Jude 1:22-23 - Show mercy toward those who have doubts; save others by snatching them out of the fire; and to others show mercy mixed with fear, but hate their very clothes, stained by their sinful lu...

Two schools in Okmulgee County have announced exciting coaching additions for the upcoming school year, bringing new energy and leadership to their athletic programs. --- Pope named Head Softball Coac...

A big congratulations to recent Preston graduate Tanner Young, who participated in the Class 2A-3A All-State basketball game last week. Young scored 14 points, leading the East team to a 104-98 victor...

The Okmulgee Lions Club held their fishing tournament on Saturday, and it was a blast for all the young anglers. Below are the winners of the fishing tournament: Biggest Fish • Brenlee Walker: 8 oz. -...

Cong r a t u l a t i ons to 2025 Dewar High School senior Bre Harvell, who will be participating in the Oklahoma Native All-State Game Thursday at 6 p.m. in Preston. Also, the girls and boys basketbal...

The Okmulgee Lions Club hosted their annual youth fishing tournament last Saturday. Pictured from left are winners Ember Floyd, Max Brown, Silas Goebel and Brenlee Walker.

The 2025 session of the Oklahoma Legislature has officially concluded, marking one of the most active and reform-driven legislative cycles in recent years. Dozens of laws were passed affecting educati...

The Okmulgee Public Library launched its Summer Reading Program in roaring fashion on Wednesday, June 4, with a visit from Extreme Animals - drawing a combined audience of nearly 200 children for the ...

Organizers of the Roy Madden Spring Round-Up Rodeo have announced the cancellation of this weekend’s event due to saturated ground conditions and more rain in the forecast. The decision was made after...

Car enthusiasts, families and community members alike will have plenty to look forward to later this month, as Harlan Ford gears up for its 9th Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 28. Set to take place ...

Young anglers in Okmulgee County will get the chance to showcase their fishing skills this summer during the Okmulgee Lions Club’s annual fishing tournament, set for Saturday, from 9-11 a.m. at the fi...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) wrapped up its annual Summer Exploration Camp on June 5, welcoming 63 enthusiastic students from grades 6-10 for three action- packed days of hands-on learning, ...

On August 12, 1969, Harold Wayne Cottrell, Sr. and Marcella Tate joyfully welcomed a baby boy into the world, marking the beginning of a bright and promising new life. They named him Harold Wayne Cott...

Leman Lewis was born on July 25, 1943, in Okmulgee to McKinley Teet Lewis and Bertha (Bodry) Lewis, marking the beginning of an extraordinary life. He graduated from Okmulgee Dunbar High School with t...

Sherri Dianne (Strain) Hanson, of Glenpool, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 66 years of age. She was born November 7, 1958, in Tulsa to Charles Edward Strain, Sr. and Donna June (Hampton) Stra...

Alta Mae Holloway, a longtime resident of Preston, passed away Tuesday May 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) ...

May 28, 2025 Daniel E. Anderson, 74, of Nuyaka, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, due to complications from Congestive Heart Failure. A memorial service to honor Daniel’s life will be held at 11...

June 18, 1963 - May 30, 2025 Adam “Butch” Barker, age 61, a resident of Okmulgee, died Friday, May 30, 2025, in Tulsa. Service is scheduled Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 12 noon at Eastside Baptist Churc...

Monte Charles Womack, age 64, passed away on May 27, 2025, in Boynton. Monte was born April 12, 1961, to Charles Womack and Norma (Ford) in Sherman, Texas. The family will have a private April 12, 196...

The Okmulgee community is mourning the loss of a spiritual leader, community advocate and local trailblazer. Rev. Leman Lewis, Sr., founder of Landmark for All Generations, Inc., passed away peacefull...