The Muscogee Nation Festival returns at the Claude Cox Omniplex June 20-29. Headlining entertainers include Ashley McBryde, The Marshall Tucker Band, Stoney LaRue and more. Don’t miss the fashion show...

David White of Okmulgee has been named the recipient of this year’s Oklahoma Pecan Grower Award, an honor recognizing individuals who show continued interest, effort and unselfish cooperation in suppo...

As food insecurity grows and grocery prices climb, Oklahoma State University Extension encourages the public to reduce food waste. Household food waste represents between 30% to 40% of all food waste ...

With at least five declared candidates jumping into Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial primary, and more likely to announce, public support for anyone in the flooded field from the state’s congressio...

Welcome to the 49th annual Muscogee Nation Festival! Each year, thousands gather at the Claude Cox Omniplex right here in Okmulgee for a weekend filled with activities celebrating the Muscogee people....

November 1, 1945 - June 12, 2025 Shirley Jean Brown, 79, a resident of Weleetka, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Henryetta. Shirley was born Thursday, November 1, 1945, in Chickasaw to Beedie ...

May 2, 1941 - June 15, 2025 James Allen “Jim” Suiter died June 15, 2025, in his hometown of Henryetta at the age of 84. Born on May 2, 1941, to the late Buster and Lorene (Yandle) Suiter, Jim was a li...

November 6, 1932 - June 17, 2025 Services are pending for Eugene F. Harjo, 92, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Henryetta.

January 21, 1961 - June 6, 2025 Troy Lynn Brownlee, 64, of Saginaw, Texas, died Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on January 21, 1961, in Okmulgee to Troy and Edna Mae Barnett. Memorial service took ...

May 7, 1941 - June 17, 2025 Beverly Ann Hold, a lifetime resident of Dustin, died June 17, 2025 at the age of 84. She was born May 7, 1941, in Dustin to Joe and Myrtle (Chisholm) Brown. Services will ...

March 26, 1947 - June 16, 2025 Andrew “Andy” Bealko III, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born March 26, 1947, in Uniontown, Penn. to the late Andrew Bea...

January 5, 1932 - June 16, 2025 Wanda L. McChesney was born January 5, 1932. She was called to home to be with her heavenly father on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Tulsa. The funeral service will be held ...

August 18, 1948 - June 18, 2025 Services are pending for Jean Ann Jones, 76, of Schulter, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Tulsa. Thomas Wilson June 17, 202...

Dorothy Whitfield, of Broken Arrow, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on August 9, 1934, in Henryetta, Dorothy was the cherished...

November 10, 1946 - June 14, 2025 Thomas R. McDonald, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on November ...

Marlanda JuJuan “Jack” Thompson was born May 11, 1966, to Brenda Thompson and Marland Holbert in Oklahoma City. He was better known as “Jack” to those who knew him. The name was given to him because h...

I got to thinking the other day about ideas we sometimes have that are totally wrong. Where we got our ideas, I’m not sure, but sometimes we find out that they aren’t based on reality. For example, I ...

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband was found dead in his home three months ago. He was a bitter man who never forgave me for leaving him. We were divorced for 30 years before his death and have two children and...

There is an interesting thing about vision. Once a person catches sight of a forward-looking hope or dream, they usually move toward it with only a tiny glimpse of additional things to follow. What th...

The July 4th holiday is an exciting time for citizens as they celebrate country, family and freedom. Skyline Fireworks, located at 799 W. 20th St. in Okmulgee, has been providing Okmulgee and the surr...