...

The Beggs Lady Demons secured a convincing 13-3 victory over the Wetumka Lady Chieftains on Tuesday, powered by an outstanding offensive performance from Abby Yandell. Yandell drove in four runs on tw...

The Henryetta Lady Knights continued their impressive season with back-to-back shutout wins over Holdenville before falling in a slugfest to Prague. The week saw a mix of elite pitching, clutch hittin...

The Beggs Junior High football team put on a dominant display Monday night at home, cruising to a 31-6 victory over Okemah Junior High. From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, Beggs showcased a...

The Preston Lady Pirates and Preston Pirates showed no signs of slowing down as they delivered a week of strong performances both at the plate and in the circle, overwhelming their opponents in a seri...

The Morris Eagles opened their 2025 football season Sept. 5, falling to the Hartshorne Miners by a final score of 26-6. Despite a valiant second-half effort and a strong ground game led by senior runn...