“Jesus is the Word because through him all things are made,” says Jonathan, 8. “What he said became. Through the words of Jesus, the Earth and man were made. So, he is the Word.” When we read, “In the...

1 Chronicles 21:8-12 - Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by doing this. Now, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.” The Lord said to Gad, David...

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the Delivering for America Plan have driven away customers through a combination of sky-high rate in...

It’s time to saddle up for some family fun, as the Wonderfully Made Therapy Group (WMTG) hosts its first-ever rodeo-themed party this Friday, June 27, at their location at 115 E. 6th Street in Okmulge...

History was made Sunday night under the electric lights of Paycom Center as a wave of emotion, grit and redemption lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA Championship in franchise history...

Sports events have already begun for the 2025 Muscogee Nation Festival, which officially begins Thursday. Last weekend, softball, tennis and basketball tournaments took place around the area and more ...

Oklahoma public schools have weathered significant challenges to keeping student numbers up. The coronavirus pandemic. Private school vouchers. Shifting demographics. Districts such as Tuskahoma are w...

A $74 million deal to outsource Oklahoma’s prison food service operations to the Trinity Services Group was voided after fewer than four weeks. Aramark, a competing bidder, filed a protest with the Of...

The Okmulgee City Council gathered for its regular meeting on Monday, June 17, in council chambers at City Hall, opening with full attendance and a spirit of unity. Mayor Mickey Baldwin welcomed counc...

A neglected downtown alleyway in Okmulgee is set for a major makeover, thanks to a newly awarded AARP Community Challenge grant. The funding will help Okmulgee Main Street transform the underutilized ...

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is actively investigating an attempted cattle theft that occurred recently in the Twin Hills area. According to Sheriff Eddy Rice, unknown suspects cut thr...

The winner of the new recliner from Burnett Furniture of Henryetta is Brayden Buss. He is pictured with his wife Lauren and baby Judson, and found out there is plenty of room for Fielder, Nora and Wya...

Okmulgee County Emergency Management is closely monitoring rising water levels along the Deep Fork River, as the river is forecast to crest at 23 feet near Webster Road by Saturday, signaling the pote...

The Okmulgee community will gather on Friday, June 27, to celebrate an educator, mentor, and community leader as Tim Taylor, agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Okmulgee High School, pre...

Glenda Adams and Clifton Redfearn are celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 20. The couple were united in marriage on June 20, 1975, at First Christian Church in Okmulgee. Clifton is a proud Vietna...

Buckle up for faithfilled fun this summer, as First United Methodist Church of Okmulgee invites local children to hop aboard for Vacation Bible School 2025, themed “Road Trip - On the Go with God.” Se...

Dear Editor, Thank you for your write-ups and the publicizing of our First Baptist Church-South 15th Annual Car Show for 2025! Thank you surrounding communities for coming out and cordially participat...

• Okmulgee School superintendent Tod Williams and the school board faced some difficult discussions due to diminishing financial support from the state and a declining enrollment. • The Muscogee (Cree...

The engines are revving, the chrome is gleaming and the countdown is on for one of the most exciting community events of the summer. The 9th annual Harlan Ford Car Show rolls into town Saturday, June ...

The Okmulgee Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on June 10, in the John Barksdale Board Room at the administration building. The meeting began with a roll call and the approval of the...