Congratulations to the new 2025-26 Mvskoke Royalty, Miss Muscogee Nation Aholoce Deere and Jr. Miss Muscogee Nation Mia Powell. The new royalty are pictured with Principal Chief David Hill and Second ...

A Flood Warning has been issued for the Deep Fork River near Beggs, with the National Weather Service predicting minor flooding to begin Tuesday evening and continue through early Friday morning. Acco...

With Independence Day festivities approaching, the City of Okmulgee has once again opened the window for residents to obtain permits for setting off fireworks within city limits. The $20 permit is a r...

Downtown Okmulgee will come alive with color, music and community pride, as residents gather to celebrate Juneteenth in a special event. The celebration, led by community organizer Rev. Marcus Jeffrey...

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has approved the Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) purchase of the Green Country Power Plant, a 795 MW natural gasfired generation facility located i...

The City of Okmulgee will host another Trash-Off Day this Saturday, allowing residents to dispose of eligible waste at no cost on select dates throughout the year. The initiative is open exclusively t...

Poverty is deeply woven into the fabric of Oklahoma history. Whether it is the result of tornadoes and dust bowls, oil industry booms and busts, a never-ending stream of bad guys or a century of ugly ...

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

Carson Baptist Church will host a Vacation Bible Study June 9-13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day for children ages 4-17.

Lawmakers from both parties said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s budget would put care for millions of Native Americans at risk should the government shut down. The Indian Health Service, which...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This is a terrific time to get a grasp on your inner emotions and thoughts, Aries. You may feel extra sensitive and loving towards others, especially your partner. TAURUS – Apr 2...

August 10, 1970 - June 5, 2025 Ivey Lenore Siau, 54, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home in Henryetta. Ivey was born August 10, 1970, in Alexandria, La. to Amilee(...

March 3, 1928 - May 23, 2025 Maydell Jean Osborne, age 97, certified nursing aide and resident of Morris, died Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tulsa surrounded by family. A service of memory is scheduled Sat...

Alta Mae Holloway, a longtime resident of Preston, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025, at her home. She Was 100 years old. Alta Mae was born May 12, 1925, in Okmulgee County to Everett and Mollie (Lane)...

July 5, 1952 - June 5, 2025 Pamela Jo (Bennight) Elmore, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away June 5, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 72. She was born Saturday, July 5, 1952, in Okmulgee to Joe D. Bennig...

March 25, 1956 - June 5, 2025 Wilford “Foster” Bradley, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Foster was born March 25, 1956, to Wilburn “Mitchell” Bradley and ...

December 31, 1988 - June 5, 2025 Richard Kyle Clason was born December 31, 1988, in Okmulgee to Jennifer (Cummings) Munholland and Rob Guynes. He passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Tulsa. Funeral ...

DEAR ABBY: I lost my wife of 20 years four months ago after a prolonged illness. I retired at 62 and became her primary caretaker. The job of caretaker is endless and stressful, and yet rewarding. A f...

As we continue our examination of the massive federal legislation called the “Big Beautiful Bill” by proponents, it is important to look at the education portion of the bill. As you can see from the a...

“I feel God’s presence when I walk through the woods and take time to look around at all His beautiful creations like the trees and chirping birds,” says Lauren, 10. As I write, a seagull sits perched...