For most of us, the thought of dying every day does not strike us as very appealing. At least, initially. I was young when the term “fool’s gold” entered my vocabulary. While playing outside one day, ...

Students in Oklahoma experience housing instability at a higher percentage than the national average. That contributes to the state’s chronic absenteeism rates, with evictions being linked to a decrea...

8:16 a.m. - 13600 Block Buttercup St. - RP requested to file a report in reference to someone destroying their mailbox the previous night. 11:55 a.m. - 3300 Block Belcher Rd. - RP advised her neighbor...

CF-2025-00109 07/10/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Humphrey, Braeden Wayne Endangering Others While Eluding/Attempting to Elude Officer CF-2025-00110 07/11/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Palacios, Rafael Unau...

GABRIELLE SPENCER-GINN BEGGS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Beggs Alumni Banquet once again proved that when you gather good-hearted people with hometown pride, the results are unforgettable. The Alumni Assoc...

• 1st National Conference to attend and compete • 1 high school student • 7 middle school students • 16 different competition events • 2 National Semifinalist teams (Top 12 in the nation x 2) • 1 Gold...

Community members recently gathered for the “Dog Days of Summer” celebration at Okmulgee VFW Post 1189. The event brought residents and their four-legged companions for a day packed with fun, games an...

The spirit of service and celebration filled the room at the most recent Lions Club meeting held Tuesday, as members gathered to honor outgoing leadership and officially install a new slate of officer...

The Dewar Dragons basketball program is opening its doors for a special skills development event this Friday, inviting boys and girls from surrounding areas to participate in a focused gym session cen...

The lights of Tate Field will shine bright on Monday, Aug. 18, as the Beggs Golden Demons host their Demon Debut event. Set to begin at 7 p.m., this exciting evening offers fans a first look at the 20...

The Beggs Lady Demons softball team kicked off practice earlier this week and will play their first scrimmage next week. The Lady Demons are led by new Head Coach Cody Pair, who will be assisted by Je...

The 2025-26 Preston Cheer squads had an exceptional cheer camp experience. Both the high school and middle school teams refined their skills and established a solid team foundation. Coaches Reed and T...

The sound of hooves pounding, bulls bucking and crowds cheering is set to return to the McIntosh County Fairgrounds as the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce prepares to launch the first official Chamber-hos...

Can you guess it? Or, has your job, your schedule, your finances, your family or your health made you forget? This is an important time of year for you and your family. Sometimes, we get in so deep wi...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is kicking of the new school year with its annual Back to School Bash, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the GCTC campus, located at 1100 OK-56 Lo...

The community is invited to once again join the 9th annual Okmulgee County Prayer Walk, which will be held Saturday. Aug. 2, beginning at 9 a.m. The Prayer Walk will begin at Okmulgee High School’s Br...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is leading an active homicide investigation following a deadly shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of July 12 in Okmulgee. Just after mi...

The Okmulgee Public Library’s Summer Reading Program delighted young audiences with the thrilling Colorful Circus show last week and now looks ahead to a wild Red Dirt Reptiles event on Wednesday. The...

The City of Okmulgee will proudly honor its combat-wounded veterans and officially become a Purple Heart City during a special ceremony scheduled Saturday, July 19, at First Baptist Church, 311 W. 5th...

City officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and members of the community gathered on July 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the newly improved Black Jack Camping Area near Lake Okmulgee. The...