Jackie Odell Todd, age 86, of Okmulgee, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on October 16, 1938, Jackie lived a full and adventurous life defined by hard work, deep passions and an enduring ...

July 14, 1973 - June 30, 2025 Jessica Renee Taylor, of Dustin, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 51. She was born on July 14, 1973, in Talihina to her parents, Julie Jo (B...

May 22, 1950 - June 27, 2025 Lou Ella Franklin, 75, of Morris, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, in Tulsa. The daughter of Dallas and Donna Harrington, she was born Monday, May 22, 1950. Graveside se...

July 14, 1938 - June 20, 2025 Rosa Etta Johnson, affectionately known as “Rosie,” of Tulsa, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 14, 1938, in Okmulgee, Rosie lived a...

It was about 1954, near Christmas, and my Grandma and Grandpa Willis from Oklahoma were visiting us in California. Grandpa Willis wasn’t my real Grandpa. He had married my Grandma after she divorced m...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for 12 years. We have a beautiful family - a 12-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son. My husband is not close with his side of the family. We a...

Dehydration is a common yet preventable condition that poses a significant health risk for older adults, particularly those living in long-term care facilities. It can lead to serious complications su...

Fireworks are easy to find, with big tents, warehouse outlets, and other retail fireworks stores lining major roads in towns across the country, especially around the 4th of July. But fireworks are po...

When your mind reaches back to a Fourth of July weekend that is six or seven decades past the memory, details may come in at less than razor sharp focus. But, some events in life feature just enough d...

In 1883, the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wrote these words: “Have you not heard of that Madman who lit a lantern in the bright morning hours, ran to the marketplace and cried incessantly: ‘...

12:39 a.m. - 700 Block Emerson Dr. - RP advised of an assault. 3:11 a.m. - Cherry Rd. - RP advised of a single-vehicle accident. 12:57 p.m. - 15700 Block Hwy 52 - RP advised of a motorcycle accident w...

1:21 a.m. - Martin Luther King Dr. - RP advised their intoxicated son was walking down the road. 5:05 a.m. - 1000 Block S. Alabama Ave. - RP advised of a verbal altercation between a male and female s...

As the 2025-26 school year approaches, school districts across Okmulgee County are gearing up not only with curriculum and classrooms, but also with revitalized athletic programs led by a fresh crop o...

From a humble beginning at a small Oakdale school in Okmulgee, a handful of Muscogee citizens began the task of reawakening what was once the most powerful tribal government. A four-part series of lec...

Please be advised that all Okmulgee City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Emergency service operations, police and fire depart...

The City of Okmulgee is set to host one of Oklahoma’s most anticipated Independence Day celebrations with its 15th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, July 4, at the Okmulgee Municipal Park. This...

Enjoying breakfast at Kirby’s Cafe in downtown Okmulgee earlier this week and already showing their patriotic spirit were regulars O.C., Johnny, Allen and Mike. Okmulgee’s Fireworks Extravaganza is Fr...

The annual Muscogee Festival drew thousands of people to Okmulgee last week as the Tribe celebrated their rich and historic heritage. Crowds enjoyed a variety of sports, music, food and cultural event...

On the 4th of July, 1939, a young man named O.K. (Oscar Kasper) Staudt, a jeweler by trade, arrived in Okmulgee and reported to work. He came all the way from Fredericksburg, Texas where he learned hi...

Editor’s Note: In the article from Wednesday, June 25, edition, the initial days of distribution for Tuesday and Thursday were incorrect. They have been updated to reflect the correct days of Monday a...