DEAR ABBY: My husband is going to be 70 next month. He is in good physical shape but has taken up smoking marijuana every day. He says he is addicted. I have told him how much I hate that he uses dope...

My friend Mark is a poster boy to love’s power. Abused and then abandoned by his drug-dependent parents, Mark afterward did the foster-care “tour.” Years later, languishing on city streets and in alle...

This article continues “Econ Dev 101,” a local series aimed at demystifying how economic development really works in a place like Okmulgee. -Over the past few months, we’ve explored key topics like wo...

The life we each live has an impact on others. Whether we realize it or not, we all influence those around us. It was English poet John Donne who penned, “No Man Is an Island,” and centuries later, Jo...

Monday: Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal Variety, Yogurt, Applesauce, Grape Juice Lunch: Corn Dog, Popcorn Shrimp, Hushpuppies, French Fries, Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Puddin...

10:40 a.m. - 6800 Block N. 150 Rd. - RP advised her soon-to-be ex came to her location and was yelling and slamming doors. 6:54 p.m. - 9th St. Woodlawn Dr. - RP advised of a traffic accident involving...

CF-2025-00124 08/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Schanks, Donald Lee, Jr. Falsely Personate Another to Create Liability CF-2025-00125 08/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Coleman, Blake Ryan Burglary - 3rd ...

Get ready, Okmulgee County! If you’re a fan of toe-tappin’ bluegrass tunes and lip-smackin’ chili, the 45th Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival in downtown Tahlequah is the perfect weekend getaway. Mark...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Darin Treyvon Miles, also known as “Elmo,” 21, of Okmulgee, has pleaded guilty to one count of Robbery in Indian Country,...

Two staff members at the Academy of Okmulgee are on a mission to teach students the skills, confidence and community-mindedness that will carry them into adulthood. Pre-K aide Kaci Sitton and special ...

A Cloudburst flooded the city this afternoon at 5 o’clock causing considerable damage in the business section by water running into the buildings. Water near Boerstler Wholesale house was said to have...

Sitting in her cozy Baptist Village apartment surrounded by family photos and mementos of a life well-lived, Mrs. Martha Love is quick to tell you she’s “nobody special.” But spend a few minutes liste...

The Morris Lady Eagles have opened their 2025 fast pitch season with solid play both at the plate and in the field, notching a decisive victory over the Okemah Lady Panthers. Morris began their season...

The Preston Lady Pirates launched their 2025-26 fastpitch softball campaign with an impressive 12-4 extra-inning road victory over the Pawhuska Lady Huskies on Tuesday, sparked by a dominant performan...

Beggs Public Schools will host their Demon Debut event at Tate Field Monday, Aug. 18. Set to begin at 7 p.m., this exciting evening offers fans a first look at the 2025 Golden Demons football team und...

Excitement is building as the thrill of Friday Night Lights for high school football returns soon. County squads began practice this week, including the Morris Eagles, under new Head Coach Jimmy Whitl...

The annual Beggs Tournament got underway Thursday, featuring a packed schedule of fast-paced games and strong competition among local and regional teams. The double-elimination event, with finals bein...

Okmulgee County’s high school softball teams opened their seasons this week with a slate of games that delivered everything from high-scoring comebacks to nail-biting pitching duels. The Beggs Lady De...

The Beggs Golden Demon and Morris Eagle football teams are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. Pictured is some of the action from this week’s preseason practices.

Authorities in Okmulgee County resumed their search efforts Tuesday for a woman who went missing over the weekend after a brief halt due to severe weather. Patretia Mathews, 71, was last seen in Brist...