The Morris Public Schools Board of Education convened on March 10 for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a variety of financial, academic and personnel matters. The board approved several key age...

The Okmulgee Lions Club Pancake Day fundraiser is next Tuesday, March 18, from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Seminole Ave. Contact your local Lions Club member for $10 tickets o...

Residents of Okmulgee County interested in serving their community through conservation efforts will have the opportunity to run for a seat on the Okmulgee County Conservation District Board of Direct...

Okmulgee residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Okmulgee Beautiful Week, a community-wide initiative set for April 20-26. The event aims to promote cleanliness, sustai...

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

This free event is packed with expert speakers, networking opportunities and valuable resources designed to help small business owners succeed. Attendees will gain insights from a small business panel...

Braden Ramirez, a senior at Morris High School, paged for Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, March 10-13, at the State Capitol. Braden is the son of Javier and Pandee Ramirez of Okmulgee. House pages r...

The Preston Jump Rope Team will hold a showcase fundraiser Friday, March 14 at the Jim Waller Event Center, 10165 Pringey Ave. in Preston. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance will follow ...

Luv Ford honored two Morris High School seniors recently as Athletes of the Week. Pictured with Missy Nash of Luv Ford are MHS football player Jackson Casey (above) and MHS softball player Fire Clark ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are in a leadership position this week, whether you realize it or not. Your confidence may inspire others to follow your lead. Just be sure not to micromanage. TAURUS ...

June 13, 1969 - March 5, 2025 A celebration of life for Thomas Daniel “Danny” Ladner will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Thomas Daniel Lad...

December 30, 1956 - March 9, 2025 Services are pending with Integrity Funeral Service for Harry Earnest Hinesley, who passed away March 9, 2025.

June 15, 1954 - March 10, 2025 James (Jim) Frederick Barfield, 70, of Okmulgee, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025. Jim was born on June 15, 1954, to Harry Elwyn Barfield and Mildred Bea...

February 21, 1948 - March 11, 2025 Mary Westrope died March 11, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 21, 1948, in Ft. Towson, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lois (Fennell) Winters. Mar...

April 29, 1954 - March 11, 2025 Amanda Narvonna Barnett, a member of the Okemah community, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 70, in Weleetka. Born on April 29, 1954, in Hanna, Amanda was th...

January 7, 1965 - March 10, 2025 Funeral service for Mary Lavern Henneha will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. at High Spring Indian Baptist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Hol...

October 24, 1952 - March 10, 2025 Sylvia J. Sanford, age 72, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by family. Sylvia has chosen cremation. The ...

June 12, 1967 - March 7, 2025 Victor Dwayne Talton was born June 12, 1967, in Tokyo, Japan. He was one of six children born to Tommy and Vonda Talton. A homegoing service is scheduled Saturday, March ...

August 3, 1946 - March 9, 2025 Jerry Leon Meyer passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 78. Surrounded by his loving family, Jerry left this world as he had lived, surrounded by...

February 5, 1947 - February 16, 2025 Larry D. Neal passed away after a lengthy illness at home with his wife Teresa at his side on February 16, 2025, at the age of 78. Larry was born on February 5, 19...