Property taxes, teacher retirement and Oklahoma’s growing budget challenges were among the topics discussed Friday when state lawmakers met with Okmulgee residents during a legislative forum hosted by...

In the aftermath of the recent tornado that caused significant damage across the Beggs community and forced school closures, a national nonprofit organization is stepping in to provide support and a s...

Wednesday, March 18, 12-1 p.m. WorkReady Okmulgee, 100 W. 7th Street The job fair will provide exclusive access to credible remote employers and information about opportunities available to Oklahoma j...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

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.

At first, it is easy to notice the warmth in Gabrielle “Gabby” Clark’s apartment at Baptist Village in Okmulgee. There is the easy conversation. The laughter. The stories that wander from summer camps...

Financial oversight, infrastructure improvements and administrative matters dominated discussion during the Beggs City Council meeting held Monday evening, March 9, at Beggs City Hall. Council members...

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 ...

April 13, 1938 - February 24, 2026 Maxine Lee Hinshaw, 87, of Edmond, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a short illness. She was one of six children born to the late Thomas and Sylvie...

October 18, 1999 - March 5, 2026 Amy Nichole Maxey, 26, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Okmulgee. She was born on October 18, 1999, in Paris, Texas to Jarvis Maxey and Nancy (Osborne) Maxey. Amy will...

September 10, 1949 - March 8, 2026 Services are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home for Thomas Patterson, who passed away March 8, 2026.

March 13, 1971 - March 10, 2026 Services are pending for Deborah Ann Garrett- Thomas, 54, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Tulsa.

April 9, 1969 - March 9, 2026 Services are pending for John “Tony” Anthony Sprouse, 56, of Aurora, Colo., with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Aurora, Colo.

December 23, 1933 - March 7, 2026 Martha Charlena Dunlap, 92, of Beggs, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1933, to Lovena and Nealy Minyard. A graveside service wi...

October 4, 1924 - March 10, 2026 Hazel Yvonne Saunders was born on October 4, 1924, to John Barney Lockhart and Cora Runyan Lockhart, on her daddy’s birthday at Middle Creek, a small community south o...

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Wade,” and I were expecting our first child and couldn’t wait to tell the news to our family and friends. But my boyfriend can’t keep a secret, and before we told our parents...

We were in Colorado. We were raising funds so we could go to Brazil as missionaries. The home office of the Missionary Board said we couldn’t go until we had raised support for our first four years th...

As the 2026 spring season rolls in, many cattle producers are beginning to make plans for buying bulls and preparing for annual breeding seasons. Buying a bull isn’t a small decision … At maturity, bu...

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.* We can be tempted to think that spiritual disciplines like solitude...

Let me say, “Jesus loves you, but I’m His favorite,” and you say, “Oh, Bro. Randy, how arrogant and how ignorant!” Well, this witty phrase has been around for quite some time, but I was reminded of it...